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The Superintendent regrets to inform the VMI community of the death of Brig. Gen. Robert “Bob” L. Green ’67 on Sept. 10 at the age of 78 in Williamsburg, Virginia.

TAPS — Brig. Gen. Robert “Bob” L. Green ’67

The Superintendent regrets to inform the VMI community of the death of Brig. Gen. Robert “Bob” L. Green ’67 on Sept. 10 at the age of 78 in Williamsburg, Virginia.

The Jackson House's Apple Day festivities in Lexington.

Apple Day Returns to the Jackson House Museum

Festivities include cider pressing, period music and dancing, storytelling, games, and crafts for children of all ages. All demonstrations and activities are free.  

VMI, a military college in Virginia, placed on U.S. News and World Report's top colleges.

VMI Again Ranked Highly by U.S. News and World Report

VMI retained its high placing among the nation’s best colleges, according to the 2024 Best Colleges Rankings released Sept. 18 by U.S. News and World Report.

Guest Speaker on Post, overlay on image of Michelangelo's tomb with three allegories.

Art Expert to Speak on Michelangelo at VMI

Dr. Anne E. Proctor, associate dean for the School of Humanities, Arts, and Education at Roger Williams University (RWU) in Bristol, Rhode Island, will present “Dearly Beloved? Michelangelo’s Funeral and the First Arts Academy in Europe,” at VMI Thurs., Sept. 28 at 7:45 p.m.

Retired Army National Guard Col. Paul Kastner, Director of Emergency Management

VMI Welcomes New Emergency Manager

Retired Army National Guard Col. Paul Kastner has joined Virginia Military Institute as the new Director of Emergency Management. Kastner has nearly 40 years of experience working in both the military and private sector, most recently served as the chief of emergency response at the Pentagon.

Image of the official VMI seal

Positive Outlook Shapes VMI Board of Visitors Meeting

The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors began the 2023-24 academic year with a series of meetings providing updates in a number of areas key to the future of the Institute.

A model NATO simulation was held at Virginia Military Institute recently, where 32 cadets spent the day representing the various NATO member countries and solving a problem through negotiations.

VMI Holds Model NATO Simulation

A model NATO simulation was held at Virginia Military Institute recently, where 32 cadets spent the day representing the various NATO member countries and solving a problem through negotiations.

Cadets perform a 110 story stair climb in honor of Sept. 11 at VMI.

VMI Cadets Honor 9/11 First Responders

The Virginia Military Institute Corps of Cadets honored those who perished in the 9/11 terrorist attacks by climbing 110 stories in barracks, replicating the number of stairs first responders at the World Trade Center climbed during the rescue attempt, and in memory of those who lost their lives.

Marshall Foundation to Host Lecture on WWII Scandal

The George C. Marshall Foundation will host a lecture by U.S. Army strategist, Tom Arnold, on a public relations scandal of World War II on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 5:30 p.m., at their building located on VMI Parade Avenue on Virginia Military Institute post.

VMI’s Sigma Delta Pi and Adviser Earn National Awards

Virginia Military Institute’s Omicron Kappa Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, has been named an honor chapter for its outstanding activities in academic year.

VMI: Forging 21st Century Leaders