April 2, 2026

William P. Leek, Jr., '11, is the director of safety and security for the New Kensington-Arnold School District in Pennsylvania. community.triblive.com/news/4010767

🎉 Class of 2026 Parents, Family, and Friends! 🎉 There’s still time to secure a Life Membership for your cadet at the discounted rate of $400, but don’t wait too long—this special offer is only available until Commencement Day! 📢 Since the March 15th deadline has passed: 🔹 We cannot guarantee that membership items will arrive in time to be picked up with their classmates. 🔹 Your cadet will not be announced as a Life Member during Commencement. 💙 A Life Membership in The Citadel Alumni Association is a meaningful and lasting Graduation gift! To take advantage of this offer, visit: 🔗 citadelalumni.org/product-category/membership/ and select New Life Membership (Current Student) – $400. 🚀 Class of 2027 parents – you can also lock in this $400 rate now through your cadet’s Commencement Day in 2027! Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate your cadet’s achievement with a lifelong connection to The Citadel Alumni Association! 🎓💙

April 1, 2026

On April 1, 2005, a production crew for the Dave Matthews Band visited The Citadel to film scenes for the music video of their 2005 single "American Baby." The video can be found at youtu.be/wU8SbHTVavA.

March 31, 2026

The Citadel's Colonel Robert R. McCormick Beach Club, which was destroyed by Hurricane Hugo on September 22, 1989, was rebuilt and dedicated on March 31, 1995.

The Palmetto Regiment of South Carolina, trained in part by cadets from The Citadel in 1846, played a key role in the Mexican-American War. After landing near Veracruz, the regiment launched an expedition to Alvarado beginning March 30, 1847, and went on to fight in major actions including the Siege of Veracruz and the Battle of Churubusco. They were among the first U.S. troops to enter Mexico City in September 1847. Of the 1,048 who served, 441 never returned. Their sacrifice is honored at the Palmetto Regiment Monument at the South Carolina State House. Citadel alumni members of the Palmetto Regiment are remembered on The Citadel War Memorial.

Today is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Please join us in thanking and remembering our Vietnam Vets.