President Geraci Shares Fall 2026 Update on Community Matters

Missouri Military Academy President Brigadier General Richard V. Geraci, USA (Ret), recently joined host Matthew Pilger for a Community Matters interview, a Studio Audrain production, to discuss the start of the fall 2026 semester and what is ahead for the MMA Corps of Cadets. Feature image: The MMA Corps stands at attention during the first All-Academy Assembly of the year on August 17, 2026.

During the conversation, President Geraci provides an overview of several areas shaping the cadet experience this year. He discusses new classes available to cadets (1:10), MMA’s screen-free days and the value of time away from personal devices (2:20), and the makeup of the corps of cadets across middle school, high school and the post-graduate program (3:00).

President Geraci also highlights the strength and experience of MMA’s faculty (3:20) and discusses the significance of Missouri Military Academy’s recent designation as the official military academy of the State of Missouri (4:16).

Watch the full Community Matters interview below to hear President Geraci’s update on the Academy and the start of the new academic year.