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The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úexperience is about more than earning a degree—it’s about joining a community that values honor, perseverance, and service.

Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.

Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.



Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚCommunity Updates

Community Feedback Opportunity: Local community members - please take a to let Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úleadership know how the Institute contributes to the Lexington / Rockbridge area. Responses will be accepted until 5 p.m. Wed., Sept. 17.

Your feedback is valuable and we appreciate your help! 

Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úcommunity at large:

  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚBoard Appoints 16th Superintendent: In a vote Aug. 15, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚBoard of Visitors appointed Lt. Gen. David Furness ’87 (USMC, retired) to the role of 16th superintendent of the Institute. A full news release and statement from BOV president Col. (Ret.) Jamie Inman ’86 are available.
  • Open House Registration: Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚOpen Houses are the best way for high school juniors and seniors to see and experience first-hand what it's like being a cadet at the Institute. This 2-day program is designed to be informational for both students and their parent(s)/guardian(s). Learn more and secure a spot today for one of three fall opportunities: , , and .
  • Game Day Parking Updates: The Institute has posted new information regarding parking rules and regulations for game day on post. Visitors are encouraged to review these updates before the Keydets kick off the season at home Sept. 6 against the Ferrum College Panthers. To buy your tickets, visit  today!

ⓘ  Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚCommunity: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.


Join the Moe-mentum Logo Samples

New year, new look.

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚAthletics Department unveiled a new visual identity for the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚKeydets community earlier this month, with the rollout of an official Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úlogo featuring "Moe" the Kangaroo, an official "Keydets" wordmark and an exclusive font. To accomplish this venture, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚAthletics partnered with Old Hat Creative along with cadets, alumni, coaches and staff.

The primary Moe mascot logo features from academic stars to the arches seen across post.

Please note: All usage should refer to the official brand guidelines.

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News from Post

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚChemistry Professor and Cadet Present Research in D.C.

Lt. Col. Kevin Braun, associate professor in the Department of at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú, and 1st Class cadet Charles McLaughlin ’26 presented their research at the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) fall conference held at the Washington Convention Center in D.C. in August.

Wise Earns Awards for Novel

“Holy City,” a novel written by Maj. Henry A. Wise III ’05, assistant professor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies (ERHS) at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú, was recently published in France

Fiorina Offers Convocation Speech at VMI, Speaks of American Ideals

Carly Fiorina, businesswoman and politician, addressed the entire Corps of Cadets, members of the academic board, faculty, staff and guests as Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úopened its 186th academic year with a convocation ceremony Sept. 3 in Cameron Hall.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚHosts VA250 Event

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú will host a Virginia 250 Commission (VA250) Constitution Day event, “To Support & Defend,” honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Navy on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. in Cameron Hall on Main Street.

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