October 26, 2026

Today we remember Author Pat Conroy, '67, on what would have been his 81st birthday.

Today, National Day of the Deployed, which honors United States military personnel deployed around the globe, we are thankful for all of our deployed alumni and the sacrifices they make to protect us!

The Citadel's first Homecoming was held on October 25, 1924, with a 6-0 win over Furman at College Park. Photo: Daniel Library

October 23, 2026

On October 23, 1983, a truck bomb destroyed the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, killing 241 American service members. Among them was 1st Lt. Charles Jeffrey Schnorf, The Citadel Class of 1981. We remember his sacrifice—and that of all who gave their lives that day—on this solemn anniversary.

October 22, 2026

Astronaut Randy Bresnik, '89, is leading NASA’s Artemis III mission into space next year. He was featured on the October 4th episode of the Wall Street Journal's podcast My Monday Morning, with Lane Floresheim, talking about his leadership style, how he sleeps while afloat and what it’s like starting the week in space. Find the podcast at the link below or wherever you listen to podcasts. open.spotify.com/episode/0tdqZaWRPoDBye3PUUqhyC

October 21, 2026: Leadership Day