DISTURBANCE IN THE DISTANCE Jun 22, 2008
He started his college career at Virginia Intermont College, an NAIA school with an enrollment of 772, and he transferred to LSU last year when Virginia Intermont disbanded its track and field program. Despite a soaring leap in competition, Kosgei thrived in his only season at LSU, winning the 800 at the Southeastern Conference indoor and outdoor championship meets and placing second at the NCAA Indoor meet. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Miss. College equestrian squad member earns spot in nationals May 8, 2008
This time a year ago, the Mississippi College equestrian team did not exist, and Meredith Guider was a 19-year-old sophomore at Virginia Intermont College. Much has changed. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Former Concord Monitor photog wins Pulitzer Apr 8, 2008
A native of North Carolina, Gannaway began her career at the Coalfield Progress in rural southwest Virginia after graduating from Virginia Intermont College, according to her Web site. The award and $10,000 prize was given "for a distinguished example of feature photography in black and white or color, which may consist of a photograph or photographs, a sequence or an album, in print or in print and online," according to the Pulitzer Web site. (Concord Monitor)
REGIONAL BRIEFS: Odle leads Virginia Intermont to victory Nov 13, 2007
Freshman Haley Odle scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in her first collegiate game as the Virginia Intermont College women s basketball team opened the season with a 71-66 victory over Pikeville on Monday night. Autumn Arney led the way for VI (1-0) with 18 points. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Neffs want a new title Sep 12, 2007
The Neffs followed former Minot State coach Scott Simmons to Virginia Intermont College where they were part of two national NAIA championship teams. "Competing at nationals is a big deal for us,"Matt said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Lifeguards test physical, mental abilities at Erwins Fishery Park Jul 11, 2007
I work out four times a week, said Jessica Forsythe, a 20 year old who is in her third summer as a lifeguard and is about to enter her senior year at Virginia Intermont College. I do calisthenics, lift weights, run sprints two days a week. (Erwin Record, TN)
Friend Mourns an Opera Great Jul 11, 2007
Bandy, herself a musician who majored in violin at Virginia Intermont College, says her friendship with the opera great evolved over nearly four decades. It took several years, lots of letters, notes and cards, and fairly frequent face-to-face encounters before Bandy, now the deacon at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Southern Pines, was able to call her famous friend by her first name. (The Pilot Newspaper)
More of this story May 25, 2007
May decided after graduating from high school that she wanted to turn her passion into a true career and enrolled in Virginia Intermont College, a school that focuses on everything about horses, from riding to physiology. There, she is an equine studies major. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
North Hollywood senior touched by brush of hope May 22, 2007
Ecklund graduated with an associate's degree from Virginia Intermont College and performed and sang for the United Service Organizations Inc., (USO). She also worked at radio stations. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Small Virginia college short $4 million for next year (Sue Lindsey) Apr 6, 2007
Financial difficulties aren't new for Virginia Intermont College, a Baptist-affiliated institution in Bristol with about 925 students. "We've never been a wealthy institution," college President Michael Puglisi said. (Washington Times)
Roundup: SAHS beats Menendez in softball; Flagler baseball gets sweep Mar 23, 2007
Flagler swept a doubleheader from Virginia Intermont College of Bristol, 8-1 and 12-2 on Thursday. The Saints improved to 15-18 while the Cobras fall to 9-21-1. (The St. Augustine Record)
Stetson president announces he will retire in 2 years Feb 27, 2007
Before that, he was director of university relations at Wake Forest University and a professor and director of educational development at Virginia Intermont College. Roots: Native of Danville, Va. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Whelliston: Lionhearted VMI chooses to sustain offense instead Dec 14, 2006
" That something exploded on the national hoops consciousness three days after the team's return from Columbus, in VMI's first home game. Against the NAIA's Virginia Intermont College, the Keydets ripped open the record book in a 156-95 victory. VMI's numbers were staggering -- 118 shot attempts (61 from beyond the arc), 35 steals, 78 points in each half. The box score was zipped around among basketball writers and posted on message boards as if it were a freak photo of a three-headed alien... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Cabada aims high after strong marathon debut (Steve Nearman) Dec 10, 2006
Cabada aims high after strong marathon debut - Sports - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper. December 10, 2006 Sports. (Washington Times, DC)
Tale of two teams for Lady Highlander basketball Dec 8, 2006
Thanksgiving weekend lasted a day longer for the Radford University womens basketball team when the Lady Highlanders posted the third-largest margin of victory in the programs history Nov. 27 in a 101-36 stomping of the Virginia Intermont College Cobras. Every player on RUs 14-player roster scored a point and reeled in a rebound in the teams first win of 60 points or more since the Lady Highlanders topped Bridgewater 113-39 on Dec. 13 1983. (The Tartan, VA)
Equestrian Team Rides to a Second Place Finish at the Tournament of Champions Dec 7, 2006
Champion: Virginia Intermont College 37 points. Res. (Cornellbigred.com)
NAIA Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings Dec 1, 2006
In addition to Lindsey Wilson capturing a national title, Virginia Intermont College took first in men's cross country, Simon Fraser University won the women's cross country title and Graceland University won the men's soccer championship. The Sports Academy Directors' Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. (Nacda.com)
10K a record-breaker Oct 3, 2006
is a distance runner for Virginia Intermont College. Cabada not only won 500 for coming in first, but also an additional 3,000 for breaking the current course record of 29:02 set by Gavin Thompson in 2004. (St. Marys Evening Leader, OH)
• Barbara H. Fink Jul 28, 2006
Barbara graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School and Virginia Intermont College, and worked for Union Carbide and the state of West Virginia. Barbara was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Brooke Point High School senior awards Jun 28, 2006
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Seven Yellow Jacket thinclads earn All-American honors at NAIA meet Jun 2, 2006
David Cheromei of Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, Va. claimed victory in 8:43. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
He runs but won't hide from rough course May 25, 2006
Behind them, in third, was a nobody from a little NAIA school called Virginia Intermont College, a 24-year-old from Fresno who years before had vanished from the world of distance running. In front of Cabada were two NCAA champions. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Western Carolina Performs Well in Final Tune-up Before SoCon Championships Apr 22, 2006
Milligan College was in second with 59 points, followed by Virginia Intermont College (44), Brevard College (13) and Union College (2) in fifth. In the men's competition, it was again the King, scoring 171 points to win over second place Virginia Intermont College with 83 points. (Catamountsports.com)
