Zachary Sowards is a Mechanical Engineering major from Summerville, South Carolina. He is Lima Company’s commander.

Mecca Jackson is an Exercise Science major from Sandersville, Georgia. After graduation, she hopes to return to The Citadel to complete her master’s degree in Sports Management. Jackson is a member of the track and field team.

Colton Horvath is from Clemmons, North Carolina, and chose to pursue a Biology degree at The Citadel. Upon graduation, he expects to accept a commission into the Air Force.

The Citadel recently welcomed friends and families of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets on campus for its annual Parents’ Day weekend.

Willam Varn is Tango Company commander from Pawleys Island, South Carolina. He is a Mechanical Engineering major that is pursuing his PE licensing. Varn is a member of the 2024 Junior Sword Arch, 2024 Summerall Guard and a recipient of Gold Stars, Dean’s list and has been awarded President’s List. 

The Citadel has joined up with the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs to become a partner of the South Carolina Veteran Coalition.

The Citadel has just snipped the ceremonial blue ribbon to open the new Capers Hall, which houses the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The previous building of the same name was demolished in 2021 to make way for the new one, which was designed by the architectural firm Woolpert.

“Both the contributions and outcomes of our cadets, students, faculty, staff and supporters have made our long-running success possible, and we appreciate the recognition of that hard work.”

The President’s List, awarded for academic and military excellence, is one of the most distinguished cadet awards presented by The Citadel.

Gold stars are awarded each semester to cadets and students who have earned a grade point ratio of 3.7 or higher.