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Professionals looking to advance their military careers or pursue work in international relations, law, or business can get practical training at The Citadel’s International Politics and Military Affairs graduate program.

The Citadel School of Humanities and Social Sciences is hosting a free public event to explore the life and legacy of celebrated American author Pat Conroy, entitled, “Pat Conroy at The Citadel Symposium.” The symposium takes place from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, at the college’s Holliday Alumni Center.

Terry Mays served 30 years on active duty and reserve duty for the United States Army. Learn more about Mays’ service and long family history of serving in the armed forces. The Citadel is proud to honor those who have served our country, including the veterans who are now members of our faculty and staff.

Fort Ligonier will host author and Citadel professor David L. Preston for “The Military Education of George Washington in the Braddock Expedition.”

Citadel professor and former Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr., is teaching a new course for the spring semester called The Why and the How: The Making of the International African American Museum. Every class in the course is open to the public.

One of Mexico’s leading trade and development dignitaries shared his view of relations with the United States this week while visiting Charleston. Luis Rubio, chairman of the Mexican Council of Foreign Relations and of the Mexico City-based Center for Research for Development, spoke to classes at The Citadel.

United Nation Ambassador Nikki Haley appears to have been passed over for the job long-rumored to be her next political step: secretary of state.

Members of the intelligence community are obsessed with critical thinking because their assessments have real-life consequences. 

Some political science cadets and graduate students at The Citadel have a new perspective on the potential impacts of diplomatic efforts related to the global tension surrounding North Korea’s nuclear weapons tests.

Data breaches are everywhere and they’re beginning to realize that it’s up to them to keep our personal and national information private.