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VMI cadets performed the ceremonial duties as former Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh Jr. was laid to rest Friday in a ceremony at New Market.
![An architectural rendering of Preston Library's common area.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2017-18/PrestonCommonAreaTN.jpg)
A floor-by-floor renovation of VMI's Preston Library is expected to take approximately 18 months to complete at a cost of $19.2 million.
![Brig. Gen. Mike Bissell '61 speaks during a ceremony honoring VMI alumni who are recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross.—VMI File Photo by Kevin Remington.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2017-18/KilbournePlaques2013krr-0084WEB-1-400x300.jpg)
The Superintendent regrets to inform the VMI community of the death Feb. 7 of retired Brig. Gen N. Mike Bissell ’61.
![John Marsh stands with Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III](/media/content-assets/images/news/2017-18/Marsh&Peay-1-400x266.jpg)
John O. Marsh Jr., former Secretary of the Army for eight years in the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, died Monday at the age of 92.
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Cadets, VMI employees, and members of the community gathered last night to hear retired Army Maj. Jeffrey Struecker speak about fear, faith, loyalty, and leadership.
![Cadets walk through the snow to class.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2017-18/SnowJan172019JRR41Web-1-400x266.jpg)
The Institute ranks among the top 10 liberal arts colleges in the nation, according to Money magazine. VMI was the only publicly funded school included among the 10.
![Cadets train on the VMI Parade Ground during fall 2018 field training exercises.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2017-18/FallFTXThurs2019KN046-400x266.jpg)
For the second time in three years, a VMI cadet—Alec Hoopes ’19—has been ranked number one in the nation by the U.S. Army Cadet Command.
![Richard Luck ’12 leads a tour through Luck Industries during the e-Club’s trip to Richmond.—Photo Courtesy of Dr. Dee Mornah.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2017-18/EClubEdited-copy-1-400x266.jpg)
Revitalized this year, the VMI e-Club brings together cadets of all majors who are interested in entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation.
![Members of the Institute Society dine in Marshall Hall Nov. 9.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2017-18/Untitled-4-400x266.jpg)
Cadets were on hand last Friday night to offer their appreciation to members of the Institute Society for their contributions to the Institute.
![VMI cadets march in the Ranger Challenge competition.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2017-18/44938971_1080982608738177_1136795873800355840_o-1-400x266.jpg)
VMI fielded two Ranger Challenge teams at Fort Knox Oct. 24-28, finishing in second and third place overall. Their performance represents the best ever result in the military brigade competition.