Watch Live: First Parade of the Year. Join us tomorrow as we livestream the first parade of the 2025–26 academic year from our official Facebook channel at 10:30 a.m. Set your reminders and tune in!

Every journey has a beginning. For the Rat Mass of 2026+3, that was the Rat Crucible. Now in the thick of the Rat Line, these rats are being tested physically, mentally, and emotionally. Follow their story in Rat Line Declassified all the way to Breakout. #VMI

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Yesterday, VMI welcomed business leader and former presidential candidate Carly Fiorina to post for the academic convocation. An inspiring start to the academic year under the theme “American Values.” .#VMI #Leadership

News from post: The VMI Museum will host Dr. Mayling Simpson on Fri., Sept. 12, 3:15 p.m. in Nichols Auditorium for a talk & book signing of Lives Guided by Honor. Open to the public, card purchases only. More information at

RT @VMI_Basketball: Our fun has JUST begun🏀🎉. #TheHUNT | #RahVaMil

September at VMI.Public events on post:.• 1st Parade – Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m. • Football vs. Ferrum – Sept. 6, 1:30 p.m. @ Foster Stadium 🏈.• Constitution Day – Sept. 17, 8 p.m. @ Gillis Theater 🇺🇸.• Soccer home matches all month on post. Details:

Behind the Balance: Luke Schalow '26 — Keydet Football 🏈. For Luke Schalow ’26, playing football at VMI was the dream — but balancing the demands of being a cadet, a student, an athlete, and a leader has taught him that true success comes from discipline, time management, and

This Labor Day, we thank the cadets, faculty, and staff who keep Post running strong. Your hard work makes the VMI experience possible. #LaborDay #VMILife

VMI will be participating in a training on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at approximately 6 p.m. Artillery fire may be heard throughout the City of Lexington.

RT @VMIAthletics: 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬. #RahVaMil

Scenes on Post | August. The Rat Mass of 2026+3 has arrived. Cadre is back. The Corps is ready for another year at VMI. #VMI #Matriculation #Leadership #CorpsOfCadets

Fall 2025 Critical Dates .✅ .Sept. 3 – Convocation (No Classes) 📷 .Nov. 22–30 – Thanksgiving Furlough ✅.Dec. 11 – Last Day of Class 📷 .Dec. 17 – Joint Commissioning .Dec. 18 – Commencement & Winter Furlough . Full calendar: #VMI #VMILife

New semester. Clean slate. Fresh starts begin today on post. Let’s get to work, Corps. #VMI #FreshStart #FirstDay

RT @VMIAthletics: Who doesn’t love Swag Surfin’?🏄‍♂️. #RahVaMil

Every mud-covered uniform and determined expression in these photos tells a story of grit, perseverance, and transformation since Matriculation Day. #RatChallenge #MondayMotivation #VMI2026plus3

Today, the Rat Mass proved their grit in the Rat Crucible. 💪.Well done, rats. You’ve joined generations who faced the same test. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the rest of the academic year. #VMIRats #RatCrucible #VMI2026plus3

Top Shot from Matriculation Week? . 1- House Mountain View.2- Rat Soccer Game.3- Obstacle Course.4- Haircut . Leave your vote in the comments!. #VMI #MatriculationWeek #2026plus3

“The system breaks you down and builds you back up.” - Turner Gallo ’25. Matriculation Week pushes the Rat Mass to the edge. This Sunday: the Rat Crucible. #VMI #MatriculationWeek #RatCrucible #VMI2026plus3

News from post: VMI welcomes business leader and former presidential candidate Carly Fiorina as the 2025 Convocation speaker on Sept. 3 in Cameron Hall. Free and open to the public. Learn more ➡️ . #VMI #Leadership #AmericanValues #VMIConvocation

We’re halfway through Matriculation Week!. Each moment is building discipline, unity, and resilience within the rats. #VMImatriculationweek #VMI2026plus3