Military schools square off in blood drive Sep 15, 2009
The Citadel and Virginia Military Institute are holding blood drives Tuesday and, for the first time, the events are a competition to see which institution can give the most blood. The winner gets a trophy and bragging rights and the knowledge that they are helping others. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Soccer teams split weekend series Sep 9, 2009
Head coach Aidan Heaney's men's side knocked off Florida Atlantic before falling to Florida International, while Paul Cairney and the Lady Seahawks ended the swing on a winning note at Virginia Military Institute after being dropped by No. 24 Duke. The women got the full slate of weekend soccer started Thursday with their trip to Durham, N.C. to face the nationally ranked Blue Devils at Koskinen Stadium. (The Seahawk, NC)
California challenges No. 6 Bloomsburg Sep 5, 2009
Robert Morris at Virginia Military Institute, 1:30 p.m.-- The Colonials closed out last season by winning four of their final six games. Coach Joe Walton enters his 16th season at Robert Morris and has decided to go with senior Desmond Brentley, a Perry Traditional Academy graduate, as the starting quarterback. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Feifs Joins Tar Heel Men's Lacrosse Coaching Staff Sep 3, 2009
" Feifs recently completed his second year as Coach Jeff Shirk's top assistant at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va. On July 2, 2007, Feifs was named to the VMI staff as an assistant coach and in the summer of 2008, he was officially given the title of offensive coordinator. In 2008, the Keydets earned their first ever bid to the MAAC Tournament, reaching the tournament championship game. It was the first post-season conference tournament bid for VMI in 28 years. "I am very... (Tarheelblue.com)
MSU nets ‘best college' rankings Aug 21, 2009
Other Best College Buys selected by Forbes include The Citadel, Clemson, Texas Tech and the Virginia Military Institute. Other recent rankings earned by the university include its designation as a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Pitt's Berenato to visit U.S. troops overseas Aug 8, 2009
Berenato will be joined on the trip by members of the U.S. Army as well as University of Louisiana-Monroe men's basketball coach Orlando Early, Virginia Military Institute men's basketball coach Duggar Baucom, Murray State men's basketball coach Billy Kennedy and Jacksonville State University assistant men's basketball coach Mike Smith. She said the fact that she is the only woman and only women's basketball coach on the tour will make it extra special for her because there are plenty of other... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cross-country in 87 days Jul 29, 2009
near Virginia Military Institute. It was about a 4-mile climb and real steep going up, McCart recalled. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Gravestones to tell county’s history Jul 29, 2009
He was a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, said Marsh. He was highly thought of there, but he couldn t get a job he really loved. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Area players impress at Legion all-star showcase Jul 27, 2009
Virginia Military Institute. Shippensburg University. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Alaska seabird can make its own bug repellent Jul 26, 2009
Douglas turned his interest into doctoral research at UAF's Institute of Marine Science, and he and colleagues at Virginia Military Institute and Wake Forest University determined the chemical composition of the crested auklet's odor. The odor included a class of chemicals called aldehydes. (Anchorage Daily News)
West stars romp Jul 21, 2009
He will continue playing basketball at Virginia Military Institute. "They're the school that showed me the most love," Okoye said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fanney next? Jul 17, 2009
"I hope it's not the case," said Woods, now an assistant coach at Virginia Military Institute. "I don't talk to him all the time ? just a couple of times last year.". (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Navy's First on Board Jun 24, 2009
Nevertheless, Stone describes his commitment as very strong, and says he chose Navy over an offer from Dartmouth, as well as heavy interest from the likes of , The Citadel, and Virginia Military Institute. Stone is no stranger to military life, and points to the structure and discipline provided by a service academy like Navy as playing a key role in his initial attraction to the school. (GoMidshipmen.com)
Defense: 10 Staffers to Know Jun 24, 2009
