The Citadel in Photos

Higgins honored

Details: Created on Friday, 05 November 2010 09:51

Citadel football coach Kevin Higgins was named an Honorary Life Member of The Citadel Alumni Association Nov. 5 during Homecoming activities.

Heroism Day of Service

Details: Created on Tuesday, 02 November 2010 07:22

Cadets and faculty of The Citadel fanned out across the community to provide valuable help at several organizations as part of the college's first annual Fall day of service, "Heroism Day." Sites where cadets and faculty participated included Veteran’s Hospital, Crisis Ministries, Lowcountry Food Bank, Cannon St. YMCA, John’s Island Rural Mission, United Methodist Relief, Salvation Army, Migrant Head Start program, Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, and Sea Island Habitat.

Kids and Costumes in the Barracks

Details: Created on Tuesday, 02 November 2010 07:18

Carrying on a Halloween tradition, 4th Battalion hosted kids in costumes Saturday night, October 30.

Circling the globe with Ambassador Armitage

Details: Created on Wednesday, 27 October 2010 07:07

Former ambassador and U.S. deputy secretary of state, Richard L. Armitage, spoke to a rapt audience during a Greater Issues address on Oct. 26, in McAlister Field House on The Citadel campus. A compelling speaker, Armitage continues to be engaged in a range of global business and public policy endeavors and is a frequent speaker and writer. Before he left public service, Armitage directed U.S. aid to the new independent states of the former Soviet Union.

The Citadel walks for Alzheimer's Research

Details: Created on Monday, 25 October 2010 05:12

The Citadel turned out a strong cadre to participate in the Memory Walk sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association. Led by Citadel First Lady, Donna Rosa (center), "Team Kangeter" (in honor of Mrs. Rosa's father, Henry Kangeter) made a valuable impact on the regional event held October 23.

Candidate Haley speaks on campus

Details: Created on Friday, 22 October 2010 10:54

As a guest of The Citadel's Republican Society, Gubernatorial hopeful Nikki Haley addresses cadets, faculty and staff in Buyer Auditorium.

Protecting the United States at home and abroad...

Details: Created on Thursday, 21 October 2010 12:49

Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, speaks to a full McAllister Field House about the department's operations, philosophy and future directions. She highlighted the growing trend across all branches of government and the military to operate with greater integration of resources and cooperation in order to achieve the complex, global objectives of securing our international well-being.

Ushering in the Ring Hop...an arch like no other

Details: Created on Wednesday, 20 October 2010 11:55

The fourteen member Junior Sword Arch (JSA) represents their class in a performance honoring the senior class (2011). The JSA have performed since 1931 with only minor changes to their execution. Their distinctive bicycling motion is unique to the unit in that it does not exist in any other military slow march.

Historic snapshot...a rare gift of riveting memoirs

Details: Created on Wednesday, 20 October 2010 05:45

On October 19, The Citadel proudly received several hundred pages comprising the memoirs of 1915 Citadel graduate Roy Carter Hilton. The papers recount his experiences as a POW for 42 months during World War II. Lt GenJohn Rosa, president of The Citadel, reviews some of the work with Hilton's daughter Laura Stearns. A survivor of the Bataan Death March, Mr. Hilton's accounts are likely the only first hand reports on record.

Command Review

Details: Created on Monday, 11 October 2010 09:39

Invited to join Lt Gen John W. Rosa, president of The Citadel (L.) is Robert Moyer, father of 2010-11 Regimental Commander Cory Moyer, and this year's award recipients.

The Parents' Weekend jeep review

Details: Created on Monday, 11 October 2010 09:32

Lt Gen John W. Rosa, president of The Citadel, with Mr. Robert Moyer (R.), father of the 2010-11 Regimental Commander Cory Moyer (L.), conduct review of the Corps of Cadets.

Playing to a packed parade

Details: Created on Monday, 11 October 2010 09:20

The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes, directed by Commander Mike Alverson, USN (Ret.), plays to a full Summerall Field for Parents' Weekend parade on a beautiful Saturday morning.

A Commandant's praise

Details: Created on Monday, 11 October 2010 09:17

Commandant of Cadets, Col. Leo Mercado USMC (Ret.) stands with recipients of The Kelly Cup.

