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TAPS—Don Jamison '57

November 20, 2019

Col. Donald K. Jamison, VMI Class 1957, who returned to VMI after graduation and served the Institute for years with distinction, passed away on Nov. 19, 2019, at the age of 85.

Former Air Force Secretary Deborah James stands at the podium in Gillis Theater.

'Lead Us into the Future'

November 11, 2019

Former Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James addressed the VMI community and outside guests on the 180th anniversary of the Institute's founding.

Former Air Force Secretary to Speak at VMI

October 30, 2019

A former secretary of the U.S. Air Force will address the Corps of Cadets at a convocation marking the 180th anniversary of the Founding of VMI on Nov. 11.

Army General (retired) Joseph Votel speaks in Cameron Hall.

'Trust is Vital'

October 29, 2019

Retired Gen. Joseph Votel spoke at the 10th annual VMI Leadership Conference. This year's conference was titled "Disruption: Challenging Leadership at Every Turn."

A headshot of Bruce Gottwald Jr.

TAPS—Bruce Gottwald '81

October 23, 2019

A memorial service for Gottwald, a prominent alumnus, will be held Friday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Richmond.

New cadets pose for a photo atop House Mountain.

Rat Challenge Returns to House Mountain

October 11, 2019

This year, new cadets are once again scaling Lexington's iconic landmark, House Mountain, as part of Rat Challenge.

PE Students with Anatomage Table

VMI Endorses Growth4VA Campaign

October 8, 2019

VMI’s superintendent, Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III '62, announced his support for a business-inspired higher education campaign, Growth4VA.

Cadets walk to class during the first week of classes at VMI.

VMI Again Highly Ranked by U.S. News, Wall Street Journal

September 9, 2019

The Institute maintains its status among the top four public colleges nationwide, according to U.S. News, and 72nd out of more than 200 national liberal arts colleges.

Nancy Giordano speaks to the VMI community in Cameron Hall.

‘The Implications of the Human Cloud’

September 4, 2019

Strategic futurist Nancy Giordano, speaker at VMI's academic convocation, told cadets that qualities such as empathy and integrity will be essential in the future.

Cadets stand in front of barracks at the end of the day as the evening gun is fired.

VMI Highly Ranked by Two Media Outlets

August 27, 2019

VMI is ranked 22nd overall among national liberal arts colleges, and 11th nationwide for social mobility, in recently released 2019 college rankings.