What is The Gold Star Journal?

The Gold Star Journal, which was founded in July 1996 by Dr. Suzanne Mabrouk (Chemistry Department), promotes academic excellence at The Citadel through the publication of cross-disciplinary, nonfiction papers. Selected works demonstrate effective writing, research skills, and critical thinking.

Over the years, the following departments have been represented in the journal: Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Education, English, History, Honors Program, Mathematics and Computer Science , Modern Languages, Political Science, and Psychology. One edition included a prize-winning essay written for a Truman Scholarship.