Marion Military Institute

MMI breaks ground on new math and science building

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Marion Military Institute breaks ground on a new multi-million dollar building project. It’s the second major construction project on the campus in the past 30 years. Construction of the new 50,000 square foot — Anthony J. Rane Hall is cause for celebration at MMI. The new Math and Science Building — will feature modern classrooms…

Air Force pilot training program underway at Craig Field Airport

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The United States Air Force is training pilots at an aviation program this summer at Craig Field Airport in Selma. The Aim High Flight Academy is a scholarship program for high school students and rising college freshmen who are interested in aviation. “We have the whole spectrum of interest in aviation here. Some of them…

MMI men’s tennis team ranks in Top 25 in national polling

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Marion Military Institute tennis team is ranked among the top junior college tennis teams in the country. After suffering through a few lean years — the MMI men’s tennis team has quickly turned things around. In fact, the Tigers could soon be on it’s way — to compete in the national tournament — for…

Marion Military Institute expands its First Responder Program

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A program at Marion Military Institute is providing specialized training to make emergency first responder — a career-ready option for cadets. The First Responder Program at Marion Military Institute offers a flexible pathway for cadets to earn fire — emergency medical service — or law enforcement certifications. The program uses a state of the art…

U.S. Senator Katie Britt speaks at Marion Military Institute

From the West Alabama Newsroom– U.S. Senator Katie Britt was in Perry County — Wednesday. She was the guest speaker at Marion Military Institute — at an annual series featuring distinguished leaders. Leadership and character were the focus of the message — Britt gave to cadets. Britt talked about making tough decisions — being unafraid to fail — and encouraged…

Two MMI cadets killed & two others hurt in weekend car crash

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Marion Military Institute family is in mourning today — after a tragic car crash this weekend. MMI President Col. David Mollahan, USMC (Ret) says two cadets were killed — and two others were injured in the crash. He says “the cadets involved were all exceptional — and each an outstanding representation of the entire…

MMI Set to Build New Math & Science Building

From the West Alabama Newsroom– One of the top community colleges in the state is about to get even better. Marion Military Institute in Marion consistently ranks among the top community colleges in the state of Alabama — and the U.S. Now $35 million dollars in federal Omnibus funding is about to make the nation’s oldest military junior college —…

MMI Breaks Ground on New Dining Hall Facility

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Marion Military Institute — breaks ground on a new multi-million dollar construction project. It’s the first major construction project on the campus in 30 years. The last time there was major new construction on the campus of Marion Military Institute — Cadet Jenna Beach of Pennsylvania — wasn’t even born. “I know, I wasn’t even,…