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VMI Board of Visitors Appoints Superintendent Search Committee

In the execution of one of the most important responsibilities of VMI’s governing board, the appointment and oversight of the superintendent, the committee will work toward finding the Institute’s next great leader.

Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III '62 bids farewell to the Corps of Cadets, and is presented flags signed by each class.

Cadets Bid Farewell to Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III ’62

Accepting an invitation to an event fully organized by cadets on the evening of Oct. 28, Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III '62 bid farewell to the Corps of Cadets. He was presented flags signed by each class, and was asked to lead the Corps in an Old Yell for the Class of 1962.

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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.

VMI: Forging 21st Century Leaders