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The Citadel Alumni Association Contributes to Scholarships

The Citadel Alumni Association capped off a banner year of giving at its annual membership meeting. The Association will contribute $900,000 to support college operations, CAA legacy cadet and need-based scholarships, and enhance The Citadel’s Service to Country Tuition Scholarships and National Service Room and Board Scholarships for ROTC cadets.

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  • September 3, 2026
  • Cadets stopped by to pick up swords donated as part of the CAA’s Legacy Sword program. Presentation of these Legacy Swords was executed by Shamus Gillen, ’96, who handles the program here in the Alumni Office.

Swords donated to the program by alumni are used for a variety of purposes, including being loaned to current sword-bearing cadets, use in Junior Sword Arch and inclusion in historical displays.

The Citadel Alumni Association’s Sword Legacy Program creates a link between members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and members of the Long Grey Line. The program was established in response to many alumni reaching out to find a use for their old swords.

To learn more visit: https://citadelalumni.org/about/sword-legacy-program/.
  • September 2, 2026
  • Paul P. Warley, Jr., ’84, CEO of Ascent Solar, was featured in the Interesting Engineering article, “Why the Next Space Race Could Depend on Solving a Massive Power Challenge.”

interestingengineering.com/energy/flexible-panels-reshape-space-power
  • September 1, 2026
  • The Lords of Discipline, by Pat Conroy, ’67, was published by Houghton Mifflin in September 1980, with September 1 traditionally cited as its publication date.
  • August 31, 2026
  • The late Tandy Rice, ’61, was recently featured in The Post and Courier following the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton. The article highlights Tandy’s role as Parton’s talent agent during the early years of her remarkable country music career.

“Tandy was not only one of the greatest agents in the business, but he was also one of the greatest people I’ve ever known,” Parton said in her August 2015 tribute. “I loved him dearly as a friend. He will live in the heart of this town forever, and forever he will certainly live in mine.”

postandcourier.com/business/dolly-parton-citadel-charleston-talent-agent/article_aaa2941c-58f9-47a9-bdfe-24a91faf42c5.html
  • The renovated west side of Johnson Hagood Stadium was completed in 2008 with the official opening on Aug. 30, 2008. The Citadel Bulldog Monument was also completed in August 2008.
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Cadets stopped by to pick up swords donated as part of the CAA’s Legacy Sword program. Presentation of these Legacy Swords was executed by Shamus Gillen, ’96, who handles the program here in the Alumni Office.

Swords donated to the program by alumni are used for a variety of purposes, including being loaned to current sword-bearing cadets, use in Junior Sword Arch and inclusion in historical displays.

The Citadel Alumni Association’s Sword Legacy Program creates a link between members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and members of the Long Grey Line. The program was established in response to many alumni reaching out to find a use for their old swords.

To learn more visit: https://citadelalumni.org/about/sword-legacy-program/.
Cadets stopped by to pick up swords donated as part of the CAA’s Legacy Sword program. Presentation of these Legacy Swords was executed by Shamus Gillen, ’96, who handles the program here in the Alumni Office.

Swords donated to the program by alumni are used for a variety of purposes, including being loaned to current sword-bearing cadets, use in Junior Sword Arch and inclusion in historical displays.

The Citadel Alumni Association’s Sword Legacy Program creates a link between members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and members of the Long Grey Line. The program was established in response to many alumni reaching out to find a use for their old swords.

To learn more visit: https://citadelalumni.org/about/sword-legacy-program/.
Cadets stopped by to pick up swords donated as part of the CAA’s Legacy Sword program. Presentation of these Legacy Swords was executed by Shamus Gillen, ’96, who handles the program here in the Alumni Office.

Swords donated to the program by alumni are used for a variety of purposes, including being loaned to current sword-bearing cadets, use in Junior Sword Arch and inclusion in historical displays.

The Citadel Alumni Association’s Sword Legacy Program creates a link between members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and members of the Long Grey Line. The program was established in response to many alumni reaching out to find a use for their old swords.

To learn more visit: https://citadelalumni.org/about/sword-legacy-program/.
Cadets stopped by to pick up swords donated as part of the CAA’s Legacy Sword program. Presentation of these Legacy Swords was executed by Shamus Gillen, ’96, who handles the program here in the Alumni Office.

Swords donated to the program by alumni are used for a variety of purposes, including being loaned to current sword-bearing cadets, use in Junior Sword Arch and inclusion in historical displays.

The Citadel Alumni Association’s Sword Legacy Program creates a link between members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and members of the Long Grey Line. The program was established in response to many alumni reaching out to find a use for their old swords.

To learn more visit: https://citadelalumni.org/about/sword-legacy-program/.
Cadets stopped by to pick up swords donated as part of the CAA’s Legacy Sword program. Presentation of these Legacy Swords was executed by Shamus Gillen, ’96, who handles the program here in the Alumni Office. Swords donated to the program by alumni are used for a variety of purposes, including being loaned to current sword-bearing cadets, use in Junior Sword Arch and inclusion in historical displays. The Citadel Alumni Association’s Sword Legacy Program creates a link between members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and members of the Long Grey Line. The program was established in response to many alumni reaching out to find a use for their old swords. To learn more visit: https://citadelalumni.org/about/sword-legacy-program/.
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Paul P. Warley, Jr., ’84, CEO of Ascent Solar, was featured in the Interesting Engineering article, “Why the Next Space Race Could Depend on Solving a Massive Power Challenge.”

interestingengineering.com/energy/flexible-panels-reshape-space-power
Paul P. Warley, Jr., ’84, CEO of Ascent Solar, was featured in the Interesting Engineering article, “Why the Next Space Race Could Depend on Solving a Massive Power Challenge.” interestingengineering.com/energy/flexible-panels-reshape-space-power
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The Lords of Discipline, by Pat Conroy, ’67, was published by Houghton Mifflin in September 1980, with September 1 traditionally cited as its publication date.
The Lords of Discipline, by Pat Conroy, ’67, was published by Houghton Mifflin in September 1980, with September 1 traditionally cited as its publication date.
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The late Tandy Rice, ’61, was recently featured in The Post and Courier following the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton. The article highlights Tandy’s role as Parton’s talent agent during the early years of her remarkable country music career.

“Tandy was not only one of the greatest agents in the business, but he was also one of the greatest people I’ve ever known,” Parton said in her August 2015 tribute. “I loved him dearly as a friend. He will live in the heart of this town forever, and forever he will certainly live in mine.”

postandcourier.com/business/dolly-parton-citadel-charleston-talent-agent/article_aaa2941c-58f9-47a9-bdfe-24a91faf42c5.html
The late Tandy Rice, ’61, was recently featured in The Post and Courier following the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton. The article highlights Tandy’s role as Parton’s talent agent during the early years of her remarkable country music career. “Tandy was not only one of the greatest agents in the business, but he was also one of the greatest people I’ve ever known,” Parton said in her August 2015 tribute. “I loved him dearly as a friend. He will live in the heart of this town forever, and forever he will certainly live in mine.” postandcourier.com/business/dolly-parton-citadel-charleston-talent-agent/article_aaa2941c-58f9-47a9-bdfe-24a91faf42c5.html
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The renovated west side of Johnson Hagood Stadium was completed in 2008 with the official opening on Aug. 30, 2008. The Citadel Bulldog Monument was also completed in August 2008.
The renovated west side of Johnson Hagood Stadium was completed in 2008 with the official opening on Aug. 30, 2008. The Citadel Bulldog Monument was also completed in August 2008.
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