John Chapla, professional staff, House Armed Services Committee, minority Age: 62 Birthplace: Cleveland Education: B.A., Virginia Military Institute; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Military: Lt. Col., Army (retired). John Chapla joined the House Armed Services Committee in 1995, and for the past 11 years he has directed the professional staff on the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Roll Call)
July 4th celebration planned in Lexington Jun 23, 2009
July 3 and 4 on the grounds of Virginia Military Institute, entertainment, fireworks, children's activities, and hot air balloons will come alive during the 13th annual Hot Air Balloon Rally hosted by major sponsors BBginia Safari Park, Dixie Oil Base-X, and Lexington Virginia Sunrise Rotary Club. Colorful hot air balloons will be coming from around the country with experienced pilots giving those interested in a ride in the Shenandoah Valley. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
A Season to Remember Jun 19, 2009
Siena lost to Providence, Saint Joseph's, Virginia Military Institute and Canisius all by one goal apiece (two of those in overtime) last year. But 2009 was different. (Sienasaints.com)
Fallen marine honored at Crystal Hills Memorial Day event May 26, 2009
The scholarship will help an enlisted Marine attend Virginia Military Institute, where Mercardante was an instructor for three years. The rain predicted for the Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kickoff of summer, held off for much of Monday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ideas: New England's deep military traditions May 24, 2009
So while in the South, there was already a well-established professional military tradition by the 19th century - with young sons of the planter aristocracy being sent to Virginia Military Institute and West Point - New England, which in other realms led the country's professionalization and mechanization and industrialization, still celebrated a more amateur military. The New England soldiers who made names for themselves during the Civil War reflected that. (Boston Globe)
VMI taps JM grad as its top cadet James Monroe graduate attains highest rank at Virginia Military Institute. May 3, 2009
James Monroe graduate attains highest rank at Virginia Military Institute ... A Fredericksburg man has become the highest-ranking cadet at Virginia Military Institute. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Faison, Vil decide to transfer for more playing time Apr 30, 2009
He scored a career high nine points against Virginia Military Institute. There are absolutely no hard feelings at all. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Why Grey Gardensbecame a cult hit Apr 19, 2009
Case in point: Little Edie's triumphant, flag-waving dance, in fishnet stockings, white high heels and red-kerchief headgear, to the accompaniment of music by the Virginia Military Institute band on a scratchy old record. The Barrymore version is an amusing snapshot of an eccentric. (MSNBC -- News)
University gets book back 145 years later Apr 16, 2009
Mistakenly thinking he was at adjoining Virginia Military Institute, soldier C.S. Gates pilfered the book on June 11, 1864, from the library of what was then Washington College, university officials said this week. The theft took place when Army of West Virginia Gen. David Hunter's troops raided the area and looted the college's buildings. (MSNBC -- News)
Stony Brook Football Announces 2009 Schedule Apr 15, 2009
The Seawolves will then return to Big South play as they make their first-ever visit to the Virginia Military Institute on October 17. Stony Brook will then host Coastal Carolina on October 24 before finishing the month with a trip to Gardner-Webb on October 31. (Goseawolves.org)
Jordan Loftus Wins MAAC Offensive Player of the Week Apr 15, 2009
Loftus (Watertown, N.Y./Immaculate Heart Central/Onondaga Community College) scored four goals and had two assists in Siena's 12-4 victory at Virginia Military Institute this past Saturday. After scoring eight points in his first six games in the Green and Gold, the junior transfer Loftus has caught fire in the last three games tallying 17 points (12 G, 5 A). (Sienasaints.com)
Men's Lacrosse Defeats VMI 12-4; Remain Perfect in MAAC Play Apr 12, 2009
Siena built on a 5-3 halftime lead with three straight goals in the third quarter and outscored Virginia Military Institute 7-1 in the second half to defeat the Keydets 12-4 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men's lacrosse game Saturday afternoon in Lexington, Virginia. The Saints remain unbeaten in MAAC play at 4-0 as led the effort with four goals and two assists. (Sienasaints.com)
Bryan Neufeld Claims Third MAAC Rookie of the Week Apr 7, 2009
Siena returns to action Saturday when they play Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. Game time is scheduled for 1 p.m.. (Sienasaints.com)
Saints Cruise Past Seahawks 15-4; Improve to 3-0 in the MAAC Apr 5, 2009
