Marion Military Institute

May 8 Graduation
2026-05-08
MMI will conduct its Spring 2026 Commencement (10am) & Commissioning (1pm) Ceremonies on Friday, May 8.

Alumni Weekend
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-11
AW2026 Details & Registration: https://marionmilitary.edu/alumni-supporters/alumni-resources/aw/

Dove Shoot & Shotgun Drawing
2025-10-16 11:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
The MMI Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year, held annually in Safford, Ala. DOVE SHOOT DETAILS

Tuscaloosa Mixer
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at the West Alabama mixer in Tuscaloosa at the 205 Bar & Restaurant on Sept. 18 from 6-8pm. Food & drinks are on the Alumni Brigade! Details: https://marionmilitary.edu/wala/

Maryland Mixer
2025-09-07 12:00 - 14:00
Hosted by the McCollum family in Severna Park, MD. DETAILS: https://marionmilitary.edu/maryland/

Arlington Wreath Laying
2025-09-06 11:00 - 11:30
Two cadets will present a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Sat. Sept. 6 at 11:15 am. DETAILS: https://marionmilitary.edu/arlington/

Commencement & Commissioning
2025-05-10 10:00 - 14:00
Graduation day at MMI. No limit on friends/family guests. No tickets necessary.
Commencement begins at 10:00 am, followed by a catered reception hosted by COL & Mrs. Mollahan, with Army ROTC commissioning at 1:00 pm.

Veterans Day Parade
2024-11-11
All cadets are required to participate in the National Veterans Day Parade, held Nov. 11 in Birmingham. There are no classes that day.

Dove Shoot 2024
2024-10-18
Join us for the MMI Foundation’s Dove Shoot & Shotgun Drawing in Safford, AL. DETAILS: https://marionmilitary.edu/doveshoot/

Alumni Weekend 2024
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-13
Save-the-Date
If your graduation year ends in a 4 or a 9, it’s a milestone reunion year for you! Join us on Friday evening, April 12th, for the Welcome Back Celebration, where we will recognize all milestone reunion years as well as the 100th anniversary of the Honor Guard!
Are you interested in organizing a reunion dinner for your class year on Saturday evening? Contact the Alumni Office for information on local venues and caterers.

San Antonio Mixer
2023-12-12 18:00 - 20:00
Save the Date for the 2023 San Antonio MMI Mixer!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Big’z Burger Joint
2303 N Loop 1604 W
San Antonio, TX
Online Registration begins November 2nd

Birmingham Mixer
2023-11-07 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for the Central Alabama mixer in Birmingham on Tues. Nov. 7 from 6-8PM at the Fennec. Refreshments will be served. Alumni +guests, MMI parents and prospective cadets/families are welcome!
Free to attend. REGISTER ONLINE

Swamp Fox 60th Anniversary Dinner
2023-04-15
Former Swamp Foxes will celebrate 60 years of their organization. Pre-register at https://marionmilitary.edu/foxes/

Alumni Weekend: 4/14-15/23
2023-04-14 08:00
Alumni Weekend Save the Date
April 14-15, 2023
Click HERE to register today!

Montgomery Mixer: 3/21/23
2023-03-21 18:00 - 21:00
Offering a chance for Marion Made alumni, friends, and state representatives to reconnect with the MMI mission and initiatives. Join us for hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.
Location: Ravello Ristorante, 36 Commerce Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
Register online at https://marionmilitary.edu/mgm/

Veterans Day Parade
2022-11-11
Attend the National Veterans Day Parade in downtown Birmingham, AL and watch the entire MMI Corps of Cadets march in honor of our nation’s veterans. Parade route & details: https://nationalveteransday.org/

West Alabama Mixer
2022-11-01 17:30 - 19:30
Join us on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 1 for an alumni & friends mixer at the Robinson Excess House. Registration coming soon.

