“It is up to men and women graduating from this school, who truly care about it, to continue its lasting legacy and remember those who have come before us. The ring connects us in this special way as a class and with our distinguished alumni. It’s the best way to wrap the prestigious history of this institution into one meaningful object, ” said Blake Giles.

By Melissa West, with The Citadel School of Engineering Five alumni — servant leaders in their field — are the newest members of The Citadel Academy of Engineers. At the

A “vertiport,” for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, could be inspired by designs developed by engineering cadets and students from The Citadel.

“Dr. Watson is performing at the very highest level of scholarly achievement and contributing immensely to the
success of The Citadel.”

“To ascend to Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation 18-years after graduating from college is an amazing accomplishment.”

The Citadel Society of Women Engineers chapter is on a mission to expand girls’ interest in engineering Within The Citadel School of Engineering there is a highly engaged chapter of

“This enhanced training provides students with a strong leadership foundation after graduation.”

“The Bronze level recognition means that your college is among the nation’s leaders in inclusive excellence.”

The cadets are designing the ground infrastructure, including vertical landing ports or vertiports, needed at regional airports.

Senior Engineering majors will work on construction approaches needed to accommodate electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles.