The Student Scholarly Journal of The Corps of Cadets and The Citadel Graduate College
Our Mission
The Gold Star Journal (GSJ), which was founded in July 1996 by Dr. Suzanne Mabrouk (Chemistry Department), promotes academic excellence at The Citadel through (1) the publication of scholarly and artistic work and (2) presentations by published students at an annual conference.
The Gold Star Journal Academic Conference (GSJAC) enables authors to share their passion for research with a general audience. The work of the artists and photographers is prominently displayed at the conference, which occurs the second Tuesday after Corps Day.
The Journal is published annually for Corps Day, which occurs in mid-March. Submissions for the 2027 edition are open and will close on Friday, December 18th, 2026. We look forward to receiving your work.
The Gold Star Journal Endowment by Steve and Noreen Hodges, ’63
For Noreen and Steve Hodges, ’63, it was truly a magical moment when Steve discovered a copy of The Gold Star Journal on a table in Bastin Hall. They have since become involved and established the Gold Star Journal Endowment by Steve and Noreen Hodges, ’63. The fund provides financial resources to support, enhance, and sustain The Citadel’s Gold Star Journal program.