This year marks the first time both Corps of Cadets from The Citadel and Virginia Military Institute (VMI) are led by regimental commanders who are women.

More than 550 cadets, active duty and veteran students, members of the Class of 2022, now proudly wear The Citadel class ring.

Cadet Chia-Feng Chiang is a Finance major from Changhua, Taiwan. A member of the Summerall Guards, he has earned gold stars multiple semesters.

Two of America’s Senior Military Colleges will recognize a historic moment this weekend during events at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 2.

Relatives and friends will be welcomed to the college campus during The Citadel’s annual Parents’ Weekend Friday, Oct. 1 – Sunday, Oct. 3.

“Honor, Duty, and Respect are now significantly instilled within me.”

“Many Black farmers and other groups who have experienced historic discrimination have inherited heirs’ property.”

“After my time here at The Citadel I will be working with the Department of Defense within the cyber domain for at least two years.”

Jacob Hagstrom, Ph.D., interviewed in this article, is a professor with The Citadel’s Department of History.

I would like to add positively to the long-standing legacy of The Citadel band of gold through the way that I interact with others as a law enforcement officer.