Remembering Myra Thompson, one of the Emanuel 9 and a double Citadel alumna

In 2015, The Citadel Graduate College lost a double alumna who was dedicated to giving back and educatinng others — Rev. Myra Thompson.

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Hartsville native, Citadel graduate assumes command of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade

After a change of command ceremony, Brig. Gen. David L. Odom, Citadel Class of 1991, is now the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s commanding general.

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‘You feel like you can’t breathe’: Former Citadel athletes on being black in America

The Citadel alumni interviewed range in age from 39 to 51, and their experiences stretch from the near tragic to the absurd.

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Words of encouragement from Rev. Karen Lewis Crawford, a Citadel alumna minister

Rev. Karen Lewis Crawford, CGC Class of 2004, became the first African American woman ordained in the South Carolina Wesleyan Church last fall.

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The cybersecurity effects of coronavirus

Lieutenant Derek Bernsen, a member of The Citadel Class of 2013, is a Naval officer with an expertise in cyberspace operations.

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At 91, Citadel’s first woman graduate celebrates 50th commencement anniversary

The first woman to graduate from The Citadel walked the stage to accept her diploma for a master’s degree, 50 years ago, on May 29, 1970.

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The Citadel’s oldest alumnus to be remembered fondly

The Citadel is remembering one of its longest-living alumni, a member of the Class of 1938, who dedicated his life to his family and country.

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Citadel alumnus narrates Memorial Day message from First United States Army

Lt. Gen. Thomas James Jr., ’85, narriates a video from the First United States Army to remember Memorial Day, by highlighting a World War II soldier.

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The Citadel Space Star sets his sights on the moon

Randy Bresnik, ’89, currently serves in the astronaut office for exploration at Johnson Space Center, helping lead the Artemis 3 mission to the moon in 2024.

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Upstate commercial lab, founded by Citadel alum, first in SC to test for COVID-19

Kevin Murdock, Class of 1992, founded Premier Medical Laboratory Services, the first private SC commercial testing facility to test for COVID-19.

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