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Step into cadet life and explore various extracurricular activities that are offered at VMI. See how cadets, faculty advisors and coaches, and post itself, reflect the ever-changing landscape of athletics, academics, community service, and interests beyond the classroom, going the extra mile.


Natalia Dias talks about her responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Natalia Dias ’28 — Keydet Cross Country

October 20, 2025

Natalia Dias ’28 wanted to be set up success, and that meant finding a way to pay for college or leave her with minimal debt. She had three clear goals in school: an engineering program, U.S. Army ROTC, and cross country and track. 

Cadets and leaders pose in front of one of the buildings they helped to construct during a Habitat for Humanity build.

VMI’s Building BRIDGES Club Receives Grant for Community Services

October 16, 2025

The club has been awarded a $10,000 grant designed to spark and expand service initiatives led by youth on campuses, empowering students to lead meaningful change in their communities.

Amari Benjamin talks about his responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Amari Benjamin ’27 — Keydet Men’s Soccer

October 13, 2025

A sense of discipline is what drew Amari Benjamin ’27 to Virginia Military Institute.  Benjamin, an economics and business major, plans on commissioning into the U.S. Army.

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.