<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://vmikeydets.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Virginia Military Institute</title><link>https://vmikeydets.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for Virginia Military Institute</description><atom:link href="https://vmikeydets.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Shrewsbury named FCS Football Central Preseason All-American</title><link>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/22/football-shrewsbury-named-fcs-central-preseason-all-american.aspx</link><guid>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/22/football-shrewsbury-named-fcs-central-preseason-all-american.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="shrewsbury punt vs. samford" src="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/7/22/shrewsbury-krush89-boehling9_copy.jpg" /><br /><br />LEXINGTON, Va. – The buildup for the 2026 VMI Football season continues for VMI senior punter Ben Shrewsbury as he was named a Preseason All-American by FCS Football Central on SI (Sports Illustrated) Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/22/shrewsbury-krush89-boehling9_copy.jpg" /><media:content url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/22/shrewsbury-krush89-boehling9_copy.jpg"><media:title>shrewsbury punt vs. samford</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/22/shrewsbury-krush89-boehling9_copy.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:09:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13397</s:story_id></item><item><title>Sinegal, Gaillet named Track and Field assistant coaches</title><link>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/22/mens-track-and-field-sinegal-gaillet-named-track-and-field-assistant-coaches.aspx</link><guid>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/22/mens-track-and-field-sinegal-gaillet-named-track-and-field-assistant-coaches.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="cptf pic" src="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/7/22/CPTF1__2_.jpg" /><br /><br />LEXINGTON, Va. – New VMI Director of Track and Field and Cross Country LaRon Bennett announced the completion of his staff Wednesday with the additions of Allen Sinegal and Elisabeth Gaillet as assistant coaches.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/22/CPTF1__2_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/22/CPTF1__2_.jpg"><media:title>cptf pic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/22/CPTF1__2_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13396</s:story_id></item><item><title>Zaczkowski named VMI Swimming &amp; Diving Head Coach</title><link>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/21/zaczkowski-named-vmi-swimming-diving-head-coach.aspx</link><guid>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/21/zaczkowski-named-vmi-swimming-diving-head-coach.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="VMI SWIM Head Coach Graphic" src="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/7/17/Head_Coach_Hire_release.jpg" /><br /><br />LEXINGTON, Va. – It was announced on Tuesday that Adam Zaczkowski will take over the VMI Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving programs as the new head coach.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/17/Head_Coach_Hire_release.jpg" /><media:content url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/17/Head_Coach_Hire_release.jpg"><media:title>VMI SWIM Head Coach Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/17/Head_Coach_Hire_release.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13392</s:story_id></item><item><title>Six VMI cadet-athletes named VaSID All-Academic</title><link>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/21/athletics-six-vmi-cadet-athletes-named-vasid-all-academic.aspx</link><guid>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/21/athletics-six-vmi-cadet-athletes-named-vasid-all-academic.aspx</guid><category>Athletics, Cadet-Athlete Development</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="vasid academic team 2026" src="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/7/21/vasid-post.jpg" /><br /><br />ASHLAND, Va. – The Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) released its annual All-Academic Team and six VMI cadet-athletes were recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom and the field of competition.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/21/vasid-post.jpg" /><media:content url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/21/vasid-post.jpg"><media:title>vasid academic team 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/21/vasid-post.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:54:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13395</s:story_id></item><item><title>Four Keydets featured on Preseason All-SoCon Teams</title><link>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/21/football-four-keydets-featured-on-preseason-all-socon-teams.aspx</link><guid>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/21/football-four-keydets-featured-on-preseason-all-socon-teams.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="AllSoCon" src="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/7/20/AllSC.jpg" /><br /><br />LEXINGTON, Va. – The Southern Conference released its football preseason polls and all-conference team at media day on Tuesday, as four Keydets were recognized. Leo Boehling and Ben Shrewsbury earned first team nods, while Bryce Burnett and Isaiah Grevious were named to the second team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/20/AllSC.jpg" /><media:content url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/20/AllSC.jpg"><media:title>AllSoCon</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/20/AllSC.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13394</s:story_id></item><item><title>Track and Field teams earn USTFCCCA All-Academic status</title><link>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/21/mens-track-and-field-track-and-field-teams-earn-ustfccca-all-academic-status.aspx</link><guid>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/21/mens-track-and-field-track-and-field-teams-earn-ustfccca-all-academic-status.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="cptf - ustfccca all-academic 2026" src="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/7/21/CPTF3_copy.jpg" /><br /><br />NEW ORLEANS – The VMI track and field teams performed well both on and off the field of competition as both the men's and women's teams were recognized by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as All-Academic programs announced Monday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/21/CPTF3_copy.jpg" /><media:content url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/21/CPTF3_copy.jpg"><media:title>cptf - ustfccca all-academic 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/21/CPTF3_copy.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13393</s:story_id></item><item><title>Keydets add three members to Athletics staff</title><link>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/16/keydets-add-three-members-to-athletics-staff.aspx</link><guid>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/16/keydets-add-three-members-to-athletics-staff.aspx</guid><category>Athletics</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Drone24" src="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/7/16/Drone24.jpg" /><br /><br />LEXINGTON, Va. – VMI Athletics announced the hiring of three members of its staff, as Stevie Buck, Quinton Gunn and Ja'Rae Smith joined the Keydets staff.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/16/Drone24.jpg" /><media:content url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/16/Drone24.jpg"><media:title>Drone24</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://vmikeydets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/16/Drone24.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13391</s:story_id></item><item><title>194 Keydets named to SoCon Academic Honor Roll</title><link>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/15/athletics-171-keydets-named-to-socon-academic-honor-roll.aspx</link><guid>https://vmikeydets.com/news/2026/7/15/athletics-171-keydets-named-to-socon-academic-honor-roll.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Mixed Rifle, Men's Track and Field, Women's Cross Country, Women's Rifle, Women's Soccer, Women's Track and Field, Wrestling, Athletics, Cadet-Athlete Development</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="post - 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