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Xavier Zarza ’28 demonstrates the electroplating process while Maj. Christopher Shingledecker observes.

Cadet Uses 3D Printer to Make Prosthetic Bones

June 26, 2026

Xavier Zarza ’28, a biology major at Â鶹ŮÑÝÔ± Institute, envisions a substantially less expensive alternative in his Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) project, “Electroplating 3D Prints for Antiseptic and Inert Properties in Prosthetics.”

Burke Named Health Professions Advisor

June 8, 2026

Â鶹ŮÑÝÔ± Institute has named Maj. Alison Burke, assistant professor in the Department of Biology, as the Institute’s health professions advisor, assuming the role vacated by Col. Wade Bell upon his retirement last year.

Cadets in the cell and molecular biology course complete BCSI evaluations.

BCSI Credentialing Offered at VMI

June 4, 2026

Â鶹ŮÑÝÔ± Institute now offers industry-recognized certifications through Bioscience Core Skills Institute (BCSI) for cadets enrolled in the cell and molecular biology course.

Andrew Kiddie ’29 and his brother rats wait outside the armory during Matriculation Week.

Cadet Uses Disability to Motivate

April 28, 2026

Determined and strong of character are two descriptors of a successful cadet at VMI, so when Andrew Kiddie ’29, who was diagnosed with deafness just before his second birthday, chose to come to arguably the hardest senior military college in the country. He used his disability as a motivator.

Cadets gather in the Greater Richmond Convention Center lobby before the start of NCUR.

Cadets Present Research at NCUR

April 27, 2026

Eighteen Â鶹ŮÑÝÔ± Institute cadets joined approximately 5,000 participants at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond April 13-15.

Allen Xu ’21 and Dr. Melissa S. Krawiec ’01 observe as Thaddeus Wegrzyn ’22 examines a cadet in the VMI Infirmary.

VMI Alums Return for Medical Rotation

April 6, 2026

Two Â鶹ŮÑÝÔ± Institute alumni, Allen Xu ’21 and Thaddeus Wegrzyn ’22, returned to the Institute in late March for two weeks as part of their medical education with a family medicine rotation at the VMI Infirmary.

Anthony Wilkerson talks about his responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Anthony Wilkerson ’28 — Keydet Track and Field

March 31, 2026

Anthony Wilkerson ’28 was looking for connection when he came to Â鶹ŮÑÝÔ± Institute. Initially, it was a mix of track and field and a scholarship through the U.S. Army that got him through the door, but it was the bonds he formed with his brother rats that made him want to stay.

Tanya Denckla Cobb moderates the discussion panel as Joe Grist, Nikki Rovner, Ryan Brown, Mike Rolband, and Terry Lasher share thoughts regarding their respective government agencies with the audience in Gillis Theater.

36th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium Held at VMI

March 30, 2026

Over 570 representatives from state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, higher education, and the private sector converged at Â鶹ŮÑÝÔ± Institute for the 36th annual Environment Virginia Symposium March 24-26.

Sydney Smith talks about her responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Sydney Smith ’26 — Keydet Water Polo

February 3, 2026

From long hours in the pool to the demands of the Corps, Sydney Smith ’26 has built a second family, taken on leadership roles, and pushed herself to grow in every arena.

Maj. Alison Burke, assistant professor and health professions advisor in the Department of Biology at Â鶹ŮÑÝÔ± Institute, recently had a research article published in PLOS One, a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

Biology Professor Publishes Article

January 22, 2026

Maj. Alison Burke, assistant professor and health professions advisor in the Department of Biology at Â鶹ŮÑÝÔ± Institute, recently had a research article published in PLOS One, a peer-reviewed scientific journal.