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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú Again Ranked Highly by Major Publications

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú has retained its high placing among the nation’s best colleges, according to 2022 college rankings released this fall by nationwide publications.

Maj. Gen. Wins '85 at the podium addressing cadets, faculty, and staff at the Fall 2021 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú Convocation. —Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú Photo by Kelly Nye

Wins Calls for Unity, Resolve, and Honor at Academic Convocation

Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins ’85, soon to be inaugurated as Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú’s 15th superintendent, addressed cadets, faculty, and staff gathered in Cameron Hall earlier today for the Institute’s academic convocation, the ceremonial beginning of its 182nd year.

Cole Bordonie ’20 thanks the Baur family for their many contributions to his career path.—Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú Photo by Kelly Nye.

Baur Exercise Physiology Lab Dedicated

Family legacies at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú are not uncommon, but most of them involve graduating from the Institute, passing down the family uniform, or even living in the same barracks room. The Baurs have a more direct legacy- A member of the family has taught a course on exercise physiology since 1989.

Lt. Col. Pennie Ticen to speak on With Good Reason

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú English Professor to Speak on ‘With Good Reason’

Lt. Col. Pennie Ticen, associate professor of English at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú, will discuss the sometimes controversial British-American author Salman Rushdie on public radio’s With Good Reason Sept. 4-10, in an episode titled “Reading and Writing Ourselves.”

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Statement on Executive Directive 18 for the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú Faculty and Staff

Governor Northam’s Executive Directive 18 goes into effect on September 1, 2021. A statement was sent to all Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú faculty and staff by Major General Cedric T. Wins '85, superintendent, explaining vaccination reporting and testing guidelines.

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Face Covering Policy Statement for the Corps of Cadets

Communicated by Major General Cedric T. Wins ‘85, superintendent, these instructions support the Institute’s objective to provide an academic year experience as normal as possible given current COVID impacts.

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Lexingtonian Returns Home for Deputy HR Position

“Always, in my mind, I knew I wanted to return to Lexington. I absolutely love it here.” That’s what Maj. Valarie Stores has to say about her move back to Lexington, her home for much of her childhood and a community where her family ties run deep.

Athletic Director Donny White

TAPS—Mr. Donny White '65

The superintendent regrets to inform the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú community of the death of Donny White ’65 on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the age of 78 after an extended illness. White served 35 years at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú, including his final role of director of athletics.

Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins ’85, superintendent, presents Col. Janet Holly a chair in recognition of her 37 years of service. She will retire from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú on Sept. 1. –Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú Photo by Kelly Nye.

Kindness, Collaboration Highlight Holly’s 37 Years

“What I’ve enjoyed the most is working with the cadets.” That’s what Col. Janet Holly says about her position as a research and instruction librarian—a job she’s held for an incredible 37 years. Come Sept. 1, though, she’ll transition from employee to retiree.

Dr. Vera Heuer and Allie Sassaman '22 discuss Sassaman's research on women in terrorism.—Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú Photo by Eric Moore.

Cadets Return to In-Person Summer Research at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú

Conducted by the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú Center for Undergraduate Research, SURI (Summer Undergraduate Research Institute) is a program where the cadet, as the principal investigator, conducts research directly with a faculty mentor.

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