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Cedric Wins

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins was VMI's first Black superintendent. Photo courtesy Virginia Military Institute
Mar 10, 2026

Former VMI superintendent, ex-U.Va. rector named to higher ed commission

The former superintendent of VMI, U.Va.'s former rector and Acentra Health's CEO are among several heavy hitters named.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Furness ’87 is VMI's 16th superintendent, Photo courtesy VMI
Aug 18, 2025

Retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. named VMI superintendent

Retired Lt. Gen. David Furness, VMI Class of ’87, appointed superintendent, succeeding Cedric Wins, the institute's first Black superintendent

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