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“We asked much of you, and you delivered in an environment unique in our 177-year history.”

Returning to campus during the COVID-19 pandemic was the ultimate team sport, and as Regimental Commander Cadet Col. Nick Piacentini served as team captain.

All year long, officials have tried to make the campus something of a bubble to keep the virus controlled.

We asked much of you, and you delivered in an environment unique in our history.

Photo above: Dr. James Bezjian leads a Baker School of Business hybrid learning class on innovation in Bond Hall at The Citadel on October 6, 2020. From the initiation of

Cadets will not be granted leave before the furlough departure. They will, however, be able to enjoy food trucks, increased intramural activities and outdoor games.

Regardless of our backgrounds, what part of the nation or the world we are from, or our personal opinions, we remain unified through our core values, no matter the adversity we face.

The event, featuring Lt. Colonel Frederick Whittle, USMC (ret), ’80, will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The need for 2.5% increase was explained by the Vice President of Finance and Business as a means of continuing the college’s solid financial footing.

There is nothing ordinary about The Citadel, including the way the college is responding to the challenges presented by the coronavirus.