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

The Citadel Board of Visitors presented honorary degrees to recipients during the commencement celebrations for the Class of 2026.

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.

Outstanding cadets and active duty students honored at The Citadel’s 2026 awards convocation.

“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.”

Cadet Kyle O’Grady won The Citadel’s annual Star of the West contest on Wednesday, May 6.

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

A look at some of the events happening on campus, including registration for The Citadel Success Institute, commencement celebrations and more.

The Citadel is mourning the loss of Brig. Gen. James Emory Mace, ’63, a distinguished alumnus whose leadership and service left a lasting impact on the college and its cadets.

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