April 28, 2026

CPT Zachary E. Smith, USA, '18, is the program director for Murray State University’s ROTC program. marshallcountydaily.com/2026/04/24/army-captain-with-nato-experience-takes-helm-of-murray-state-rotc-program/

April 27, 2026

Former Citadel Board of Visitors member W. Henry Johnson, Jr., '75, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto on April 22, 2026.

🎉 Class of 2026 Parents, Family, and Friends! 🎉 There’s still time to secure a Life Membership for your cadet/student 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/student 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 Commencement Day in 2027! Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate this achievement with a lifelong connection to The Citadel Alumni Association! 🎓💙

🎉 Class of 2026 Parents, Family, and Friends! 🎉 There’s still time to secure a Life Membership for your cadet/student 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/student 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 Commencement Day in 2027! Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate this achievement with a lifelong connection to The Citadel Alumni Association! 🎓💙

William L. Epkins, ’98, retired from the FBI after serving as a special agent for 22 years, working on violent crimes in D.C. and a gang task force in Baltimore. He also served on SWAT teams for approximately 10 years and was an FBI firearms instructor for 18 years. Epkins is pictured here with his wife, Lindsay, his family and FBI Director Kash Patel.

The Citadel Boxing Club will face off against the Virginia Military Institute’s Keydets in a highly anticipated boxing showdown on April 25. today.citadel.edu/the-citadel-boxing-club-prepares-for-clash-of-the-corps-against-vmi-on-april-25/

April 22, 2026