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For the past academic year, 12 VMI electrical and computer engineering majors have worked on their senior capstone projects with three external partners to develop a better way to document and assess hiking trails and share information about their navigability.

Cadets Create Apps for Hiking Trails

May 13, 2024

For the past academic year, 12 VMI electrical and computer engineering majors have worked on their senior capstone projects with three external partners to develop a better way to document and assess hiking trails and share information about their navigability.

The Peay scholars include Justin Peterson ’24, a civil engineering major from Bristow, Virginia; Courtney Novotny ’25, a biology major from Reading, Pennsylvania; Patrick Simmons ’25, an international studies major from Quantico, Virginia; Julia Ward ’26, an electrical and computer engineering major from Frankfort, Illinois; Barrett Callejo ’27, a biology major from Springboro, Ohio; William Cockr

Peay Scholars Celebrated

May 8, 2024

Brig. Gen. Robert W. Moreschi honored seven exceptional cadets at VMI who are recipients of the prestigious Peay Merit Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to cadets who demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic excellence, athletic commitment, and an interest in national service.

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Board of Visitors Approves 2024-25 Tuition and Fees, New Officers

May 6, 2024

The VMI Board of Visitors (BOV) approved tuition and fees for the 2024-25 academic year at their spring meeting last weekend. Tuition and fees will increase by 2.8% next year. The BOV wrapped up its three-day meeting by electing John Adams ’96 board president for the upcoming year.

Kenneth Dinkel ’25 and Alex Bodner ’26, first place winners of the two-person team match are flanked by second place winners, Paul Doty ’26 and Colin Russell ’26, and third place winners, Carter Hugate ’24 and Garret Kelenske ’24. —Photo courtesy of Kenneth Dinkel ’25

Combat Shooting Club Dominates at Competition

May 2, 2024

The combat shooting club team at Virginia Military Institute, coached by Paul Lahah, outperformed the competition at the 2024 ROTC College Clash Marksmanship Competition, April 19-21 at Fort Barfoot, Virginia.

Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins ’85 presents Sen. Thomas K. Norment Jr. ’68 with a resolution from the Board of Visitors.

Former Virginia Sen. Norment '68 Honored

April 30, 2024

Virginia Military Institute honored former Virginia Sen. Thomas K. Norment Jr. ’68 with a parade on post April 26. The recognition was for 30 years of service to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

James Bangura ’26 guides a student learning a virtual reality headset at the Rockbridge Regional Library.

Students Exposed to Cutting-Edge Cyber Technology Through Outreach Program

April 29, 2024

The Cyber Defense Laboratory (CyDef) at Virginia Military Institute, has developed a program with educational institutions to foster knowledge and interest in cutting-edge technology fields among high school and middle school students.

Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins ’85 is joined by Col. James Coale, Col. John Brodie, Col. Richard Rowe, and Col. Jon-Michael Hardin in taking review of the Retirement Parade.

Four VMI Retirees Recognized For Their Inspiration

April 25, 2024

This year, four longstanding employees were honored at the parade and joined Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins ’85, superintendent, in taking review.

Minor to be Awarded Posthumously VMI’s Highest Honor

April 23, 2024

The late G. Gilmer “Gil” Minor III ’63 is only the 17th recipient of the award since its introduction in 1962. His widow, Charlotte will be present, and his son, Gilmer Minor IV ’93, will accept the award on his behalf.

The pistol club at Virginia Military Institute competed in the National Collegiate Pistol Championship held at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) Army post near Columbus, Georgia, in late March.

Pistol Club Competes in National Championship for VMI

April 22, 2024

The competition consisted of 60 shots fired in three different shooting disciplines: air pistol, sport pistol, and standard pistol. VMI came in 10th place for air pistol, 8th place for sport pistol, and 10th place for standard pistol. The team finished the competition in 10th place.

Eight 1st Class commissioning cadets at Virginia Military Institute, along with their faculty leadership team toured the Socialist Republic of Vietnam during spring furlough as part of the Olmsted Foundation’s Undergraduate Program.

Cadets Dive into Vietnamese Culture For Spring Trip

April 18, 2024

Eight 1st Class commissioning cadets at Virginia Military Institute, along with their faculty leadership team toured the Socialist Republic of Vietnam during spring furlough as part of the Olmsted Foundation’s Undergraduate Program.