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LEXINGTON, Va. – At VMI, strength comes in the form of mental and physical fortitude. The Rat Challenge is a program designed to test both. “Not even physical obstacles, it’s the mental obstacles. You ...

Getting that first military haircut is an iconic moment at the start of a service member’s career. The new class of rats at VMI got their first military hair cut at matriculation this weekend.

VMI programs ensure cadets are not alone on their journey. The Center for Cadet Counseling, Writing Center, Office of Career Services and the Math Resource Center provide ongoing support year-round.

We got an inside look at what it's like during the first week for new freshmen, known as "rats," at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. "Hell week" marks the beginning of the rats' ...

Having read Timothy Culver's letter, "VMI Rats Play at Being Soldiers," I realized he is misinformed as to the differences between the Naval Academy and VMI. All midshipmen at the Naval Academy are ...