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VMI Foundation Seeks Chief Executive Officer

Posted on 5 January 2009 by Chips Lanier

The Virginia Military Institute Foundation has begun a national search to find a replacement for James L. Adams ’71, the foundation’s executive vice president. Adams announced earlier this year that he will retire on June 30 after 11 years as … Continue reading →

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Cadet Named VMI’s 11th Rhodes Scholar

Posted on 24 November 2008 by Chips Lanier

From the VMI Communications Office: Cadet Gregory E. Lippiatt is one of 32 American men and women selected to receive the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, the Rhodes Trust announced yesterday. In the process, the York, Pa., native also became the 11th … Continue reading →

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November Institute Report

Posted on 13 November 2008 by Chips Lanier

The latest Institute Report is now on line on the VMI web site and may be found here. You may already be receiving this publication by mail, but the online version will reach you a lot sooner, in addition to … Continue reading →

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Vice President to Review VMI Corps of Cadets

Posted on 4 November 2008 by Chips Lanier

From VMI Communications and Marketing: Vice President Dick Cheney will make his third visit to Virginia Military Institute Nov. 8 to attend part of the college’s Military Appreciation Day and to review the Corps of Cadets. Vice President Cheney will … Continue reading →

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New Market Battlefield Adds Civil War Art Exhibit

Posted on 3 September 2008 by Chips Lanier

For those of us who travel down the Valley on occasion…. From VMI Communications and Marketing An exceptional collection of art centered on the theme of the Civil War soldier is the subject of a new exhibit at the New … Continue reading →

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VMI Retains Spot in Top Rank from US N&WR

Posted on 22 August 2008 by Chips Lanier

From VMI Communications and Marketing: Virginia Military Institute kept its place in the top rank of liberal arts colleges in the latest ranking released by U.S. News & World Report. In the rankings released today (Aug. 22) VMI was ranked … Continue reading →

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VMI Highly Ranked by Forbes Magazine

Posted on 21 August 2008 by Chips Lanier

From VMI Communications and Marketing: LEXINGTON, Va., Aug. 15, 2008 – Forbes magazine ranked VMI on its list of America’s Best Colleges this week. VMI ranked No. 9 in the list of public colleges, just behind such institutions as the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Board of Visitors – New President and a Raise in Tuition

Posted on 8 May 2008 by Chips Lanier

Board of Visitors Elects New President — Thomas G. Slater Jr., ’66, a partner in the Richmond law firm Hunton & Williams, was elected president of the Virginia Military Institute’s Board of Visitors at the board’s meeting on May 3. … Continue reading →

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The Institute Report on Line

Posted on 14 April 2008 by Chips Lanier

The Institute Report is published for faculty and staff members, cadets, and other readers important to VMI (That includes us alumni). The Report is published monthly during the academic year, with a total of eight issues annually. Many of us … Continue reading →

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Secretary of Defense to Address at Graduation

Posted on 5 March 2008 by Chips Lanier

From the VMI Office of Communications and Marketing: LEXINGTON, Va., March 5, 2008 – Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates will deliver the commencement address to Virginia Military Institute’s graduating cadets on May 16. The commencement exercise is scheduled to … Continue reading →

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