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Maj. Megan Roosevelt to appear on

Roosevelt Featured on “With Good Reason”

October 17, 2024

Maj. Megan Roosevelt, assistant professor in the Department of International Studies and Political Science at Virginia Military Institute, will discuss what drives anti-immigrant attitudes in the United States and Europe on the public radio program, “With Good Reason,” Oct. 19-26.

Maj. Molly Kent featured on With Good Reason, Sept. 7-14

Kent Featured on “With Good Reason”

September 7, 2024

Maj. Molly Kent, assistant professor in the Department of Biology, will discuss the level of stress in rats based on their home and lifestyle, and what these lessons have taught her about human stress, on the public radio program, “With Good Reason,” Sept. 7-14.

Dr. Sabrina Laroussi, associate professor of Spanish in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures

Laroussi Part of “With Good Reason” Segment

June 4, 2024

Dr. Sabrina Laroussi, associate professor of Spanish in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, discusses books about the world of Latin American drug trafficking called “narconovelas” on the public radio program, “With Good Reason."

Maj. Timothy Passmore, assistant professor in the Department of International Studies and Political Science, to feature on With Good Reason.

Passmore Part of “With Good Reason” Segment

June 3, 2024

Maj. Timothy Passmore, assistant professor in the Department of International Studies and Political Science at Virginia Military Institute, discusses how nations use the Olympics to improve their reputation both domestically and abroad on the public radio program, “With Good Reason,” May 31-June

“Voices of Gratitude” is a touching tribute featuring a few graduating cadets surprising their mentors with letters of gratitude, sharing the impact of guidance, support, and inspiration received during their cadetship.

Voices of Gratitude

May 13, 2024

“Voices of Gratitude” is a touching tribute featuring a few graduating cadets surprising their mentors with letters of gratitude, sharing the impact of guidance, support, and inspiration received during their cadetship.

VMI Professor Duncan Richter publication announcement.

Professor of Philosophy Publishes Paper

March 20, 2024

Duncan Richter, Charles S. Luck ’55 Institute Professor, has published a paper titled “‘Obviously wrong’: the Tractatus on will and world” in the book Wittgenstein’s Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus: A Critical Guide, edited by José L. Zalabardo and published by Cambridge University Press.

Two VMI English Professors Land Books Deals

January 17, 2024

Lt. Col. Mary “Polly” Stewart Atwell, associate professor, and Maj. Henry A. Wise III ’05, assistant professor, both in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies at Virginia Military Institute, have secured book deals.

Col. Jeffrey S. Smith sailing

Smith Sails the Seas

November 20, 2023

Col. Jeffrey S. Smith, professor and head of the Department of Economics and Business at Virginia Military Institute clearly understands wind direction and sail adjustment thanks to his experiences in sailing and participating in sailing yacht races.

Professor Ryan Holston speaking at Roanoke College

VMI Professor Discusses His Book on Podcasts

October 6, 2023

Col. Ryan R. Holston, professor of political theory in the Department of International Studies and Political Science, was recently featured on the “Hermitix” podcast and “The Sower,” a podcast of The Ciceronian Society, in which he discusses his recently published book.

VMI’s Sigma Delta Pi and Adviser Earn National Awards

September 11, 2023

Virginia Military Institute’s Omicron Kappa Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, has been named an honor chapter for its outstanding activities in academic year.