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Ben Bowen ’26 explains the underlying driving principles of two of his favorite authors, Edgar Allen Poe and John Gardner, during his honors presentation in Scott Shipp Hall.

Bowen Explores Creative Writing Devices

April 10, 2026

Ben Bowen ’26, an English major at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú, introduced his honors presentation by disclosing that it is not intended to prove an esthetic point or make a literary argument.

Sofia Fleming talks about her dedication, resilience, and growth as a Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úcadet.

The Vanguard — Sofia Fleming ’28

April 6, 2026

Despite VMI's rigorous academic program, Sofia Fleming '28 was able to achieve a 4.0 GPA as a 4th Class cadet. She credits her professors in pushing her academically and helping her improve her writing skills. She also began working at VMI’s Writing Center as a peer writing consultant.  

Jackson Geisendaffer talks about his dedication, resilience, and growth as a Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úcadet.

The Vanguard — Jackson Geisendaffer ’28

March 30, 2026

Playing a part in the bigger picture was one of Jackson Geisendaffer’s ’28 goals when he came to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú. He wanted a school that would challenge him to be the best leader and prepare him to move forward, especially when those plans are to commission into the U.S. Army. 

Ray Cmil talks about his responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Ray Cmil ’26 — Keydet Wrestling

March 13, 2026

Wrestling brought Ray Cmil ’26 to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú, but it was the people that made him stay. He was drawn to the community and the relationships he started building at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úand what that would mean for him later in life.

Mattie Smith’s poem as it appears with Andras Bality’s paintings at Longwood Center for the Visual Arts.

Poet Laureate and Artist Unite to Celebrate Virginia

March 13, 2026

Two Virginians — one a poet and the other a painter — have united in blending visual and literary art forms to enhance their creative expressions and to celebrate Virginia 250.

Sara Mihalovich talks about her dedication, resilience, and growth as a Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úcadet.

The Vanguard —Sara Mihalovich ’26

March 12, 2026

A NARP is a common term around college campuses — a non-athletic regular person — and a way Sara Mihalovich ’26 describes herself, but she is far from 'regular.’ 

English Major Attends Strategic Crisis and National Affairs Conferences, Collaborates on Winning Essay

February 26, 2026

In February, Heaton Lawrence ’26, Regimental Chief of Staff, attended two conferences at Texas A&M, College Station, finding camaraderie and coming home a member of a winning essay team.

Aleck Tiller ’27 listens as John Paul Adams ’27 discusses his research at the Southern Humanities Conference Feb. 6.

Cadets Present at Southern Humanities Conference

February 23, 2026

Two Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú Honors cadets, John Paul Adams ’27, an English major, and Aleck Tiller ’27, an international studies major, presented at the Southern Humanities Conference.

Col. Steve Knepper on With Good Reason

Knepper Featured on 'With Good Reason'

December 9, 2025

Col. Steve Knepper, professor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies, is featured on " The Weight of a Whale”, a poetry episode of the public radio program, “With Good Reason,” that first aired Dec. 5.

Moriah Delozier ’28 holds one of the vials as she and Lt. Col. Kevin Braun discuss the spot test process in identifying the compounds.

Cadet Studies Civil War Medical Kit

October 30, 2025

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úcadet uses modern chemistry techniques to analyze and uncover the medical practices behind a Civil War field surgeon’s 19th-century medical kit.