August 5, 2026

The Citadel Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Highlight Andre M. Roberts ’10 From Columbia, SC, to the NFL, Andre M. Roberts has built a legacy defined by excellence, leadership, and service. A three-time All-Southern Conference selection and two-time NCAA FCS All-American wide receiver for The Citadel Bulldogs, Roberts remains one of the most accomplished players in program history. He continues to hold The Citadel’s all-time records for receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. Selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft, Roberts enjoyed an outstanding professional career spanning more than a decade, competing with the Cardinals, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, and Carolina Panthers. He was named to the 2018 Pro Bowl, becoming only the second Citadel Bulldog to earn that distinction. Beyond his success on the field, Roberts has exemplified commitment to community and country. His dedication to supporting service members, veterans, and their families earned him the NFL Salute to Service Award presented by USAA. Andre Roberts represents the very best of The Citadel — achievement, perseverance, leadership, and service. We proudly celebrate his continued impact and the legacy he has created as a Bulldog and beyond. Learn more about distinguished alumni at citadelalumni.org/news-stories/distinguished-alumni/dcal/.

August 4, 2026

A familiar downtown Charleston landmark is going away. Demolition of the College Lodge at the College of Charleston, formerly the Downtowner Motor Inn, began on Monday, July 27. postandcourier.com/charleston_sc/college-lodge-calhoun-street-charleston-demolition/article_74a61181-9e1a-4675-9c78-692b9f269560.html

From a letter to his readers from Pat Conroy, '67, posted on his website, August 3, 2009: "We toured The Citadel and I pointed out the places I had lived when I was pretending to be a cadet. I owe The Citadel more than I can express in words. That day, The Citadel was beautiful in sunlight, and Charleston strutted in the beauty of all its strange elixirs." https://patconroy.com/letter-to-readers-august-2009/

By August 1, 1892, The Citadel at Marion Square had been restored and improved following the fire in March of that year. The Corps of Cadets returned on October 1, 1892.

July 31, 2026

To mark the anniversary of the interment at Arlington National Cemetery of Col Myron C. Harrington, Jr., USMC, Ret., '60, former member and chair of The Citadel Board of Visitors, we are sharing this article from Task & Purpose, taskandpurpose.com. Link in bio: taskandpurpose.com/history/myron-harrington-marine-hue-city/

July 30, 2026