The VMI Alumni Association

In early 2028, VMI’s new multipurpose center will open its doors to the VMI family and will include an alumni center. Located between the corner of VMI Parade and Letcher Avenue and Letcher Avenue and Maiden Lane, it will be a three-level, 50,000-square-foot facility serving the entire Institute family and providing top-flight facilities for a wide variety of events. The link below will serve as the go-to webpage for updated information throughout the transition process. Read about the purpose of the new facility, see construction renderings, and stay up to date on progress. https://lnkd.in/eQB-BYyr

“It made my world.” That’s how Cadet Aiden Psczulkoski ’27 describes receiving VMI’s Call to Duty scholarship, which made his top-choice school possible. This aid inspires Psczulkoski, a physics and mathematics double major, to make the most of cadetship and strengthens his connection with the alumni supporting him. https://lnkd.in/g33A2wXw

We're hiring! Are you enthusiastic about VMI and engaging alumni? Check out our website to learn about our current openings for director of reunion giving and engagement, senior director of alumni programs, and alumni engagement officer. https://lnkd.in/guBteCP8

As she prepares to complete her cadetship, Cadet Julie Freitas ’25 is well aware that her VMI experience was made possible by a scholarship, and she’s supremely thankful for that. Today, she treasures the memory of the moment when she learned she’d received the scholarship and knew she’d be able to say “yes” to the Institute. “The fact that someone’s going to give me something like that without knowing me, I was like, wow, they have no idea what they’ve just done," she stated. “And it was definitely a weight off my shoulders and my parents’ shoulders, knowing that their daughter was going to go somewhere that was going to set me up.”

In this Turnouts, see photos of the Institute Society's 50th anniversary celebration, read about the Institute's newly launched strategic plan, and find out what special guest Gary Sinise shared with attendees at the Founders Day parade.

The results are in! In support of this year’s Day of Giving, the VMI family showed up for cadets in a huge way.?In total, 1,019 donors raised $296,176 for VMI! Plus, the Class of 1984 made a statement with 101 donors, winning the class participation challenge.?They will see their class year on Moe’s jersey during the 2025–26 football and basketball seasons! Thank you to everyone who made a gift, encouraged others to give, and shared social media posts throughout the day. Your impact will definitely be felt by the Corps of Cadets. Rah Virginia Mil!

VMI alumnus retired U.S. National Guard Col. Mike Waltz ’96 has been selected for the position of national security adviser. Waltz most recently served our nation as a member of Congress and previously was a defense policy director for defense secretaries Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates. During his military service, Waltz was also a U.S. Army Green Beret. Congratulations, Mike!

On this National Philanthropy Day, we are especially thankful for all those who support VMI! Thank you to all who participated in VMI's Day of Giving Nov. 14. Your support will help ensure the tradition of excellence at VMI continues.

There’s still time to participate in VMI’s Day of Giving! Remember: Your gifts help impact all areas of the cadet experience. Take a look at what cadets say about the importance of VMI. We’re only ___ away from reaching our goal. Don’t wait—give now. https://lnkd.in/et8cPG3Y

Way to go! 600 generous donors have contributed to VMI’s Day of Giving and helped us reach our goal. Let’s keep going! At VMI, we don’t do ordinary, so we’ve extended our goal to 839 by midnight tonight. Let’s continue to go above and beyond in support of the Corps! To celebrate, anyone who gives between now and when we hit our stretch goal of 839 donors will be entered for a chance to win one of two bags full of VMI swag! Visit the link below to make your gift now!