The Ring...a big day for the senior class

Details: Created on Monday, 11 October 2010 08:52

Acknowledging a major achievement in the senior year -- finally putting on The Citadel ring during the 2010 Ring Presentation Ceremony.

A full house sits ready for the Ring Ceremony

Details: Created on Monday, 11 October 2010 08:48

The class of 2011 sits in anticipation of receiving their Citadel Rings in front of a packed McCallister Field House during Parents' Weekend.

A special march

Details: Created on Monday, 11 October 2010 08:44

The class of 2011 march before The Citadel's lower classes on their way to McAllister Field House for their Ring Presentation Ceremony.

Praise for academic excellence

Details: Created on Monday, 11 October 2010 06:52

President John W. Rosa, USAF (Ret.), confers Gold Star awards to the top academic performers in the Corps of Cadets.

In the company of heroes

Details: Created on Monday, 11 October 2010 06:52

Two cadets have the extraordinary privilege to spend time with one of America's highly decorated war heroes, Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, USMC (Ret.) of Mt. Pleasant, SC. He was on campus for activities and special acknowledgement at parade during the annual Medal of Honor Society Convention held in Charleston from September 29 - October 3. A total of 59 recipients participated in this year's convention.

America's heroes on campus

Details: Created on Monday, 11 October 2010 06:29

Medal of Honor recipents participating in the 2010 Medal of Honor Society Convention in Charleston gather on the steps ofThe Citadel's Summerall Chapel following their memorial service.

The Citadel Graduate College Leadership Seminar

Details: Created on Tuesday, 28 September 2010 10:34

Graduate students of regional colleges join our graduate students for a day dedicated to advanced learning in principled leadership run by the Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics and The Citadel Graduate College.

Ensuring the tradition continues

Details: Created on Tuesday, 28 September 2010 10:26

The Citadel and The Citadel Foundation proudly recognize the vital support our major contributors provide to the continuing success of the college. "Leaders in Philanthropy" is a special time on campus for these individuals to see their investments in action.

Kicking Off the Trident United Way Campaign

Details: Created on Monday, 13 September 2010 04:57

The Citadel president Lt Gen John W. Rosa completes the United Way pledge card in helping launch a new year of giving that will help many regional families and organizations.

The Fulghum Tradition Continues

Details: Created on Friday, 10 September 2010 13:59

Cadets benefit from the Leonard Fulghum Lecture Series, which featured a photo exhibit of work by combat photographer Stacy Pearsall.

A Nation Remembers

Details: Created on Friday, 10 September 2010 13:59

Even while en route to classes along The Avenue of Remembrance on September 11th, the campus community ponders that dark day in our recent history.

Two Colleges Share a Mission Across the World

Details: Created on Friday, 10 September 2010 13:59

Lt Gen John W. Rosa accepts a gift from Col. Yah-Shiun Shieh, visiting professor from Fu Hsing Kang College of Taipei. He is presenting The Citadel with the emblem of the Taiwanese college.

The Citadel's Global Engagement

Details: Created on Friday, 10 September 2010 13:59

Lt Gen John Rosa and Mrs. Rosa gather together in the Greater Issues Room with Provost BG Sam Hines and The Citadel's international students to hold an exchange with Visiting Professor Col. Yah-Shiun Shieh, professor of political science at Fu Hsing Kang College of Taipei, Taiwan.

Best-selling author addresses the campus

Details: Created on Tuesday, 24 August 2010 09:30

Joe Galloway, author of "We Were Soldiers Once and Young," which later was adapted for the major release film starring Mel Gibson (2002), addresses the campus on August 24 at McAllister Field House.

Ushering in the new academic year

Details: Created on Tuesday, 24 August 2010 09:25

Convocation in the field house on August 24, the day before classes resume.

Running with spirit

Details: Created on Tuesday, 17 August 2010 08:16

A company runs with their Guidon --getting stronger every day.

Direction from the top

Details: Created on Tuesday, 17 August 2010 08:16

Citadel President John W. Rosa addresses the new class of knobs on what to expect, how to perform and what they will learn in their new environment.

