Established by the Board of Visitors, the award is presented to those whose service to the college or state is particularly noteworthy.

An alumnus, lauded for his dedication to The Citadel mission of developing principled leaders and for his integrity as an executive in the global textile industry, is again being honored by his alma mater.

“All nurses lead whether at the bedside, in the community, or at hospitals. Catherine Hill is most certainly doing that.”

“Carmine was so important to everybody. He was everybody’s best friend.”

Across four decades of leadership, Riley continuously considered Charleston’s public realm first and foremost.

The Citadel welcomed its first class of cadet Community Service Officers during a ceremony led by the college’s Department of Public Safety.

“We are very excited to honor and recognize Dr. John Palms as the 2020 recipient of the Krause Center for Leadership & Ethics award…”

“Just looking at everything and the improvements that’s been made. I’m glad to say I’ve been here.”

Stavridis led the NATO Alliance in global operations from 2009 to 2013 as Supreme Allied Commander with responsibility for Afghanistan, Libya, the Balkans, Syria, counter piracy, and cyber security.

“Ernest F. Hollings lived the ideals of The Citadel by answering the call of duty and service to country time and again.”