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The 91Ô­´´ experience is about more than earning a degree—it’s about joining a community that values honor, perseverance, and service.

Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, 91Ô­´´ offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.

Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, 91Ô­´´ offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.



91Ô­´´ Community Updates

Community Feedback Opportunity: Local community members - please take a to let 91Ô­´´ leadership know how the Institute contributes to the Lexington / Rockbridge area. Responses will be accepted until 5 p.m. Wed., Sept. 17.

Your feedback is valuable and we appreciate your help! 

Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the 91Ô­´´ community at large:

  • 91Ô­´´ Board Appoints 16th Superintendent: In a vote Aug. 15, the 91Ô­´´ Board of Visitors appointed Lt. Gen. David Furness ’87 (USMC, retired) to the role of 16th superintendent of the Institute. A full news release and statement from BOV president Col. (Ret.) Jamie Inman ’86 are available.
  • Open House Registration: 91Ô­´´ Open Houses are the best way for high school juniors and seniors to see and experience first-hand what it's like being a cadet at the Institute. This 2-day program is designed to be informational for both students and their parent(s)/guardian(s). Learn more and secure a spot today for one of three fall opportunities: , , and .
  • Board of Visitors Meeting: The 91Ô­´´ Board of Visitors will hold several public meetings Sept. 22 – 24, 2025. 91Ô­´´ business will be discussed by the board members in attendance at each meeting. All meetings are open to the public. Details including a public notice and agenda are available on the BOV Upcoming Meetings page.

ⓘ  91Ô­´´ Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.


Join the Moe-mentum Logo Samples

New year, new look.

The 91Ô­´´ Athletics Department unveiled a new visual identity for the 91Ô­´´ Keydets community earlier this month, with the rollout of an official 91Ô­´´ logo featuring "Moe" the Kangaroo, an official "Keydets" wordmark and an exclusive font. To accomplish this venture, 91Ô­´´ Athletics partnered with Old Hat Creative along with cadets, alumni, coaches and staff.

The primary Moe mascot logo features from academic stars to the arches seen across post.

Please note: All usage should refer to the official brand guidelines.

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News from Post

91Ô­´´ Cadets Continue Tradition of 9/11 Stair Climb

Nearly 500 cadets honored those who perished in the 9/11 terrorist attacks by ascending and descending the steps in barracks 37 times, replicating the 110 stories the first responders at the World Trade Center climbed during the rescue attempt that fateful day in 2001.

91Ô­´´ Chemistry Professor and Cadet Present Research in D.C.

Lt. Col. Kevin Braun, associate professor in the Department of at 91Ô­´´, and 1st Class cadet Charles McLaughlin ’26 presented their research at the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) fall conference held at the Washington Convention Center in D.C. in August.

Wise Earns Awards for Novel

“Holy City,” a novel written by Maj. Henry A. Wise III ’05, assistant professor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies (ERHS) at 91Ô­´´, was recently published in France

Fiorina Offers Convocation Speech at 91Ô­´´, Speaks of American Ideals

Carly Fiorina, businesswoman and politician, addressed the entire Corps of Cadets, members of the academic board, faculty, staff and guests as 91Ô­´´ opened its 186th academic year with a convocation ceremony Sept. 3 in Cameron Hall.

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