Prior to the service, many of Watts’s friends and colleagues spoke about the leadership and integrity he displayed throughout his career and life.

“The Citadel is a better place, thanks to his dedicated service.”

“Stanley was always humble and represented his alma mater and community with the utmost respect and pride.”

The Military College of South Carolina will host an event titled “The Wheel of Time: Books to Film at The Citadel” on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m.

After years of preparations and planning, the Capers Hall ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Saturday, Sept. 9, to officially commemorate The Citadel’s newest academic building.

Citadel alumna Taylor Diggs has received the Marcus L. Urann Fellowship by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.

Col. F. G. “Greg” Delleney Jr., ’74, was elected chair, and Col. Peter M. McCoy Sr., ’74, was re-elected as vice chair for the one year remaining in his term.

The project was exhaustively researched to link these vehicles to alumni who personify The Citadel’s mission to produce principled leaders.

Remains of one of America’s most decorated officers, Maj. Gen. Harry Pickett, ’11, who fought in both World War I and II, are being returned for re-burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

The Citadel Board of Visitors presented honorary degrees to recipients during the commencement celebrations for the Class of 2023.