June 17, 2026

🎉 Members of the Class of 2027 and Class of 2028! 🎉 Great news! It’s not too early to secure a Life Membership in The Citadel Alumni Association at the discounted rate of $400—but don’t wait, this special offer is only available through your Commencement Day! 💙 Are you the parent, family member or friend of a 2027 or 2028 cadet/student? A Life Membership in The Citadel Alumni Association is a meaningful and lasting gift that keeps them connected for a lifetime. 🔹 Lock in this exclusive $400 rate early and receive this lasting legacy at the best possible price. 💰 Purchase today by visiting: 🔗 citadelalumni.org/product/life-membership-current-student-paid-in-full/ Invest now in a lifelong connection to The Citadel🎓✨ 🐾 Go Dogs! 🐾

Born on June 16, 1871, Alexander S. Salley, Class of 1892, assumed the position of secretary, treasurer and librarian at the South Carolina Historical Society in Charleston, a private organization concerned with the preservation of the state’s past, on October 1, 1899. In 1905 the General Assembly passed a bill providing funding for a full-time secretary for the State Historical Commission, making the agency responsible for all state public records. Salley began as that secretary on April 1, 1905. For the next 45 years, Salley organized, filed and wrote about South Carolina’s documentary heritage, the beginning of what is now the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. scencyclopedia.org/…/salley-alexander-samuel/ scdah.sc.gov/news/2018-12/meet-former-staff-alexander-samuel-salley

📢 Office Closure Notice The Citadel Alumni Association offices, located at 69 Hagood Avenue, will remain closed on Tuesday, June 16, as flooring replacement work in the building continues. As is often the case with renovation projects, the work is taking a bit longer than originally anticipated. We appreciate your patience and understanding as these improvements are completed. If you need assistance while the office is closed, contact information can be found at citadelalumni.org. Thank you for your support!

The first president of The Citadel, CPT William F. Graham, USA, was born in Newberry, SC, on June 15, 1818. On June 11, 2024, representatives from The Citadel and the City of Newberry dedicated a plaque at Graham's grave to memorialize his significant impact on The Citadel. Shown here are (left to right) The Citadel Chaplain Lt Col S. Aaron Meadows, USAFR, '04; Newberry Mayor Foster Senn; The Citadel President Gen Glenn M. Walters, USMC, Ret., '79; and former CAA President Norman A. Poole, Jr., '90. Graham graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1838 and served as The Citadel's president from February 24, 1843, until his death on April 26, 1844.

📢 Office Closure Notice The Citadel Alumni Association offices, located at 69 Hagood Avenue, will be closed today, Monday, June 15, while flooring replacement work is completed in the building. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these improvements. If you need assistance while the office is closed, contact information can be found at citadelalumni.org. Thank you for your support!

📢 Office Closure Notice The Citadel Alumni Association offices, located at 69 Hagood Avenue, will be closed Monday, June 15, while flooring replacement work is completed in the building. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these improvements. If you need assistance while the office is closed, contact information can be found at citadelalumni.org. Thank you for your support!

Today is National Bourbon Day! Get your Sword and Sash Bourbon from Ironclad Distillery to celebrate! ironcladdistillery.com/store/sword-sash-small-batch-bourbon-whiskey Sword and Sash is proud to be the first distilled spirit to be licensed by The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. For those who have graduated from the Corps of Cadets – whether a year ago or 80 years ago – the memories, both bitter and sweet, last a lifetime. Sword and Sash is the perfect companion to celebrate those memories. Distilled for The Citadel from Virginia corn, wheat, rye, and malted barley. Aged over two summers in new, charred oak barrels.

Happy Birthday to our U.S. Army!