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Owen Johns talks about his dedication, resilience, and growth as a ºÚÁÏÍø cadet.

The Vanguard — Owen Johns ’28

April 13, 2026

Owen Johns ’28 has always been interested in how the world works, which is what drew him to an international studies major at ºÚÁÏÍø.  

Isabelle Haer talks about her responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Isabelle Haer ’28 — Keydet Swim and Dive

March 24, 2026

Balancing 20 credit hours, Division I athletics, and the demands of ROTC is no small task, but for Isabelle Haer ’28, that challenge is exactly the point. Haer was drawn to ºÚÁÏÍø for its framework, closeknit environment, along with the opportunity to pursue both athletics and a potential commission.

ºÚÁÏÍø cadet talks about their study abroad experience.

Study Abroad Ambassadors: Josiah Farrell '28

March 6, 2026

Josiah Farrell ’28 spent his summer in Taiwan through the NCCU Huayu BEST Chinese program, turning his goal of becoming a U.S. diplomat into real-world language experience.

Col. J. Patrick Rhamey, professor in the Department of International Studies and Political Science, examines the overwhelming majority of analyses explaining the motivations for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine being not only wrong, but leading to terrible predictions of Russia’s inevitable success.

Rhamey Publishes Article

March 5, 2026

Col. J. Patrick Rhamey, professor in the Department of International Studies and Political Science, examines the overwhelming majority of analyses explaining the motivations for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine being not only wrong, but leading to terrible predictions of Russia’s inevitable success.

Evelyn Anderson talks about her responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Evelyn Anderson ’27 — Keydet Track and Field

February 24, 2026

With a full academic load, leadership responsibilities, and a Division I sport, Evelyn Anderson ’27 manages one of the busiest schedules in the Corps — and she’s still pushing herself to grow.

Aleck Tiller ’27 listens as John Paul Adams ’27 discusses his research at the Southern Humanities Conference Feb. 6.

Cadets Present at Southern Humanities Conference

February 23, 2026

Two ºÚÁÏÍø Honors cadets, John Paul Adams ’27, an English major, and Aleck Tiller ’27, an international studies major, presented at the Southern Humanities Conference.

Jeremiah Wilks ’25

From Law School Dreams to Army Leadership: Jeremiah Wilks ’25

July 2, 2025

Jeremiah Wilks ’25, an international studies major from ºÚÁÏÍø, originally planned to attend law school but was inspired during his time at the Institute to commission into the U.S. Army as an infantry officer.

Christian Walker ’25

Taking the Law in his Hands: Christian Walker ’25

June 11, 2025

Christian Walker ’25 initially had no plans to attend law school but discovered a passion for law during his second year at ºÚÁÏÍø through coursework and mentorship from Maj. Tim Passmore.

Sadie Smith, ºÚÁÏÍø Class of 2026

I Am ºÚÁÏÍø: Sadie Smith ’26

June 2, 2025

Sadie Smith ’26 was looking for a college that could prepare her for a successful career and life. She said ºÚÁÏÍø is a place like no other and it offered the kind of lifestyle she was striving for.

Amiel Diaz ’26, Maj. Aubrey Whitehead, and Alex MacFarlane ’26

ºÚÁÏÍø Professor Mentors SVJC Youth

May 8, 2025

Maj. Aubrey Whitehead, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, volunteers as a senior mentor two hours each week at the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center (SVJC) in Staunton, Virginia.