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Andy Millburn protrait

Marine Veteran Author to Speak at VMI

VMI's Center for Leadership and Ethics Courageous Leadership Speaker series continues with the next event on March 3 at 7:45 p.m., featuring Marine veteran Andy Milburn, author of “When the Tempest Gathers: From Mogadishu to the Fight Against ISIS, a Marine Special Operations Commander at War.”

Portrait of Gabriel Fanjul ’23 in Memorial Hall

VMI's Support Resources Offer Path to Success

Though Gabriel Fanjul '23 initially had no desire to attend VMI, his perspective changed after attending an open house and staying with his older brother. Once on post, VMI's support services and system of camaraderie helped make his cadetship successful.

Col. Dave Gray, director for the VMI Center for Leadership and Ethics, moderates a panel with members of Team Alpha, Col. Justin Sapp ’94, Scott Spellmeyer ’90, Dave Tyson, CIA case officer, and author Toby Harnden.—VMI Photo by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

Post-9/11 Team Alpha Mission Panel Kicks off Speaker Series

The Center for Leadership and Ethics kicked off the Courageous Leadership Speaker series for the spring 2022 semester with Toby Harnden, author of “First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11” and guests on Friday, Feb. 18 in Gillis Theater in Marshall Hall.

Lt. Col. Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse II, one of the Tuskegee Airmen, salutes the crowd at VMI in Gillis Theater prior to his talk on Feb. 17.—VMI Photo by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

Tuskegee Airman Brings ‘Simple’ Message to VMI

Lt. Col. Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse II came to Virginia Military Institute for the second time in a year and not only spoke to a full Gillis Theater, but also spent time with cadets, visiting barracks, having lunch in Crozet Hall, and spending a few hours in the VMI Museum.

Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse II

One of the Last Surviving Tuskegee Airmen to Speak at VMI

Tuskegee Airman 'Woody' Woodhouse will speak at Virginia Military Institute on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. in Gillis Theater in Marshall Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

EVA logo and text with conference date of March 29-31, 2022

Environmental Leaders from across the Commonwealth to Gather at VMI

Registration is open for Virginia Military Institute’s 32nd Annual Environment Virginia Symposium to be held in-person March 29-31, 2022 in Marshall Hall.

Construction continues on walls and roof of the Aquatic Center located on Main Street.—VMI Photo by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

Topping off the Aquatic Center

The Aquatic Center project, which is a little more than halfway done, continues steadily, with the project team working toward a November 2022 completion.

Eric Munro '21 on post

Munro ’21 Named Gates Cambridge Scholar

Eric Munro ’21 is one of only 23 U.S. candidates selected as a Gates Cambridge Scholar 2022 to pursue graduate study at the University of Cambridge, where Munro will pursue a Ph.D. in engineering and research the development of next generation miniaturized spectrometers using novel nano materials.

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VMI Statement on The Cadet Newspaper

VMI issues statement regarding "The Cadet" newspaper, which is in no way affiliated with or authorized by the Virginia Military Institute, the Corps of Cadets, or the VMI Alumni Agencies.

Drone aerial photo of Scott Shipp Hall after renovation

Scott Shipp Hall Renovations Celebrated

The Scott Shipp Hall ribbon cutting on Saturday, Jan. 29, in collaboration with the Board of Visitors meetings, celebrated a five-year planning, design, and construction effort totaling $43 million.

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