November 2025 Notes from the Provost
Dear Faculty and Staff,
It seems like yesterday we were preparing for the beginning of a new semester, and now November has rolled in. We’re on the downhill side of the semester but still as busy as ever. October was an industrious month, and there is an abundance of good news to share, including the groundbreaking ceremony for the Krause School of Leadership and Ethics.
The formalized school of leadership reminds us that developing principled leaders is always at the heart of what we do. On Oct. 22, we were reminded again during the annual Class of 1979 Leadership Day. While senior and junior cadets participated in leadership training, more than 1,000 freshmen and sophomores served in the community. The freshmen visited local elementary schools where they worked with young students, sharing The Citadel’s core values—honor, duty and respect—and discussing what it means to be a hero. The sophomore class partnered with organizations such as Home Works of America, Lowcountry Orphan Relief and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.
Each year, cadets contribute more than 7,000 hours of service to the community—echoing the example set by the Class of 1979, which has donated nearly $1 million to endow Leadership Day.
As we celebrate the leadership of our cadets, we pause to remember another great alumnus who set an enduring example. Col. Leonard Fulghum Jr., former chair of the Board of Visitors, passed away Oct. 25. His remarkable leadership and lifelong dedication to the college remain an inspiration to us all—a reminder that The Citadel’s spirit continues through the important work we do each day.
Until next time,
Brigadier General Sally Selden, Ph.D., SPHR
Provost and Dean of the College
