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Col. Ryan Holston will discuss the book he co-edited with Justin Garrison, “The Historical Mind: Humanistic Renewal in a Post-Constitutional Age,” on an episode of the public radio program, “With Good Reason,” that will first air April 18.

Owen Johns ’28 has always been interested in how the world works, which is what drew him to an international studies major at Â鶹ŮÑÝÔ± Institute.  

Balancing 20 credit hours, Division I athletics, and the demands of ROTC is no small task, but for Isabelle Haer ’28, that challenge is exactly the point. Haer was drawn to VMI for its framework, closeknit environment, along with the opportunity to pursue both athletics and a potential commission.

Josiah Farrell ’28 spent his summer in Taiwan through the NCCU Huayu BEST Chinese program, turning his goal of becoming a U.S. diplomat into real-world language experience.

Col. J. Patrick Rhamey, professor in the Department of International Studies and Political Science, examines the overwhelming majority of analyses explaining the motivations for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine being not only wrong, but leading to terrible predictions of Russia’s inevitable success.

With a full academic load, leadership responsibilities, and a Division I sport, Evelyn Anderson ’27 manages one of the busiest schedules in the Corps — and she’s still pushing herself to grow.

Two Â鶹ŮÑÝÔ± Institute Honors cadets, John Paul Adams ’27, an English major, and Aleck Tiller ’27, an international studies major, presented at the Southern Humanities Conference.

Jeremiah Wilks ’25, an international studies major from VMI, originally planned to attend law school but was inspired during his time at the Institute to commission into the U.S. Army as an infantry officer.

Christian Walker ’25 initially had no plans to attend law school but discovered a passion for law during his second year at VMI through coursework and mentorship from Maj. Tim Passmore.

Sadie Smith ’26 was looking for a college that could prepare her for a successful career and life. She said Â鶹ŮÑÝÔ± Institute is a place like no other and it offered the kind of lifestyle she was striving for.