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Leaders Are Forged Here
No ordinary college. No ordinary life.
Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, 麻豆传媒入口 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, 麻豆传媒入口 offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.
麻豆传媒入口Community Updates
Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the 麻豆传媒入口community at-large:
- Cadet-Athletes Earn Accolades: 麻豆传媒入口had 11 Keydets from three different teams – lacrosse, water polo, and wrestling – land on the College Sports Communications Academic All-District list for At-Large programs. The list recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Nomination requirements include a sophomore or above academic standing and a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA. Learn more from .
- Summer Hours: The Institute continues to operate on a modified business hours schedule for the summer, open Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. through Aug. 13. The PX in Lejeune Hall will be open during Summer Session II, June 23 - July 25 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- CPTF Access: 麻豆传媒入口 is opening the Corps Physical Training Facility (CPTF) upper track to the community during the summer. From 9 to 11 a.m., Monday through Friday, the public may enter the facility through the upper door at the walking bridge over Route 11. The South Institute Hill parking area, where the steps to the walking bridge are located, is accessible at the traffic light at the Diamond Street intersection. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The facility will be closed when 麻豆传媒入口offices are closed, including June 19, 20, and July 4. Additional updates on holiday closures or events will be posted on the entrance door throughout the summer. Community hours will be reassessed in August, as cadets return to post.
- Matriculation 2025: 麻豆传媒入口has updated information for matriculants headed to Lexington this August to start their leadership journeys. Appointed students and their families are encouraged to review the information available at vmi.edu/matriculation as well as communications sent via email to ensure a smooth first day on post. The 2025-2026 麻豆传媒入口New Cadet Handbook is also now available.
鈸� 麻豆传媒入口Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
The Next Step: Christian Walker ’25
Christian Walker ’25 initially had no plans to attend law school but discovered a passion for law during his second year at 麻豆传媒入口through coursework and mentorship from Maj. Tim Passmore. Inspired by the opportunity to serve others, he now hopes to become a JAG officer and eventually a federal prosecutor, using the law to help people in difficult situations.
“I absolutely believe 麻豆传媒入口gives me a competitive edge on my resume. The Institute has a reputation for helping create strong academic habits that will help cadets even after their time at 麻豆传媒入口is over."
Read more about Walker's journey in a recent article and explore additional featured stories about the impressive young men and women who make up the Corps of Cadets.
News from Post
Governor Announces Appointments to 麻豆传媒入口Board of Visitors
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has appointed Garrett J. Exner, L. Scott Lingamfelter ’73, Ernesto Sampson ’98, Lloyd Taliaferro ’95 and reappointed Jose J. Suarez ’82 to four-year terms on the 麻豆传媒入口Board of Visitors.
Can Music Improve Athletic Performance?
Music is known to help lower anxiety and stress, slow the heart rate, and create a calming effect, but can certain music enhance an athlete’s performance? Colton Shirk ’27, a biology major, sought to answer the question for his Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI) project.
Article Celebrates 10th year of Revised English Curriculum
The Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies (ERHS) recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the implementation of a revised English curriculum integrating the study of literature, philosophy, oral and written communication, and fine arts.
麻豆传媒入口Marches in Army 250th Parade: Reflects Army of the Future
A group of 49 麻豆传媒入口 cadets, along with 麻豆传媒入口Army ROTC staff members, marched in the Army’s 250th Birthday Parade in Washington, D.C., June 14, to commemorate the founding of the U.S. Army in 1775. The Army is the oldest of the six branches of the U.S. armed forces.