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VMI cadets link arms and bow their heads, while carrying backpacks with the names of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attack.

Clubs and Activities

Cadets Observe 9/11 Anniversary with Stair Climb

Close to 1,000 Virginia Military Institute cadets participated in the annual memorial stair climb honoring the memory of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

VMI cadets link arms and bow their heads, while carrying backpacks with the names of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attack.

Institute News

VMI Maintains Strong Rankings in U.S. News Best Colleges List

Young history enthusiasts enjoy a game of Apple Toss during last year’s Apple Day at the Jackson House Museum.

Museum System

Apple Day Returns to the Jackson House Museum

Doug Sprei leads discussion at the College Debates and Discourse Alliance workshop held Sept. 4 in Marshall Hall.

Center for Leadership and Ethics

VMI Hosts Statewide Debate and Discourse Workshop

Dr. Douglas Bradburn addresses the Corps of Cadets at VMI’s convocation Sept. 2 in Cameron Hall.

Institute News

Mount Vernon Historian Speaks at VMI Convocation

Cadet Rachel Baez, Class of 2028

Cadet Spotlight

Building a Future in Intelligence: Rachel Baez ’28

Cadet Dylan Poley, Class of 2027

Behind The Balance

Behind the Balance: Dylan Poley ’27 — Keydet Football

Cadet Emily Ward, Class of 2027

Behind The Balance

Behind the Balance: Emily Ward ’27 — Keydet Women’s Soccer

Cadet Curran Workman, Class of 2027

Cadet Spotlight

From Classroom to Cockpit: Curran Workman ’27

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Research & Innovation

SURI

SURI: Bryan Eckman ’29

Rockbridge County bridge.

SURI

SURI: Pedro Robertson ’27

Lt. Col. Molly Kent speaks in front of a presentation slide showing life cycle of the fry.

Faculty

Kent Represents VMI in Africa

Rye Jackson ’28 surrounds himself with drones while he researches methods to detect them.

SURI

Drone Detection Focus of Cadet Research

Cadet Syed Eshan Shah, Class of ’27

Research & Innovation

Shah Finalist for Prominent National Scholarship

A portrait of Lt. Col. Mark Boonshoft

Faculty

Boonshoft Featured on ‘With Good Reason’

Military Mission

Marine Corps and Army cadets march into Cameron Hall for VMI Joint Commissioning.

Institute News

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

Cadets and VMI faculty leaders stand and talk at the Normandy American Cemetery, with the distinct white cross markers in the background.

Institute News

Cadets Honor Fallen Alumni at Normandy

Cadets pose for a photo in front of the Louvre.

Adams Center

Commissioning Cadets Explore la France

Maximus Ankrah smiles with his arms crossed and his VMI ring on full display.

Cadet Spotlight

I Am VMI: Maximus Ankrah ’26

Post Announcements

Cadets Televised During Freedom 250 Grand Prix

VMI Theatre to Hold Auditions for ‘Brother Rat’

VMI Recognized on Money’s Best Colleges in America 2026

Governor Appoints Board of Visitors Members

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

VMI Community Theatre Presents “1776”

Statement from Superintendent on HB1374

Statement from Superintendent on HB1377

shrewsbury - fcs punter of year candidate

Athletic News

Shrewsbury named FCS Preseason Punter of the Year candidate

VMI basketball plays a game in Cameron Hall as the Corps of Cadets watches on.

Athletic News

VMI Basketball announces 2026-27 schedule

Cadets cheer in the stands of Foster Stadium.

Athletic News

Handful of Keydets Receive Phil Steele Preseason Honors

VMI cross country runners in action.

Athletic News

VMI Cross Country Reveals 2026 Slate

Alumni in Focus

As a former Keydet and current head coach, Sam Roberts ’11 is helping shape the next generation of VMI baseball players.—Photo courtesy VMI Athletics.

Alumni In Focus

Roberts ’11: Q&A With VMI Baseball’s Head Coach (opens in a new tab)

Richard “Dick” Goodall ’66 tours the VMI Aquatic Center in April 2026.—VMI Alumni Agencies Photo.

Alumni In Focus

“Learn to Give Now”- Goodall ’66 Urges Support for Cadets (opens in a new tab)

Eugene Williams ’74 speaks at reunion picnic in Collierstown July 11.

Institute News

COW Program Celebrates 40th Year

An alumnus speaks with a cadet while looking at a laptop.

Alumni In Focus

Career Networking Program: Alumni Invited to Join the Momentum (opens in a new tab)

Neville Anderson ’84 (fourth from left), Athens Academy head track coach, is pictured with his former athletes at his induction ceremony into the Georgia Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Alumni In Focus

Anderson ’84: “I Am a Better Man Because I Attended VMI” (opens in a new tab)

Two alumni medical students work with VMI doctor to examine a cadet.

Institute News

VMI Alums Return for Medical Rotation

VMI in the News

VMI cadets honor those lost on 9/11, including two alumni, with memorial stair climb WSET

VMI’s Kangaroo Live Mascot Kidnapped before the big game with Virginia Tech WSLS

VMI cadets cite family, patriotism as reasons to enlist WDBJ

From fellowship to field impact: ARL–VMI collaboration advances next-generation light-absorbing materials U.S. Army

Virginia Tech and VMI renew century-old football rivalry Saturday WDBJ

Psczulkoski rises to leadership at Virginia Military Institute My County Link