Author Archives: Chips Lanier

Richmond Times-Dispatch – Women at VMI

Posted on 24 July 2007 by Chips Lanier

For those away from the Commonwealth, the Richmond Times-Dispatch has two articles about females in the Corps of Cadets 10 years after admission of the first women. VMI and its women persevere on ‘journey’ – July 22, 2007 VMI’s rigor … Continue reading →

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Memorial Service for Tech Victims at VMI

Posted on 19 April 2007 by Chips Lanier

From the VMI Department of Communications: LEXINGTON, Va., April 18, 2007 – A memorial service honoring victims of the tragic events at Virginia Tech earlier this week is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Thursday (April 19) in Jackson Memorial Hall. The … Continue reading →

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Web Site Changes

Posted on 9 April 2007 by Chips Lanier

In the next month or so, I will be doing some changes to our web site — mostly cosmetic and smoothing out the operation behind the scenes. If there are any enhancements or changes that any of you would like … Continue reading →

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Sen. McCain’s Major Policy Announcement at VMI – Updated

Posted on 6 April 2007 by Chips Lanier

U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign today (4 Apr) announced that John McCain, during the month of April, will deliver three major policy speeches and make his presidential candidacy official with a tour through early primary states, ending in his … Continue reading →

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VMI In the News – Pipe Band Heads to New York

Posted on 9 March 2007 by Chips Lanier

LEXINGTON, Va., March, 2007 – Members of the VMI Pipes and Drums will play in New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17. See coverage of preparations for the trip from WDBJ-TV. The page has a link to … Continue reading →

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Big South Championship Game – Update

Posted on 4 March 2007 by Chips Lanier

VMI Falls In Big South Final, 84-81 — Despite the loss, this was a great end to a great season. Read all the happenings about both the game and the welcome back to the Post by the Corps on the … Continue reading →

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Big South Championship Game

Posted on 2 March 2007 by Chips Lanier

Catch it Saturday at 2:00PM on ESPN…… After the Keydet’s upset of the High Point Panthers on Thursday night, VMI meets Winthrop in the Big South finals on Saturday. A win will send the Keydets to the NCAA tournament where … Continue reading →

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Changes on the Post – Updated Again

Posted on 19 January 2007 by Chips Lanier

In case you don’t check the Post Webcams or haven’t been through Lexington lately, here’s the latest view of what was Lejeune Hall. I am not in construction, so I have no idea what that thing is in the middle. … Continue reading →

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VMI Names New Commandant of Cadets

Posted on 24 December 2006 by Chips Lanier

LEXINGTON, Va., December 20, 2006 – Retired U.S. Army Col. Thomas H. Trumps, a 1979 graduate of Virginia Military Institute, has been named the Institute’s new Commandant of Cadets. Trumps, who will assume his new duties during the early part … Continue reading →

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Charge of the Lightning Brigade

Posted on 21 December 2006 by Chips Lanier

For those away from Virginia, here is an interesting article about VMI basketball in the Washington Post — looks like it’s a little different in Cameron Hall this year. Read the article here. Update, 27 December: I received another reference … Continue reading →

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