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Virginia Military Institute reported a 25% drop in number of freshmen. “Reputation” problems and “ideological differences among a divided alumni base” are two factors blamed.
THURSDAY-- The Virginia Military Institute's Board of Visitors met yesterday to consider the recommendation of the Commonwealth of Virginia's audit of VMI's diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
A state-ordered investigation into Virginia Military Institute found institutional racism and sexism are “present, tolerated, and left unaddressed.” The
An investigation finds racism and sexism at Virginia Military Institute are “present, tolerated and left unaddressed.” The administration, authors conclude, will not change unless forced.
AMY FRIEDENBERGER The Roanoke Times A final report examining Virginia Military Institute's culture and policies was published Tuesday, closing out a five-month investigation that was prompted by allegations of racism. The final report prepared by an investigative team recommends that VMI acknowledge that there are racial and gender disparities in how cadets are treated and that the military institute's culture creates and reinforces barriers to addressing those problems. The report states that because VMI is a state-supported college, taxpayers and the General Assembly must hold V...