Siena returns to action next Saturday when they play Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va. Game time is scheduled for 1 p.m.. (Sienasaints.com)
Keynotes for April 2 Apr 2, 2009
VMI SCHOLARSHIP- Hudson resident Diego A. Ortiz has received a 4-year Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) scholarship to attend Virginia Military Institute, in Lexington, VA. A 2008 graduate of Hudson High School, Ortiz will be a candidate for a degree in international studies and be required to serve in the military for eight years. As an ROTC student, Ortiz will receive payment of college tuition, monthly subsistence allowance and funds for textbooks etc. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Breschi nets win No. 100 Mar 29, 2009
KNIGHTDALE'S OKOYE PICKS VMI: Stan Okoye, a 6-foot-4 forward at Knightdale High, has committed to play basketball at Virginia Military Institute next season. Okoye helped Knightdale win 75 games during his career and led the team to the playoffs three times. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Younger Curry to transfer after year at Liberty Mar 25, 2009
His season high of 35 points also came on the road, leading the Flames to a 91-80 victory at Virginia Military Institute before the largest crowd in VMI's history. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Former Forrest star in NCAA tournament Mar 19, 2009
Radford (24-11) won the Big South Championship to earn just the second NCAA Tournament berth in school history (first since 1998) by beating favored Virginia Military Institute by a score of 108-94. The Highlanders must now face a daunting task in playing the number one seed North Carolina (28-4) in Thursday s 1:50 p.m. game. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Top 25 Tracker » Mar 18, 2009
Results March 10: Navy -- W 17-1 March 11: Virginia Military Institute -- W 10-3 March 13-15: Florida State -- W 15-2, CCD, CCD Upcoming March 17: Marshall March 18: Canisius March 20-22: (11) Miami. 24. (ESPN -- College Sports)
South Regional Mar 16, 2009
Best wins: Winthrop, Virginia Military Institute. Starters: C Artsiom Parakhouski, 6-11, Jr. (16. (Florida Today)
Men's Lacrosse Outlasts VMI, 7-6, In MAAC Season Opener Mar 15, 2009
LEXINGTON, VA. - The Providence College men's lacrosse team (1-4, 1-0) won a thrilling 7-6 contest over the Virginia Military Institute (1-7, 0-1) on Saturday, March 14 in Lexington, Va. The game was the MAAC season opener for both teams. (Friars.com)
Coastal Carolina University Names New Vice President for Institutional Advancement Mar 15, 2009
Since 1998 Adams has served as executive vice president and CEO of the VMI Foundation Inc. and executive director of the VMI Development Board at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va. At VMI, Adams led a development effort that raised more than $280 million during his tenure, including a successful $175 million capital campaign. (Loris Scene, SC)
Radford beats VMI for Big South title Mar 8, 2009
(AP) -Artsiom Parakhouski said he took a chance by coming to Radford hoping to "make something happen'' at a school where the men's basketball team had just gone 10-20.The 6-foot-11 Belorussian by way of an Idaho junior college made sure it happened on Saturday, getting 26 points and 18 rebounds as the Highlanders beat Virginia Military Institute 108-94 to win their first Big South Conference championship in 11 years."We know that we have to dominate the paint to win this game,'' Parakhouski... (MSNBC -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Radford 108, VMI 94 Mar 8, 2009
The 6-foot-11 Belorussian by way of an Idaho junior college made sure it happened on Saturday, getting 26 points and 18 rebounds as the Highlanders beat Virginia Military Institute 108-94 to win their first Big South Conference championship in 11 years. We know that we have to dominate the paint to win this game,'' Parakhouski said, a wearing a Belarus flag given to him by a fan draped around his neck. (USA Today -- Sports)
Radford runs away from VMI to claim Big South title, NCAA bid Mar 8, 2009
The 6-foot-11 Belorussian by way of an Idaho junior college made sure it happened on Saturday, getting 26 points and 18 rebounds as the Highlanders beat Virginia Military Institute 108-94 to win their first Big South Conference championship in 11 years. GAME REPORT. (USA Today -- Sports)
VMI defeats Liberty 78-58 Mar 6, 2009
- Chavis Holmes scored 22 points and twin Travis Holmes added 16 as Virginia Military Institute rallied to defeat Liberty 78-58 Thursday night in the semifinals of the Big South Conference tournament. The second-seeded Keydets (24-7) trailed most of the first half and 32-27 at the break. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Cleveland looks to take national title at Citadel Mar 5, 2009
