Two lifelong leaders who gave their time and talent to The Citadel are the newest recipients of South Carolina’s highest civilian honor.

“I listened to my dad who said to enjoy the small things at The Citadel because when we look back those are going to be the big things. The past four years will be hard to beat.”

More than 560 cadets will graduate as members of The Citadel Class of at McAlister Field House.

“On-campus housing is available to all degree-seeking students attending summer programs.”

After a year of overcoming unique challenges, The Citadel is recognizing some of its outstanding faculty members.

In three years, John Rush III aspires to graduate with a Citadel business degree and become a fourth-generation military service member.

“Christian views criticism as an opportunity for improvement and always strives for perfection. He may be one of the most outstanding cadets I have ever met.”

The Citadel is proud to recognize more than a dozen people who helped ensure cadet success, both daily as well as through the COVID crisis.

A group of therapy dogs visit cadets at The Citadel for a SoCon Student Athlete Mental Health Awareness Week campaign.

Col. Dylan W. Goff, Class of 2002 was elected chair, and Col. Peter M. McCoy Sr., Class of 1974, was re-elected as vice chair.