A different sunrise experience

Details: Created on Tuesday, 17 August 2010 08:12

The start of a new year includes early morning PT at The Citadel.

Taking their oath

Details: Created on Tuesday, 17 August 2010 08:02

On August16, the Class of 2014 is sworn in by the senior class, officially beginning their journey to become principled leaders in life. This year's incoming class includes the largest number of women and minorities.

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Rosa!

Details: Created on Tuesday, 17 August 2010 08:02

Following the Oath Ceremony for the Class of 2014, members of the senior class surprised The Citadel's First Lady, Donna Rosa, with a birthday wish and bouquet

Learning to follow, the first step

Details: Created on Monday, 16 August 2010 11:05

A typical scene on campus during the knobs' orientation in August.

Welcome Sierra Company

Details: Created on Monday, 16 August 2010 10:58

Cadet recruits in an early formation for the newly inducted Sierra Company. The Class of 2014 is one of the largest on record, requiring the additional company to accommodate the Corps.

Commandant's guidance

Details: Created on Monday, 16 August 2010 10:54

During their first Monday,the Class of 2014listens intently to Col. Leo Mercado, Commandant of Cadets, on how to follow and succeed as they begin their journey to become principled leaders.

Parents' orientation

Details: Created on Monday, 16 August 2010 10:50

Citadel President, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa USAF (Ret.), talks to families of the Class of 2014 about what to expect in their young people's experiences at The Citadel.

One last goodbye

Details: Created on Saturday, 14 August 2010 07:56

As the Class of 2014 begins their new journey in the leadership development process, families get a last look at their recruits.

Learning to follow

Details: Created on Saturday, 14 August 2010 07:53

A member of one of the largest incoming classes in history accepts the new uniform and initial instructions.

The Citadel leadership is ready for a new year

Details: Created on Saturday, 14 August 2010 07:53

The Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa and members of cadre pause during matriculation of one of the largest classes in history.

Learning to hustle

Details: Created on Saturday, 14 August 2010 07:49

A cadet recruit learns the new route.

Moving in for a new life

Details: Created on Saturday, 14 August 2010 07:46

A cadet recruit and his parents prepare to set up for a new life at The Citadel. Matriculation operations went smoothly as one of the largest classes on record was processed.

The new wardrobe

Details: Created on Saturday, 14 August 2010 07:46

Incoming knobs receive their first uniforms during matriculation on Saturday.

Sierra Company goes live

Details: Created on Saturday, 14 August 2010 07:43

One of the first cadet recruits (knob) checking in at Sierra Company Saturday morning, 14 August 2010. Sierra Company was created to accommodate one of the largest incoming freshman classes on record.

Facelift for Avenue of Remembrance

Details: Created on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 06:52

Resurfacing of several campus roads give us a fresh look and smooth drive.

3-day blitz on the roads

Details: Created on Monday, 19 July 2010 04:21

Lee Avenue being resurfaced in July. Several campus roads have been milled and repaved.

The New Daniel Library - Under Renovation

Details: Created on Tuesday, 15 June 2010 11:54

Long awaited renovation work is well underway, on time for the August re-opening. Visit the Library website pages for frequent photographic updates on the progress.

Advanced degree in hand

Details: Created on Sunday, 09 May 2010 12:49

A beaming graduate of The Citadel Graduate College proudly walks the stage on Sunday May 9, 2010.

Mike Veeck congratulates The CGC graduates

Details: Created on Sunday, 09 May 2010 12:34

In his signature insightful and whimsical way, RiverDogs co-owner Mike Veeck spoke to The Citadel Graduate College commencement audience about pursuing dreams, passions and beliefs. "In whatever pursuit you follow, never compromise your moral compass, and always try to have fun."

Recognizing Dr. Veeck

Details: Created on Sunday, 09 May 2010 12:34

The Citadel President John W. Rosa (left), Chairman of the Board of Visitors Douglas Snyder, and Citadel Provost Dr. Samuel Hines, Jr. (right) confer an honorary doctorate on RiverDogs co-owner Mike Veeck at the commencement exercises for The Citadel Graduate College. Dr. Veeck then addressed the 2010 graduates.

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