LEXINGTON, Va., June 8 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news release:

LEXINGTON, Va. June 8, 2026 -Virginia Military Institute has named Maj. Alison Burke, assistant professor in the Department of Biology, as the Institute's health professions advisor, assuming the role vacated by Col. Wade Bell upon his retirement last year.

The health professions advising program helps cadets navigate pathways to a variety of healthcare careers. Through one-on-one advising, professional development workshops, networking opportunities, clinical experiences, research opportunities, and mentorships, cadets build competitive applications while developing the leadership and resilience expected of future healthcare professionals. Burke assi...