September at The Citadel ushered in milestones and a changing season. Here’s a look back at the month in photos.

Major events of the weekend include the Ring Presentation Ceremony for The Citadel Class of 2027, the letter ceremony for the Class of 2030 and a Saturday dress parade.

When Gen. Frank McKenzie, USMC (Ret.), ’79, graduated from The Citadel nearly 47 years ago, he left campus a changed man. On Friday, Sept. 25, McKenzie stepped onto the stage

Across South Carolina, there is no better return on investment for college students and parents than The Citadel. That assessment comes from TIME, which recently named The Citadel among America’s

August at The Citadel was all about beginnings. The class of 2030 reported to campus, a new college president took the helm and a new school year began.

Gen. Frank McKenzie, USMC (Ret.), ’79, officially took over as the president of The Citadel on July 1, 2026.

Each year, The Citadel Graduate College celebrates student and faculty excellence in areas of academics, leadership and service during the annual CGC Awards Ceremony.

The Citadel honored three of its most outstanding cadets during the South Carolina Corps of Cadets Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9.

More than 170 members of the Class of 2026 entered the United States Armed Forces as officers following a joint commissioning ceremony on Friday, May 8, in McAlister Field House.

“The Citadel family is deeply saddened by the passing of the great Ted Turner — a three-time cadet father, a two-time commencement speaker and honorary grad and a longtime supporter of the college.”