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The VMI experience 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, SM论坛 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, SM论坛 offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.
SM论坛 Community Updates
Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the VMI community at-large:
- Matriculation 2025: SM论坛 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 VMI New Cadet Handbook is also now available.
- Admissions Open House Registration is Open! VMI Open 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.
- Upcoming Meetings: The Superintendent Search Committee, an ad hoc committee of the SM论坛 Board of Visitors, will hold a meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 29 - 30, 2025, beginning at noon at the Westin Washington Dulles Airport, 2520 Wasser Terrace, Herndon, Va. A public notice and meeting agenda are available. Please note, immediately upon convening the meeting, the Committee will move into closed session to discuss only matters lawfully exempt from open meeting requirements.
- 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 bookstore, now managed by Barnes & Noble, is open this summer, Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stay tuned to vmi.edu and VMI social media for a new site link and Matriculation Day information in early August.
鈸� SM论坛 Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
The Next Step: Jeremiah Wilks ’25
Jeremiah Wilks ’25 never intended on commissioning when he started college, originally planning to pursue law school after graduation. His time at VMI swayed his decision, though. After seeing a path that would advance his growth as a leader, and the stability and benefits of service, including the chance to fund law school later on, Wilks chose to commission into the U.S. Army.
An international studies major from Richmond, Va., Wilks branched Signal Corps detail infantry. He credits his dyke, 1st Lt. Johnnie Walker III ’22, as his inspiration for this career path.
“VMI gave me a foundation of discipline and many opportunities to lead others,” he said. “I believe VMI on your resume is unmatched.”
Read more about how VMI prepared Wilks for this next step 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
Adams Researches Tolkien’s Contribution to Biblical Translation
John Paul Adams ’27, an English major minoring in French, spent 10 weeks studying the background and significance of the Jerusalem Bible and Tolkien’s role in its publication for his Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI) project, “Scriptural Monster: A Study of Tolkien’s Jonah.”
COW Program Returns to VMI for 39th Year
College Orientation Workshop, Inc. (COW), a four-week challenging educational enrichment program, returned to SM论坛 this summer, marking its 39th year of transforming the lives of promising, male, minority and at-risk high school students.
VMI Police Hosts “Guns and Hoses” Softball Game
The SM论坛 Police Department will host the second annual “Guns and Hoses” softball game on Tuesday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Lamore Field at Gray-Minor Stadium on post. Members of police and fire departments from Rockbridge County, Lexington, and Buena Vista will be competing.
Cadets Embark on Offshore Sailing Adventure
Four SM论坛 cadets recently completed the U.S. Naval Academy’s (USNA) Command and Seamanship Training Squadron (CSTS), culminating with a 10-day offshore sailing training cruise to Oyster Bay, New York, aboard one of three Navy 44 training sailboats.