Photos: Gov. Glenn Youngkin is keynote speaker at VMI's 2023 graduation
Virginia Military Institute marks its commencement for the class of 2023 in Cameron Hall at Virginia Military Institute Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Lexington.
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Then-Gov. Glenn Youngkin, left, and the then-superintendent of VMI, Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins, walked together during the graduation ceremony in 2023.
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin lauded the leadership skills learned by graduating VMI cadets on Tuesday.
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Cadet Samuel H. Wolfe of Charlotte, North Carolina, pumps his fist at the conclusion of his valedictory address during VMI's commencement Tuesday.
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VMI cadets stand before receiving their degrees Tuesday.
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A class ring for 2023 on the finger of a cadet during VMI's commencement Tuesday.
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Virginia Military Institute marks its commencement for the class of 2023 in Cameron Hall at Virginia Military Institute Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Lexington.
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Cadets congratulate each other after one received his degree during VMI's commencement Tuesday.
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Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins, VMI's former superintendent, is seen addressing graduating cadets in 2023. Wins' time at VMI placed him at the intersection of institutional history, political scrutiny and cultural change. Those same pressures now confront universities across the commonwealth, writes Jeff Bennett.
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VMI cadet Cameron M. Cavanaugh of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, introduces the commencement speaker for the class of 2023 Tuesday.
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Cadets listen during VMI's Tuesday graduation.Â
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin, shown speaking at VMI’s graduation in 2023, respects the VMI board’s authority and its decision, spokesman Christian Martinez said.
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin receives a saber after his address at VMI Tuesday. Â
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Virginia Military Institute held its 2023 graduation Tuesday in Lexington.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin encouraged VMI graduates Tuesday, and did not take up the diversity and inclusion controversy that arose recently.
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