Founded in 1842, The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, offers a classic military colle
The story of The Citadel is one of compelling vision and rich tradition. Since its founding in 1842, The Citadel has sought to prepare its graduates intellectually, physically and morally to be productive citizens in all walks of life. Remaining true to this vision, The Citadel strives to instill in students the core values of Honor, Duty and Respect in a disciplined academic environment and to pr
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03/27/2023
Between Recognition Day on Friday and the Oath Renewal Ceremony in Marion Square on Saturday, the Class of 2026 proved that they can face the challenges of the fourth-class system. Read more about their weekend and learn how to purchase photos here: https://bit.ly/3FWlfxy
03/27/2023
Tomorrow is Giving Day! Join us in celebrating The Citadel Class of 2023 by reaching 2,023 donors in 24 hours. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of cadets, graduate students and veteran students at The Citadel.
03/26/2023
Join The Citadel Archivist, Tessa Updike, as she closes out Women's History Month with a look at Women's History at The Citadel starting in 1842 and moving to the present. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/42vOMb2
On Corps Day 2023, The Citadel is proud to celebrate 180 years of Honor, Duty and Respect.
Class of 2026, you have reached the point that you could only dream of on Matriculation Day. You chose to be different, and that is what brought you here.
"One more, one more time, every time"
03/22/2023
After attending the Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium, more than 140 alumni are taking what they learned back to more than 30 different colleges. The Citadel African American Alumni Association, CA4 for short, was a large participant throughout the event, with Dr. Larry Ferguson, ’73, and Norman Seabrooks, ’73, serving as honorary co-hosts for this year’s Symposium. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3yWPsbU
03/21/2023
Regimental Band Director Lt. Col. Timothy Smith knew he wanted to compose something original for the band when inspiration struck – The Citadel was getting ready to celebrate 100 Years on the Ashley. Listen to the original piece titled “Echoes on the Ashley” here: https://bit.ly/406354y
Mark your calendars for Giving Day 2023 next week! Join us on March 28th to celebrate The Citadel's Class of 2023 and help us reach 2,023 donors in 24 hours!
03/20/2023
The Citadel Archives and Museum is hosting a Women's History Month Virtual Panel with Sarah Zorn and Kathryn Christmas, The Citadel's first two female Regimental Commanders. Board of Visitors member Allison Dean Love will moderate the conversation. Join us for a great discussion on March 22 at 6:30 p.m. Register and more information here: https://bit.ly/3ZYJdjC
03/19/2023
Chad Souders, a sophomore from Pennsylvania, is a member of The Citadel’s pistol club. He answered a few questions about his experience with the club.
What is your favorite thing about pistol club?
The ability to meet new people both on campus and from other schools that I would not have met otherwise. I’ve made some friends for life thanks to joining the team and traveling for away matches.
Why would you recommend pistol club to a classmate?
The camaraderie is unmatched. The team works hard together which creates a strong bond between members.
03/18/2023
This year, The Citadel STEM Center of Excellence will have two summer programs to provide hands-on learning experiences for middle and high school students in the area— a STEAM camp and GenCyber Summer Camp. Learn more and register your child here:
Space and cyber: The Citadel STEM Center to offer local students two unique summer learning opportunities - The Citadel Today Each year, The Citadel STEM Center of Excellence will have two summer programs — a STEAM camp and GenCyber Summer Camp.
Jordan Diehl, a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, is the TAC officer for Romeo Company and serves as a TAC officer for The Citadel Success Institute (CSI). The benefits he sees from CSI are taking classes before the start of fall semester and getting a taste of what cadet life is like, both of which can make the transition to k**b year a little easier.
Cadet Arista Couture, ‘23, is a nursing major preparing to become an officer in the U.S. Air Force, in addition to her duties as third battalion’s cadet chaplain. Her favorite thing about being a cadet chaplain is engaging with the cadets in her battalion through spiritual wellness.
03/16/2023
To support the future officers of the U.S. military, The Citadel announced two supplemental scholarships for eligible high school students awarded an ROTC scholarship — The Citadel Service to Country Tuition Scholarship 2027 as well as the National Service Room Scholarship. Applicants for the fall of 2023 can learn more here:
The Citadel to provide additional funding to eligible, incoming ROTC cadets for 2023-24 - The Citadel Today ROTC cadets may be offered two scholarships: The Citadel Service to Country Tuition Scholarship 2027 and the National Service Room Scholarship
Cadet Henry Allen shares his experience as the Class of 2024 Vice President working with Cadet Activities and The Citadel Foundation.
