October 2025 Notes from the Provost
Dear Faculty and Staff,
Autumn has settled on campus, bringing with it remarkable things—a harvest moon, king tides and the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings.
For the second consecutive year, The Citadel has been named the Best Regional University in the South, standing out among more than 100 public and private institutions across 12 states. It also marks the 15th straight year we’ve been recognized as the Best Public University in the South. In addition, The Citadel was ranked No. 3 for Undergraduate Teaching among regional universities in the South, and our business and computer science programs earned national recognition.
These rankings affirm the value of the education we provide and our commitment to the students we serve. But we’re not standing still—our world-class faculty continue to develop new programs, strengthen existing ones and share their expertise across the community. For example, Brian Madison Jones, dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, was recently appointed to the South Carolina Humanities board of directors. Please join me in congratulating our colleague!
On October 16, we will take another important step forward as we break ground on the new Krause School of Leadership, ushering in the next chapter of leadership education at The Citadel and reminding us that the education and leader development of these bright young men and women is at the heart of what we do.
Together, we will continue to build on the reputation that makes The Citadel No. 1.
Until next time,
Brigadier General Sally Selden, Ph.D., SPHR
Provost and Dean of the College