LEXINGTON, Va. – Update:
Major General Cedric T. Wins released the following statement on Thursday regarding the decision by the VMI Board of Visitors voting not to renew his contract last week. Wins touted his accomplishments while also criticizing the boards decision.
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The VMI Board of Visitors decided not to renew the contract of Superintendent Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins in a meeting Friday.
10 board members voted against extending Win’s contract, while 6 voted in favor of extending it.
Maj. Gen. Wins became the Superintendent in 2021 after serving as interim superintendent in 2020. Wins was the college’s 15th superintendent and the first Black Superintendent in VMI’s history.
The board said in a statement:
“The BOV is supremely grateful to Major General Wins for his service to the Institute during some very difficult times. The foundation he has provided us will ensure VMI continues to fulfill its vital mission of educating future leaders. We would also like to extend our thanks to Mrs. Cassandra Wins for her support of VMI.”
VMI Board of Visitors President John Adams
Gov. Glenn Youngkin released a statement as well on the matter, which you can read in full below:
The Governor has consistently said that the Board of Visitors at VMI is comprised of experienced individuals who both believe in the Institute’s mission and would do what they believe to be in the best interest of this prestigious military college. One of the Board’s key duties is the appointment of the Superintendent, and he respects both the Board’s authority and their decision. The Governor is grateful for the Superintendent’s service to the Commonwealth at VMI and to our country.
Information about the search for a new superintendent will be provided at a later date, the school said.
