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After being relieved of duty, the Class of 2026 rejoices with cheers and the traditional tossing of their gloves. –VMI Photo by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

Commencement Held for Class of 2026

May 18, 2026

VMI celebrated the Class of 2026 as they completed their cadetships with one final ceremony in Cameron Hall Sunday, May. 17. From the opening notes of “Pomp and Circumstance” to one final "Old Yell" the event was filled with joy as cadets officially joined the prestigious ranks of VMI alumni

Commissioning cadets march into Cameron Hall during the annual ROTC joint commissioning ceremony in full military uniform.

VMI Commissions Military Officers, Holds Parade in Memory of Fallen Alumni

May 16, 2026

The Institute commissioned nearly 140 cadets into the armed services at the annual Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) joint commissioning ceremony May 15 in Cameron Hall. The ceremony was livestreamed for family and friends who could not attend the event in person.

Nicholas Ligday ’26 discusses the custom hardware design his team worked on for their capstone project.

ECE Cadets Aid Disabled Veteran with Capstone Project

May 13, 2026

Eight 1st Class cadets majoring in electrical and computer engineering (ECE) at Virginia Military Institute recently presented their capstone project after working on it throughout the academic year.

Col. Donald Sunnen discusses the history of the VMI German program. –VMI Photo by Jake Falcone ’27.

VMI Holds Retrospective of German Program, Celebrates Sunnen’s Retirement

May 11, 2026

A gathering of department members, both past and present, was held recently to observe the ending of the program and reminisce about the professors who taught German at the Institute since J.T.L. Preston in 1839.

Members of VMI pipe band pose for a group photo in their kilts.

VMI Pipe Band Takes Honors in Savannah

May 8, 2026

The VMI Pipe Band won first place at the 48th annual Savannah Scottish Games and Celtic Festival, a celebration of Scottish heritage in Savannah, Georgia, May 2. 

The Virginia Military Institute Cyber Defense Laboratory (CyDef) will host its annual CyberSmart workshop for middle school students, Monday, June 8 through Thursday, June 11, and for high school students, Monday June 15 through Thursday, June 18 in Marshall Hall on post.

CyDef Lab Offers Workshops for Middle and High School Students

May 5, 2026

The Virginia Military Institute Cyber Defense Laboratory (CyDef) will host its annual CyberSmart workshop for middle school students, Monday, June 8 through Thursday, June 11, and for high school students, Monday June 15 through Thursday, June 18 in Marshall Hall on post.

Cadets guide the CLTA-VA workshop participants on a tour of post.

Chinese Language Teachers Gather at VMI

May 4, 2026

Virginia Military Institute hosted the spring 2026 Workshop of the Chinese Language Teachers Association of Virginia (CLTA-VA) April 11.

Heaven Hall ’26 and Benjamin Fong ’27 listen intently as Kendal residents share their life stories

Kendal Residents Help VMI Psych Majors with Research

May 2, 2026

Col. Sara Whipple, professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Military Institute, recently accompanied cadets in her Developmental Psychology course to Kendal at Lexington, a retirement community, to interview older adults and complete a paper about the experience.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney to speak at commencement and commissioning ceremonies, respectively.

VMI Announces Speakers for May Ceremonies

May 1, 2026

Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney will will address cadets beginning their journey of military service at the joint commissioning ceremony May 15 and Gov. Abigail Spanberger will speak to the graduating cadets at commencement exercises May 17.

Image of the official VMI seal

VMI Board of Visitors Approves 2026-2027 Tuition and Fees, New Officers

April 30, 2026

On Wednesday the Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors (BOV) approved tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year at their spring meeting held April 27-29. Tuition and fees will increase by 3% for both Virginia and non-Virginia cadets.