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

The spirit of generosity and achievement filled the air at The Citadel Foundation’s Scholarship Donor Dinner, an evening dedicated to bringing together scholarship donors and students.

Capt. Hugh Reavis Nelson Jr., Citadel Class of 1959, was recently honored with the Medal of Honor. In further tribute to this recognition, The Citadel held an event on campus for his family to celebrate Nelson’s life and the sacrifice he made.

The Citadel is grieving the loss of an outstanding alumnus who was known for his lifetime of service to his country, state, local community and alma mater.

On Friday, Jan. 3, the United States honored Capt. Hugh Reavis Nelson Jr., Citadel Class of 1959, with the nation’s highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War.

Hosted by The Citadel Alumni Association, The Citadel is looking back on its past weekend, which saw one of the biggest events on campus — Homecoming 2024.

Charlie Coe, ’73, is the recipient of the 2024 Krause Center Award for Distinguished Service Leadership and Ethics.

The second weekend in November will hold one of The Citadel’s biggest events on campus — Homecoming 2024 — hosted by The Citadel Alumni Association.

The Citadel’s Class of 1979 Leadership Day was held on Wednesday, Oct. 16. In place of regularly scheduled classes, Citadel cadets participated in a day of servant leadership.

Cadets Michael and Robert Hart are twin brothers from the Class of 2025. Their family legacy is linked to their father, John “Jay” Hart Jr., a member of The Citadel’s Class of 1992. As his sons honor his memory and continue the tradition, his Citadel ring, engraved with ‘92, now holds even greater significance.