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A Letter from Brig. Gen. Moreschi, VMI Acting Superintendent - Nov. 3, 2020

Brigadier General Robert W. Moreschi, Acting Superintendent, addresses the VMI community regarding his appointment and the Institute's path forward, including recent actions by the Board of Visitors.

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Actions of the VMI Board of Visitors

The VMI Board of Visitors today took bold and unanimous action to move VMI forward.

Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III '62 Resigns as VMI Superintendent

Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III '62, VMI Superintendent, submitted his resignation letter to the VMI Board of Visitors on Oct. 26, 2020.

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VMI Board of Visitors Official Acceptance of the Resignation of Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III '62

Letter from John William Boland, President of the Board of Visitors, accepting the resignation of Gen. J. H. Binford Peay III '62, VMI Superintendent

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Statement of the President of the VMI Board of Visitors John William Boland, October 26, 2020

Today, the Superintendent tendered his resignation to the Board of Visitors. The Board of Visitors accepted it with deep regret.

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A Letter from the President of the Board of Visitors to Gov. Northam

Mr. John W. Boland, President of the VMI Board of Visitors, responds to the letter from Governor Ralph Northam regarding review of culture, policies, procedures, and equity at VMI

An Update on Fall 2020 from the Superintendent, Oct. 15, 2020

Gen. Peay updates the VMI community on changes to operational procedures for Fall 2020.

Rats participating in a women's section of PE 102 - VMI Photo by Mary Price

Boxing Adapts to COVID Era

Thanks to the efforts of Col. James “Jimmy” Coale, professor of physical education, and his colleagues, rats enrolled in Physical Education 102, the required boxing course, are learning to box in a way that’s designed to minimize health risks while maximizing skill development.

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Pandemic Package Corps Delivers Treats—and Caring

The idea began in early September in an online forum for the mothers of cadets—how do they show cadets that they are cared for in spite of Parents Weekend being canceled this year?

A drawing of cadets in their Barracks room,

Astronauts, Kangaroos—and the Pony Express? VMI Archives Has Unexpected Finds

From photographs taken in the mid-19th century to an account of the construction of the Panama Canal and even letters by two founding fathers of the United States, the VMI Archives offers a treasure trove of history spread out over four centuries.

VMI: Forging 21st Century Leaders