- NEW MARKET, Va., May 17, 2013 – Some 1,200 Civil War re-enactors are
expected to take part in the 149th anniversary re-enactment of the
Battle of New Market Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19. The event, held
at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, is the oldest
battle re-enactment in the nation, and one of few held on the original
site.Read More →
- LEXINGTON, Va., May 16, 2013 – Almost 300 graduates of Virginia Military
Institute were reminded of their obligations to serve, to lead, and to
live lives of purpose and honor in commencement ceremonies held in VMI’s
Cameron Hall this morning. Addressing the graduates this year was Virginia Gov. Robert F. “Bob” McDonnell.Read More →
- LEXINGTON, Va., May 15, 2013 – Joined by jubilant friends and family,
more than 135 men and women commissioned in four branches of the U.S.
armed services in ceremonies held at VMI this morning. In their remarks,
the commissioning officers from all four branches of the service
stressed the gravity of an officer’s responsibility toward country and
others, and the weight of an oath sworn “to defend the Constitution of
the United States.”Read More →
- LEXINGTON, Va., May 14, 2013 – More than 200 VMI employees gathered in
Marshall Hall May 3 for the Employee Health and Wellness Fair. The
event offered opportunities to engage with area experts and business
people who offered health screenings, product samples, and information.Read More →
- LEXINGTON, Va., May 13, 2013 – Donny White has announced he will retire
as Virginia Military Institute’s Director of Athletics effective Nov.
15. White has been associated with VMI athletics for 35 years as a
cadet-athlete, assistant and head coach, and chief athletic
administrator. Read More →
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