Virginia Military Institute, a four-year public university, offers a relevant education within a military environment, developing character, engendering a sense of responsibility, and cultivating the ability to master adversity.The Center for Leadership and Ethics is a department of the Institute and provides curriculum instruction in leadership in a mandatory core course entitled "Leadership in Organizations," which explores more than a dozen theories on leadership styles. Other Center programs exist to enhance VMI's leadership training system by offering cadet programs focused on leadership, ethics, and character development and a robust schedule of conferences on challenging topics of national and international interest.The Jackson-Hope Fund partly supports the Center for Leadership and Ethics. Our community rules for commenting may be found here: https://www.vmi.edu/about/offices-a-z/communications-and-marketing/social-media/.