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- Established: 1839
- Location: Lexington, Virginia
- Superintendent: J.H. Binford Peay III
- Faculty: 145Official Site: Quick Facts
- Nickname: "Keydets"
- Motto: "Consilio et Animis"- Latin for "By wisdom and courage"
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Virginia Military Institute is one the oldest state military colleges in the United States. Its athletic teams play in the Big South Conference. Although the school encourages students to serve in the military, it is not a requirement to attend the university.Official Site: Myths & Truths about VMI
University History
The college was originally founded in 1939. Its cadets have since fought in every American war to date. Stonewall Jackson joined the institute in 1851 and served as a professor.Notable Alumni
- Benjamin Franklin Ficklin, Pony Express founder
- James Hickey, U.S. Army Colonel
- John P. Jumper, U.S. Air Force General and Chief of Staff
- Bobby Ross, former football coach
- Edward R. Schowalter Jr., Medal of Honor recipient
- Carl A. Strock, U.S. Army Lieutenant General
- Bobby Thomason, former NFL player
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How many presidents were from Virginia? 1 Answer8. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor and Woodrow Wilson read more
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Virginia Military Institute Leadership
- Superintendent: J.H. Binford Peay III
- 2003-present: Superintendent
Studying at Virginia Military Institute
Prospective Students for Virginia Military Institute
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