Ruffin ’21: Star Cadet-Athlete Finds Stride in Medicine

Published on October 14, 2026

When Ariana Ruffin ’21 matriculated in August 2017, she arrived knowing two things. First, she was going to run track for VMI—which she did with significant success, becoming the 2021 Southern Conference indoor 400-meter champion. Second, she would pursue a medical career—which she is doing now at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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