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May 05, 2021

New Virginia Law Will Require Universities To Create Scholarships For Descendants Of Slaves

Virginia Military Institute and the University of Virginia are among the five schools required to create scholarships for descendants of slaves.

Nov 10, 2020

Virginia Lawmakers Conclude Special Session By Addressing Redistricting, VMI Investigation

In the final day of the lengthy session, Virginia lawmakers approved guidelines for a new bipartisan redistricting commission and set aside funding for an investigation into systemic racism at the Virginia Military Institute.

Oct 29, 2020

Virginia Military Institute Begins Stonewall Jackson Statue Removal

The statue will be relocated to the Virginia Museum of the Civil War and New Market Battlefield State Historical Park.

Oct 20, 2020

Update: VMI Superintendent Resigns Amid Investigations Of Systemic Racism

Superintendent J. H. Binford Peay III’s announcement came after the governor launched an investigation of the Virginia Military Institute in response to Black cadets’ reports of discrimination.

Sep 09, 2020

Pence To Appear At Virginia Military Institute Days After Reports Of Trump Calling Fallen Service Members ‘Losers’

Vice President Mike Pence will speak to cadets at the Virginia Military Institute days after President Trump was reported to have called fallen service members “suckers” and “losers.”

 
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