The Citadel earns the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation

The Citadel is among the more than 230 U.S. colleges and universities that received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.

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Steve Giove named Director of Bands at The Citadel

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Steve Giove, USMC (Ret.), has been announced as the new Director of Bands at The Citadel.

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Upcoming News from The Citadel – January 2026

A look at some of the events happening on campus, including MLK Day parade and service, the start of classes and more.

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Why we serve: Chief Peña on life, leadership and legacy

Chief Master Sergeant (Ret.) Victor A. Peña doesn’t measure leadership by rank, ribbons, or medals, but instead by the people he shaped and impacted in over 30 years in the U.S. Air Force’s Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) program.

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The Citadel photographer’s 25 favorite photos from 2025

As the year comes to a close, The Citadel’s Director of Photography Ed Wray compiled his favorite 25 photos from 2025.

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Citadel professor to serve as next Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Defense

After years of teaching law to the next generation of principled leaders, Citadel professor Platte Moring has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next Inspector General for the Department of Defense.

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The Citadel recognized as Top 10 Military Friendly employer for 2026

The Citadel has been recognized as the No. 9 Military Friendly Employer among other government and nonprofit organizations.

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Citadel President to retire, culminating a 50-year career in public service

Gen. Glenn Walters, USMC (Ret.), ’79, announced today that the spring semester will be his last at The Citadel as he prepares to retire at the end of June 2026.

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Homecoming 2025 unites generations of Citadel alumni

Each fall, The Citadel welcomes thousands of alumni, family members and friends back to campus for one of the most anticipated weekends of the year — Homecoming.

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