MMI Dove Shoot
2022-10-20
Join us for the 45th Annual Dove Shoot (the MMI Foundation’s largest fundraiser) in Safford, Ala. on Oct. 20, 2022.
DETAILS, REGISTRATION & TICKETS

2022 Maryland Mixer
2022-09-25 12:00 - 14:30
You and your family are cordially invited to the annual MMI Alumni, Parents, & Friends Barbecue on Sunday October 27, 2019 on the waterfront near the home of Gene and Kathy McCollum. Come and share your stories from your cadet days at Marion! MMI’s President, COL David J. Mollahan, USMC (Ret) and Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Suzanne McKee will be in attendance.
Directions: From Rt. 97 take exit 10 east (Benfield Blvd). Go 3.9 miles and turn right on Evergreen Rd. Go .6 miles and turn hard right (just before Severn School) onto Riggs Rd. Go .5 miles to stop sign (Ridge Rd) and we are at the corner on the left. Signage will be provided to the waterfront.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

Beach Bash 2022
2022-09-02 18:30 - 2022-09-05 08:00
Join us Labor Day weekend at The Island in Fort Walton Beach, Florida!
Click here to visit the Beach Bash page to see a schedule for the weekend, reserve your room, and purchase weekend passes and t-shirts.

Labor Day
2021-09-06 08:00 - 17:00
MMI offices closed / No classes

Arlington Wreath Laying Ceremony
2021-09-04 08:00 - 17:00
MMI Honor Guard cadets will provide a wreath for the Unknown Soldier’s tomb at Arlington National Cemetery. Area alumni are invited to attend.

Cresting Ceremony & Parade
2021-09-03 13:30 - 14:30
Welcoming freshmen recruits into the MMI Corps of Cadets.

Antique Furniture Sale from Myrtle Hill
2021-07-31 10:00 - 2021-08-01 16:00
The MMI Foundation is pleased to announce a magnificent sale of high-end antiques from the former Myrtle Hill Bed and Breakfast in Historic Marion Alabama! LTC Gerry Lewis, USA (Ret), a retired instructor at Marion Military Institute, has donated pristine Classical, Empire, Federal and Victorian pieces, along with pieces created in Alabama’s Black Belt, to benefit the Marion Military Institute Foundation. A set of rare prints, including Audubon, have also been donated to MMI and will be included in this sale. This once-in-a-lifetime event will allow you to purchase a quality antique or collectible and support the MMI Foundation in the process.

West Alabama Mixer
2021-07-29

Give Day 2020
2020-12-01 00:00 - 23:59
Join the MMI Foundation for National Giving Tuesday on Tues. Dec. 1 to give back to the Corps of Cadets with your annual donation.
http://marionmilitary.edu/give/

Alumni Brigade Virtual Meeting
2020-06-11 08:00 - 17:00
Originally scheduled for 4/18 during Alumni Weekend, the Alumni Brigade annual meeting is rescheduled for this Thursday evening in June. Email dcurtis@marionmilitary.edu for details.

Alumni Virtual Happy Hour
2020-04-17 17:00 - 18:00
Join us on Facebook & Instagram Live for a virtual happy hour with MMI trivia and special alumni announcements on Friday night. This is in lieu of our regularly scheduled April 17 Happy Hour during Alumni Weekend that has been postponed due to COVID-19.
https://www.facebook.com/Marion.Military.Institute/
https://www.instagram.com/marionmilitary/

Baseball & Softball Homecoming
2020-01-31 02:00 - 2020-02-01 11:00
Players, take the field!
MMI Athletics is hosting a BASEBALL & SOFTBALL HOMECOMING for all of its former players, both high school and junior college, the weekend of Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2020. Grab some teammates and come relive your glory days! We can all cheer on the Tigers during their noon home game on Saturday.

For more information contact Head Baseball Coach Matt Downs at mdowns@marionmilitary.edu or 334-683-2358.

Maryland Mixer 2019
2019-10-27 07:00 - 09:30 | McCollum Residence, 7 Ridge Road, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
You and your family are cordially invited to the annual MMI Alumni, Parents, & Friends Barbecue on Sunday October 27, 2019 on the waterfront near the home of Gene and Kathy McCollum. Come and share your stories from your cadet days at Marion! MMI’s President, COL David J. Mollahan, USMC (Ret) and Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Suzanne McKee will be in attendance.
Directions: From Rt. 97 take exit 10 east (Benfield Blvd). Go 3.9 miles and turn right on Evergreen Rd. Go .6 miles and turn hard right (just before Severn School) onto Riggs Rd. Go .5 miles to stop sign (Ridge Rd) and we are at the corner on the left. Signage will be provided to the waterfront.
