Fall FTX - VMI cadets will participate in fall field training exercises (Fall FTX) Friday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 12. Trainings will occur on post and McKethan Park, with brief congestion and night marches on the Chessie Nature Trail. Weapons training may be heard. Emergency vehicles will be on post for training purposes.

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Destin Moore  talks about his responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Destin Moore ’27 — Keydet Football

October 6, 2025

Virginia Military Institute offered a path to success, Destin Moore ’27 explained. The psychology major from Georgia wasn’t familiar with VMI at first, but after talking to several football coaches, he was inspired.

Barrett Callejo  talks about her responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Barrett Callejo ’27 — Keydet Women’s Soccer

September 29, 2025

Barrett Callejo ’27 has found her place at Virginia Military Institute — on the soccer field, in the classroom, and as a mentor within cadre. Inspired by the strong women she met years before as a visitor, she now works to set that same example for the next generation of cadets.

Ben Hagerich talks about his responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Ben Hagerich ’26 — Keydet Cross Country

September 22, 2025

Prestigious people attend Virginia Military Institute, claims Ben Hagerich ’26 — and he was determined to be one of them. That drive, along with the chance to run cross country and track, drew him to the Institute.

Conner Reid talks about his responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Conner Reid ’27 — Keydet Men’s Soccer

September 15, 2025

A different college experience was what Conner Reid ’27 was searching for. He said that Virginia Military Institute offered that and it’s what attracted him.

Cadee Hegarty talks about her responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Cadee Hegarty ’26 — Keydet Women’s Soccer

September 8, 2025

Cadee Hegarty ’26 wanted to compete at a high level but also was drawn to the organization and discipline that Virginia Military Institute offered. Getting a soccer scholarship to the school allowed her to form a future at VMI.

Luke Schalow talks about his responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Luke Schalow ’26 — Keydet Football

September 1, 2025

It was a goal of Luke Schalow ‘26 to play college football. But he also knew, if he could never play football again, he wanted to go to a school he would be proud to have attended.

The VMI Community Theatre will hold auditions for its fall show, “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency,” Monday, Sept. 8; Tuesday, Sept. 9; Wednesday, Sept. 10; and Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7:45 p.m. in Gillis Theater.

VMI Community Theatre to Hold Auditions

August 25, 2025

The VMI Community Theatre will hold auditions for its fall show, “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency,” Monday, Sept. 8; Tuesday, Sept. 9; Wednesday, Sept. 10; and Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7:45 p.m. in Gillis Theater.

VMI Community Theatre presenting a summer showcase.

VMI Community Theatre Presents “Summer Showcase 2025”

July 2, 2025

The VMI Community Theatre presents, “Summer Showcase 2025,” a medley of four comedic one-act plays, Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. in Gillis Theater. 

Cadet fellows, program leadership, and moderators pose with VMI's superintendent after April's debate.

CD&D Program Maintains Spring Debate Activities

June 3, 2025

VMI’s College Debates and Discourse (CD&D) program, co-sponsored by the Center for Leadership and Ethics (CLE) and the Building BRIDGES service club, had a full and varied spring semester, covering topics ranging from societal issues to those internal to VMI.

Sadie Smith, VMI Class of 2026

I Am VMI: Sadie Smith ’26

June 2, 2025

Sadie Smith ’26 was looking for a college that could prepare her for a successful career and life. She said Virginia Military Institute is a place like no other and it offered the kind of lifestyle she was striving for.