Women are — and for decades have been — an integral part of the team that helps the Military College of South Carolina produce so many future leaders

A new generation of cadets are officially patch-holding members of The Citadel’s African American Society.

The President’s List, awarded for academic and military excellence, is one of the most distinguished cadet awards presented by The Citadel.

These Eagle Scouts take trips together, host events for local packs and troops, and complete acts of service in the community.

The Citadel Commandant of Cadets is a vice presidential position that is responsible for the command, leadership development and oversight of the 2,300-member South Carolina Corps of Cadets.

The former cadet, and current Air Force reservist, will now serve his alma mater as the Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets.

We intend for at least 10% of the work on the new Capers Hall to be awarded to minority contractors,” said Shawn Edwards, chief diversity officer for The Citadel.

Unlike some people, the Corps of Cadets (to use another military term) has “embraced the suck.” They know this isn’t an ideal situation, but they’re doing what has to be done to remain on campus.

A look at some of the big February events happening in and around The Citadel’s campus, including events celebrating Black History Month.

Jim Dillahey,’01, leads the world’s largest piping and drumming organization, is an accomplished piper and a full-time teacher of piping at The Citadel.