“I instantly knew that this was the place for me”: Meet Coast Guard veteran student Ricardo Quintero

Ricardo Quintero is a veteran and an undergraduate student at The Citadel majoring in Computer Science with minors in Cyber Security and Spanish. In addition to being a full-time student, he is a volunteer diver at the South Carolina Aquarium and does Spanish tutoring. Quintero served for seven years in the Coast Guard and, after graduating, expects to accept a commission into the Air Force to pursue a career as a fighter pilot.

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The Citadel presents posthumous degree to Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz, ’08

The Military College of South Carolina presented a posthumous degree and class ring to the family of Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz, a member of the Class of 2008.

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“The greatest benefit to being a veteran here is the community”: Meet Army veteran student Samuel Erickson

Samuel Erickson is a veteran and an undergraduate student at The Citadel majoring in Intelligence and Security Studies and focusing on Chinese language studies. He served for six years in the military before attending a college in Chicago, eventually enrolling into The Citadel. After graduating, Erickson plans continue serving his country and work at the Defense Intelligence Agency.

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“The Citadel is a great place to transition into from the military”: Meet Navy veteran student Aurel Edyvean

Aurel Edyvean is a veteran day student at The Citadel studying Political Science with a concentration in International Politics and Military Affairs. He is the current president of the Student Veterans Association at The Citadel. Edyvean still serves in the U.S. Navy Reserves and plans to pursue a career in either government work or law school after graduation.

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Citadel Board of Visitors member inducted into American College of Trial Lawyers

Stanley Myers, ’98, a member of The Citadel Board of Visitors, is now a fellow in a preeminent, nationally recognized organization for lawyers.

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From American Idol to The Citadel: Meet Air Force veteran student Nalani Quintello

Nalani Quintello is a veteran day student at The Citadel studying Business and Project Management. During her service, Quintello used her talents to become lead vocalist in the Premier Rock Band of the Air Force. She is an ambassador for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program and hopes to combine her passions for service and music into a business venture.

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Five teams move on to the final round in the Baker Business Bowl IX

Eleven teams competed in the semi-final round of the Baker Business Bowl IX on Thursday, Nov. 3. Business ideas ranged from hockey gear, bait casters, delivery drones and more. By the end of the day, only five teams advanced to the final round.

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The Citadel prepares to welcome alumni back to campus for Homecoming 2022

The first weekend in November will hold one of The Citadel’s biggest events on campus — Homecoming 2022 — hosted by The Citadel Alumni Association.

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Citadel alumni make rings a reality for deserving cadets

Earning a Citadel ring is one of the pinnacles of a cadet career, but for some, the worry of financial cost can make this milestone seem unattainable. Because of this,

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My Ring Story: “Make an impact on the people around you”

Damirelys Perez is a Psychology major. She was born in Pennsylvania and has lived in Japan and Germany. She is captain for the women’s rifle team and has been named

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