UTC (12-10, 5-0 SoCon) clinched the regular season conference championship with their decisive win over Virginia Military Institute last Monday. This Saturday, the Mocs will see VMI as well as other conference opponents at the tournament that decides who advances to the NCAA Championships. (The University Echo, TN)
Tournament Invites Pending Mar 4, 2009
Teams to root for in conference tournaments so we can see them in the NCAA Tournament: Virginia Military Institute (led by twins Travis and Chavis Holmes, the Big South runner-up leads the nation in scoring and averages more three-point attempts per game - 38. 0 - than two-point attempts - 33. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Joe Tresey is Bulls New Defensive Coordinator Mar 4, 2009
Tresey also coached the defensive backs and the defense at (2002-03), coached the defensive secondary at Virginia Military Institute (1999- 2001) and began college coaching as the defensive coordinator at Otterbein (1995). Tresey is a 1982 graduate of Ohio State with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Wrestling team clinches 23rd SoCon title Feb 26, 2009
The Chattanooga wrestling team ended the regular season in dominating fashion by defeating the Virginia Military Institute on senior night Monday in Maclellan Gym. With the 43-3 win over the Keydets, the Mocs clinched their fifth straight Southern Conference regular season title. (The University Echo, TN)
Baseball America » Feb 25, 2009
Results Feb. 20-22: Virginia Military Institute -- W 13-3, W 6-0, W 11-3 Upcoming Feb. 24: Coastal Carolina Feb. 25: Liberty Feb. 27-March 1: Seton Hall. 4. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Syracuse takes on Army Feb 21, 2009
Army will try and build on their 17-3 blowout of the Virginia Military Institute, as well as avenge an 8-7 loss to the 'Cuse last season. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Syracuse Sports -- Rivals.com)
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UNC will play its opening baseball game on Friday at home against Virginia Military Institute at 3 p.m. in a renovated ballpark. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
COMPLETE RESULTS Feb 15, 2009
22 1) Bright, Jordan 2) Gregory, Matthew 3) Kildare, Michael 4) Johnson, Chris 3 Virginia Military Institute 'A' 3:45. 44 1) Munson, Mike 2) Garcia, Richard 3) Winders, Thomas 4) Xie, Xin Men High Jump ========================================================================== Name Year School Finals ========================================================================== 1 Nixon, Ethan unattached 1. (Richmondspiders.com)
VMI aims to ride fast pace back to tourney Feb 12, 2009
The daily routine for students at Virginia Military Institute starts before 7 a.m., with a wake-up call into the barracks. "Barracks" is an accurate description of what there is on the Lexington, Va. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Herring files for re-election Feb 10, 2009
Their son Taylor will graduate from Virginia Military Institute in May and enter the Marine Corps as a second lieutenant. Herring has been a substitute teacher with the Brenham ISD since 2002, and also umpires baseball for Little League and area high schools. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Win against No. 9 Xavier gives Everhart, Dukes new experience Feb 9, 2009
He was an assistant at Georgia Tech, Virginia Military Institute and Tulane before making previous head-coaching stops at McNeese State and Northeastern. He succeeded Danny Nee as Duquesne coach in the spring of 2006. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Exceeding Expectations Feb 8, 2009
By the time his senior year came around, Gerald had narrowed his choices to Texas Christian, Virginia Military Institute and Yale. During his senior year, Gerald visited New Haven. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Cal Beats Calgary at Kickoff Tourney Feb 8, 2009
Cal then travels to the San Diego Invitational Friday, Feb. 13, to face Wyoming (11:30 a.m.), Virginia Military Institute (1 p.m.) and Navy (2:30 p.m.) at the Del Mar Polo Grounds. In VMI, the triple-header offers an opportunity for the youngest members of the Bears, with Wyoming and Navy both frequent national postseason participants. (Calbears.com)
Spagnuolo Announces 2 More Coaches Feb 8, 2009
He coached defensive ends at Georgia Southern in 2004-05 and played and coached at Virginia Military Institute, returning to the school after graduating in 2000. Curtis was an all-Southern Conference linebacker at VMI and started 31 consecutive games and made 354 career tackles from 1996-99. (GridIronGateway.com)
Read An Excerpt Feb 8, 2009
Mark had been an army lieutenant and had a degree in physics from the Virginia Military Institute. He thought Donnah would like Mark and offered to fix them up. (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
