“To succeed you’ve got to lead from the front at all times. You are there to show them the way.”

After graduating The Citadel in 1953, he went into active duty in the Air Force for 21 years.

There are two new flags in the Veteran Student Success Center that highlight the college’s strong support and connection with the military.

Colonel William M. (Bill) Connor, V, USA (Ret.), ’90, will join The Citadel Board of Visitors as its newest member on July 1, 2021.

It is exciting to welcome Col. Sonny Leggett to The Citadel’s leadership team as Vice President for Communications and Marketing.

First, to all of The Citadel’s veteran students, thank you for your service to the United States of America. The college would also like to congratulate our veteran students who

“This place has to constantly change and get better. That’s what I wanted to do, giving back what I learned in 25 years with the Navy.”

“I am thrilled, humbled and excited to lead the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as director to ensure the national treasure in our backyard.”

“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.