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Institute News

VMI Featured in TIME’s Inaugural College Rankings

Virginia Military Institute ranked No. 73 out of 500 colleges and universities in TIME magazine’s inaugural America’s Best Colleges of 2026-2027 list.

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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

Basketball athletes, AJ Clark ’27 and Rickey Bradley Jr. ’26, work together building the frame of the playset.

Institute News

Cadet-Athletes Build Playset for Local Cancer Patient

Regimental Commander Kimlong Nguyen ’27 leads a record number of rats from Cameron Hall to New Barracks.

Institute News

Record Number New Cadets Arrive to VMI

Three leaders crom the Class of 2027 pose at rank announcements.

Institute News

Meet the 187th Regimental Leadership

Cadet Rachel Baez, Class of 2028

Cadet Spotlight

Building a Future in Intelligence: Rachel Baez ’28

Cadet Curran Workman, Class of 2027

Cadet Spotlight

From Classroom to Cockpit: Curran Workman ’27

Cadet Alexander “AJ” Riley, Class of 2027

Cadet Spotlight

From Barracks to Banking: Alexander Riley ’27

Cadet Adrianna Sanders, Class of 2026

Cadet Spotlight

Driven to Serve: Adrianna Sanders ’26

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Research & Innovation

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’

Xavier Zarza ’28 demonstrates the electroplating process while Maj. Christopher Shingledecker observes.

Research & Innovation

Cadet Uses 3D Printer to Make Prosthetic Bones

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”

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Statement from Superintendent on HB1377

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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

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

Incoming cadets prepare for the year with Summer Transition Program at VMI WDBJ

Psczulkoski rises to leadership at Virginia Military Institute My County Link

VMI challenges participants with College Orientation Workshop WSLS

VMI football looks to be unique in style under first year coach Ashley Ingram WDBJ

VMI cadets present outdoor recreation recommendations for Virginia Mountains region WSLS