03/15/2023
Students from Greenville Technical College's Trio program visited The Citadel and other schools in the Lowcountry to hear from programs they can transition into once they complete their associate degree. If you have an associate degree or some college credit, see if The Citadel's College Transfer Program right for you. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3linpR0
In January, Cadet Miles Scott was checking on a family friend’s mother, something he did often for them, when a normal visit went very differently. He found the woman unresponsive from an apparent fall. He did not hesitate — Scott quickly assessed the scene and the woman’s condition, immediately calling paramedics to the home and reviving her.
For his heroic deeds and compassion that reflect greatly upon himself, his family and The Citadel, Cadet Miles Scott was presented the Andrew Mazur Medal. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3LnBKGg
03/14/2023
"You have to see some of the mind-blowing architecture for yourself."
The Citadel ranked on the 25 Most Impressive NCAA Arenas in an article by Popular Mechanics.
In Honor of March Madness, These Are the 25 Most Impressive NCAA Arenas You have to see some of the mind-blowing architecture for yourself.
03/13/2023
After working in Asia for the last 25 years, Ed Wray, a gifted photojournalist, has returned to the United States. He now lives in Charleston, where he is telling The Citadel story through his powerful imagery.
What is it you like about photographing The Citadel?
The Citadel has a lot of interesting traditions. That deafening roar when you walk into the barracks in the morning.
Read more about The Citadel's new photographer here: https://bit.ly/3T9qJul
The STEM Center of Excellence at The Citadel works with Citadel professors, cadets and students to engage the community with outreach programs reaching local PreK-12 teachers and students. The STEM Center offers training and professional development for local teachers and opportunities for local students to engage through summer camps and competitions.
03/12/2023
The Citadel rifle team finished out their season on a high note, bringing two wins home at the Southern Conference Rifle Championships. The team captured a first place win in the air rifle championship and Head Coach Richie Parra, ’17, was named the SoCon Coach of the Year for his efforts on the range this season. Read more about the rifle team's wins here: https://bit.ly/3mKgnF5
03/11/2023
After making it through three rounds of the Baker Business Bowl IX, one team has claimed victory — and a $10,000 check. Team Landsformer took first place with their business plan of creating a solar-powered, self-driving lawnmower. Congratulations to all the finalists in BBB IX. Learn more about their business plan and the other finalists: https://bit.ly/3F9chwz
03/10/2023
Citadel English professor Michael Livingston, Ph.D., was recently appointed as the first-ever Citadel Distinguished Professor. The Citadel Distinguished Professor position comes with an annual stipend and a research budget, and it is the first designation of this kind at The Citadel. Livingston is one of The Citadel’s most prolific scholars, producing new works on nonfiction and fiction almost yearly. Read more about the new position here: https://bit.ly/3J5q604
03/09/2023
The schedule is set for Corps Day Weekend! Events start early on Saturday, March 25 with The Citadel Rifle Legion performance at 9 a.m. and culminate in the Class of 2026 marching to Marion Square at 2:45 p.m. https://bit.ly/3ZK4OM5
Looking ahead to Corps Day and Recognition Day, two of the most important events for The Citadel - The Citadel Today Members of the Class of 2026 will begin one of the most important and highly anticipated events for a cadet - Recognition Day.
03/08/2023
Meet the leadership for the Class of 2024, including the upcoming Regimental Commander, Cadet Sullivan Newsome. See the full list of announced rank holders for next year here: https://bit.ly/3T36YUU
03/08/2023
Citadel cadets took first place in the 2022 Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the U.S., or AMCSUS, physical training challenge. In addition to the physical training award, Cadet Jake McPherson won first place in the college writing competition. The Citadel Commandant of Cadets Col. Tom Gordon, USMC (Ret.), ’91, congratulated the cadets and presented them with a challenge coin for their hard work. Read more on the award here: https://bit.ly/426TPyy
03/07/2023
Congratulations to the cadet editorial staff of the 2022 edition of The Gold Star Journal who won three prestigious awards from two different organizations. The first two awards were presented by the American Scholastic Press Association. More recently, the South Carolina State Library awarded the journal with the South Carolina Notable State Documents Award. Read more about the award-winning Gold Star Journal here: https://bit.ly/3kWlTny
03/06/2023
The Citadel Sailing team won the UNCW trophy held at Wrightsville Beach, NC on Saturday. The team is having a really strong season and is currently ranked 4th in SAISA.
