December 2025 Notes from the Provost
Dear Faculty and Staff,
Season’s greetings! It’s great to see cadets, students, faculty and staff back on campus after Thanksgiving. I hope you all had your share of turkey and dressing and are ready for the end-of-year push.
By now, you’ve heard that Citadel President Gen. Glenn Walters, USMC (Ret.), ’79, will retire in June after a 50-year career in public service. General Walters is a true visionary who successfully led the college through the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his sage leadership, The Citadel has undergone a historic revitalization with the construction of Bastin Hall and Capers Hall; the groundbreaking of the Krause School for Leadership and Ethics; the Johnson Hagood Stadium east-side stands replacement project; and, soon, the LeTellier Hall engineering building replacement.
In an era when many institutions of higher learning have struggled to remain financially solvent and relevant, The Citadel has strengthened its financial footing, achieved a balanced budget, launched new programs and continued to provide families with a sound return on their investment. As General Walters prepares to hand over command, he does so as an outstanding role model for our students, and he leaves the college on solid footing.
I look forward to seeing all of you during the December festivities as we celebrate the end of the year together. Thank you for all of your hard work this semester, and best wishes for the happiest of holidays.
Until next time,
Brigadier General Sally Selden, Ph.D., SPHR
Provost and Dean of the College
