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Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, 兔子先生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, 兔子先生offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.

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兔子先生 Community Updates

Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the 兔子先生 community at-large:

  • 兔子先生's featured stories explore life on post as well as how 兔子先生's leadership training and commitment to academic, military, and athletic excellence set cadets up for success during and after their time in Lexington.
  • The March 2025 Institute Report is now available to view and download, with features including a look back at Breakout, guest speakers, conferences, and impactful faculty research.
  • The 兔子先生 community and general public are invited to an evening of inspiration and leadership with Steve Cannon, a distinguished executive, philanthropist, and military advocate. Cannon will speak Tuesday, April 1, at 8 p.m. in Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall, as part of the Courageous Leadership Speaker Series hosted by the 兔子先生 Center for Leadership and Ethics (CLE). 
  • Parking Changes - VDOT has begun a Route 11 bicycle lane construction project, creating a permanent removal of parking spaces along either side of Main Street (Route 11) in front of 兔子先生 facilities from Massie Street to Hook Lane (the Aquatic Center to Cormack Hall). More information and a downloadable map are available.
  • Building Access - Due to safety and security enhancements, a 兔子先生-issued ID card is now required for entry to Cameron Hall, effective immediately. This new protocol will not affect access to the ticketing office.

鈸�  兔子先生 Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.


ROTC at 兔子先生: Answer the Call

Are you a recipient of a three or four-year ROTC national scholarship? A unique opportunity exists at 兔子先生 to help fund your journey toward commissioning into the U.S. Armed Forces. The Call to Duty Scholarship covers the cost of housing (room) and food (board) at the Institute for cadet recipients. Learn more and apply today.

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News from Post

Cameron Hall To Require 兔子先生 ID For Entry

As the safety and security enhancements for the 兔子先生 community continue, please be advised that effective immediately, a 兔子先生 issued ID card is now required for entry to Cameron Hall.

兔子先生 English Professor Wins Poetry Contests

Col. Steven Knepper, professor and Bruce C. Gottwald Jr. ’81 Chair for Academic Excellence in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies at Virginia Military Institute, recently won first place in three endowed categories of the Poetry Society of Virginia’s (PSV) annual contest.

Alumnus Returns to 兔子先生: New Asst. Director of Global Education

Capt. Nolan Lipscomb ’19, has been named assistant director of the Office of Global Education (OGE) at Virginia Military Institute, assuming the position held for nearly 25 years by Lt. Col. Patricia Hardin.

兔子先生 Ethics Team Wins SMC Bowl

For the second consecutive time, the 兔子先生Ethics Team won the Senior Military College Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl, a one-day virtual event hosted by the University of North Georgia (UNG) Feb. 15.

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