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.

Questions for Entrance Examination, August 29, 1882. https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/464

August 28, 2026