The expression “keeping it in the family” is the most accurate way to describe the Tye family and their relationship with The Citadel.

Approximately 400 graduate, evening undergraduate and veteran students accepted diplomas during The Citadel Graduate College’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in McAlister Field House.

Approximately 500 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets accepted diplomas during The Citadel’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in McAlister Field House.

Approximately 500 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets accepted diplomas in McAlister Field House on May 5, 2018.

Honorary degrees were presented to Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa and Citadel Foundation Board of Directors Chairman Claudius E. Watts, IV.

Six individuals were presented awards during the South Carolina Corps of Cadets commencement ceremony Saturday, May 5.

Many Citadel families have a legacy of attendance at the Military College of South Carolina. The South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2018 has 56 legacy students who invited special presenters.

Seventeen of the newest Marine Corps officers took their commissioning oath on Friday, May 4 in Summerall Chapel.

Eleven of the newest Navy officers took their commissioning oath on Friday, May 4 in Summerall Chapel.

Twenty of the newest Air Force officers took their commissioning oath on Friday, May 4 in Summerall Chapel.