03/06/2023
The Citadel is mourning the loss of Sandy Jones who taught and directed The Citadel Pipe Band for 25 years before retiring in 2003. Even after retiring from The Citadel, he remained active in the Charleston pipe band community. Mr. Jones passed away on March 5, 2023.
03/05/2023
Four cadets from The Citadel Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering participated in the 2023 Lockheed Martin Ethics-in-Engineering Case Competition at Lockheed's Center for Leadership Excellence in Bethesda, MD. Participants in the competition try to find solutions to a fictional case involving ethical, business and engineering issues.
Pictured left to right: Daniel Rathbun, Robert Perrecone, Citadel Professor Dr. Mazzaro, Patrick McGhee, Noah Kiger
03/04/2023
Three Citadel cadets and one evening student from The Citadel’s nursing program recently attended the SC Student Nurses Association, or SNA, conference in Greenville, SC. Cadet Silas Lee was awarded a delegate position to represent The Citadel SNA and cadet Henry Raber was elected to serve on the Executive Board at the state level as the Nominations and Elections Committee Director for the SNA. Cadet Samuel Todd and evening student Courtney Smith also attended the conference.
03/03/2023
Scenes from the last parade before Recognition Day. Next up: Corps Day review parade on March 25.
Cadet Willis confirmed he wanted to be an Intelligence and Security Studies major after taking an Intro to Intelligence course during The Citadel’s summer transition program, The Citadel Success Institute (CSI). Accepted students have the ability to attend CSI the summer before they matriculate to earn college credit and get a taste of cadet life before the fall.
03/02/2023
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 for completing Bond Volunteer Aspirant training and congratulations to the 2024 Summerall Guards who were selected this morning.
03/02/2023
Watch Citadel Cyber and Computer Science Professor William Johnson expand on the DNS attack on Home Telecom and how it affected their customers. https://bit.ly/3miFC10
03/01/2023
A look at some of the events happening on campus, including the final round of the Baker Business Bowl, Women’s History Month events, Recognition Day and more. https://bit.ly/3mjyW2q
Upcoming News from The Citadel – March 2023 - The Citadel Today A look at some of the events happening on campus, including the final round of the Baker Business Bowl, Recognition Day and more.
02/28/2023
The Citadel and the College of Charleston will host the Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium, scheduled for March 9 – 12. During the symposium, more than 100 higher education administrators and African American alumni volunteers from colleges and universities across the country will have the opportunity to network, share ideas and collaborate. In-person and virtual registration is still open and available here: https://bit.ly/3mi1Dx2
The Citadel to co-host Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium - The Citadel Today The Citadel and the College of Charleston will host the Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium, scheduled for March 9 - 12.
02/27/2023
Nearly 70 years to the day from when Bozeman met the four-star general, he visited The Citadel to tour the campus, visit Gen. Mark Clark’s grave and pay respect to the man he so admired.
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Former bodyguard for Gen. Mark Clark visits The Citadel campus - The Citadel Today Nearly 70 years to the day from when Bozeman met Mark Clark, he visited The Citadel to tour the campus visit his grave and pay respect
02/26/2023
Congratulations to this semester’s Presidential Award Winners!
•Spirit of The Citadel – John Brush – Athletics
•Rising Star of The Citadel – Jaydee Sipiorski – Facilities and Engineering
•Excellence in Customer Service – John Stabinger – Office of Communications and Marketing
The decision to attend The Citadel is a commitment to be challenged. As a member of the Corps of Cadets, you will join an extraordinary group of young individuals driven by a strong moral code and a desire to make a difference. You are strong, but when you join your classmates, you become part of a team. Together you become resilient. You form lifelong bonds that define who you are. You learn to uphold standards and learn the value of accountability and integrity. And in this process, you realize that you are capable of more than you ever thought.
Choose something different… and you’ll never be the same.
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