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A cadet carries an American flag recovered from Ground Zero, during the 9/11 stair climb at VMI Thursday. –VMI Photo by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

VMI Cadets Continue Tradition of 9/11 Stair Climb

September 12, 2025

Nearly 500 cadets honored those who perished in the 9/11 terrorist attacks by ascending and descending the steps in barracks 37 times, replicating the 110 stories the first responders at the World Trade Center climbed during the rescue attempt that fateful day in 2001.

Charles McLaughlin ’26 discusses his research to an academic peer at the American Chemical Society’s fall conference at the Washington Convention Center in August.

VMI Chemistry Professor and Cadet Present Research in D.C.

September 10, 2025

Lt. Col. Kevin Braun, associate professor in the Department of at Virginia Military Institute, and 1st Class cadet Charles McLaughlin ’26 presented their research at the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) fall conference held at the Washington Convention Center in D.C. in August.

Maj. Henry A. Wise III ’05, assistant professor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies.

Wise Earns Awards for Novel

September 9, 2025

“Holy City,” a novel written by Maj. Henry A. Wise III ’05, assistant professor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies (ERHS) at Virginia Military Institute, was recently published in France

Guest speaker Carly Fiorina stands in front of VMI cadets during her speech.

Fiorina Offers Convocation Speech at VMI, Speaks of American Ideals

September 5, 2025

Carly Fiorina, businesswoman and politician, addressed the entire Corps of Cadets, members of the academic board, faculty, staff and guests as VMI opened its 186th academic year with a convocation ceremony Sept. 3 in Cameron Hall.

As the safety and security enhancements for the VMI community continue, please be advised that effective immediately, a VMI issued ID card is now required for entry to Cameron Hall.

VMI Hosts VA250 Event

September 5, 2025

Virginia Military Institute will host a Virginia 250 Commission (VA250) Constitution Day event, “To Support & Defend,” honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Navy on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. in Cameron Hall on Main Street.

Virginia Military Institute will commemorate Constitution Day Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. in Marshall Hall’s Gillis Theater on post. Guest speaker will be Dr. Andrew J. O’Shaughnessy, author of several books.

VMI Commemorates Constitution Day

September 4, 2025

Virginia Military Institute will commemorate Constitution Day Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. in Marshall Hall’s Gillis Theater on post. Guest speaker will be Dr. Andrew J. O’Shaughnessy, author of several books.

Virginia Military Institute welcomes guest speaker, retired U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sgt. Christopher C. Spence—part of the first wave of American forces on the ground in Afghanistan following the 9/11 terrorist attacks 24 years ago.

Former Special Forces Horse Soldier to Speak at VMI

September 3, 2025

Virginia Military Institute welcomes guest speaker, retired U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sgt. Christopher C. Spence — part of the first wave of American forces on the ground in Afghanistan following the 9/11 terrorist attacks 24 years ago.

Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners demonstrate how to prepare soil for successful planting at the Jackson House Museum.

Jackson House Museum Offers Kitchen Garden Workshop

September 2, 2025

Interested in growing fruits and vegetables in your backyard or on your windowsill? The Jackson House Museum will conduct a hands-on Kitchen Garden Workshop Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. led by Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners. 

Mayling Simpson, Ph.D., author of “Lives Guided by Honor: How VMI Shaped the Class of 1968.”

VMI Museum to Host Book Signing

September 1, 2025

The Virginia Military Institute Museum will host a talk and book signing by Mayling Simpson, Ph.D., author of “Lives Guided by Honor: How VMI Shaped the Class of 1968,” on Friday, Sept. 12, at 3:15 p.m.

Col. Valentina Dimitrova-Grajzl speaks during an intercollegiate debate on immigration in late September.

VMI Invites Community to Discuss Economic & Community Development

August 28, 2025

Virginia Military Institute’s Civil Discourse Initiative and its local college partners invite the greater Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County community to participate in a facilitated conversation on economic and community development Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in VMI’s Marshall Hall.