Approximately 35% of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2019 took their military commissioning oaths on Fri., May 3.

One of the first major events during the commencement season at The Citadel is the annual awards convocation for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. The awards are presented to cadets and active duty students in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments.

The Citadel Director of Undergraduate Research, Dena Garner, Ph.D., is the recipient of one of the top science awards presented by the state of South Carolina. Governor Henry McMaster presented Garner

Daniel Esteban is the South Carolina Corps of Cadets’s best-drilled cadet after winning The Citadel’s 2019 Star of the West competition.

Legacy cadets and students receive their diplomas from special alumni Attending The Military College of South Carolina is a tradition for some families that dates back generations. That presents a

Approximately 500 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets (SCCC) are being awarded diplomas on May 4, and are progressing to their next step in life whether it be a career as a military officer; a job as a working professional; attending graduate, medical or law school, or serving in internships.

Photo: Citadel cadets gather together during a joint training exercise with Charleston County S.W.A.T. and 628th Security Forces Squadron April 12, 2019, on Naval Weapons Station-Charleston (Courtesy: Joint Base Charleston) As

Drink Up, a company that would let customers order craft beer online, wins competition after five teams of cadets and students pitch their business ideas.

The Citadel’s Assistant Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, J. Goosby Smith, will give the keynote speech at a dialogue about anti-discrimination.

Citadel Professor Johnston Peeples, Ph.D., is honored for service and leadership while the School of Engineering recognizes industry leaders for their accomplishments.