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.”

April at The Citadel flew by while the Corps of Cadets kept a steady rhythm of discipline, discovery and community.

The Class of 2026 commencement ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 9.

Each year, The Citadel recognizes one team and one employee for their outstanding efforts and performance that goes above and beyond. For the 2025-26 academic year, The Citadel recognized the

Stone Fish, an innovative fishing apparel brand, has won the 12th annual Baker Business Bowl, sending Cadet Bryson Barrett home with a $10,000 check.

March at The Citadel passed in a blur, marked by momentum, tradition and anticipation.