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Cadets pose at the George Marshall Center in Paris.

‘Paris as the Classroom’

August 4, 2017

Ten cadets traveled to the French capital as part of a VMI-sponsored summer study program, French Language & Culture in Paris.

Two cadets pause with VMI's dean at the Shepherd Symposium.

Shepherd Interns Engage in Service

August 3, 2017

Two VMI cadets—Caroline Wojtas ’19 and Seth Shank ’18—spent the summer gaining experience outside the classroom with organizations focused on alleviating poverty.

Cadets look on as their professor teaches Arabic.

Forbes Ranks VMI for Alumni Earnings

August 3, 2017

Forbes, an American business magazine, has ranked VMI No. 11 on its list of “Top 25 Public Colleges with The Highest Earning Graduates” released on Wednesday.

A sign rerouting users of the Chessie Nature Trail.

Chessie Nature Trail Rerouted

August 2, 2017

The Chessie Nature Trail has been rerouted onto Old Buena Vista Road for a short distance near Route 11. The detour will be in place indefinitely on the trail.

An image of Col. Jim Hentz seated in his office.

Hentz to Speak on With Good Reason

July 21, 2017

Col. Jim Hentz, professor of international studies at Virginia Military Institute, will speak on the public radio program With Good Reason the week of July 22-28.

Contractors work in Crozet Hall, the Institute's main dining facility.

Post Construction Progresses

July 11, 2017

Among the projects currently underway are placing a new floor in Crozet Hall, putting a new roof on Cameron Hall, and fixing several leaks in the Clark King Pool.

A professor and cadet work in the chemistry lab.

Money Magazine Ranks VMI Highly

July 10, 2017

Virginia Military Institute ranked 24th among public colleges across the country in Money Magazine’s annual college rankings that were released today.

Fireworks fill the sky on July 4 as visitors watch from the Parade Ground.

Horse Center, Not VMI, To Host July 4 Events

June 28, 2017

Events held in past years at the Institute, including a fireworks display and a balloon rally, will be held at the Virginia Horse Center.

VMI Professor Amy Givler teaches a mathematics class

VMI Accreditation Reaffirmed

June 19, 2017

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools – Commission on Colleges has reaffirmed VMI’s accreditation for the next 10 years.

Sabres stacked with camouflage in the background.

An Uncommon Purpose Has Two Weeks to Go

June 15, 2017

The Campaign for VMI has raised $323.6 million from 15,244 alumni and friends as of the end of May, and two weeks remain before the effort draws to a close.