Zach Watson

Jan 3, 2025 | today.citadel.edu | Zach Watson

Photo: Debbie McKnight, Capt Hugh Nelson’s daughter, accepting the Medal of Honor on his behalfOn Friday, Jan. 3, the United States honored Capt. Hugh Reavis Nelson Jr., Citadel Class of 1959, with the nation’s highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War. Nelson, who accepted a commission into the Army just before graduating from The Citadel, was killed in combat on June 5, 1966, while protecting the lives of his fellow soldiers.

Sep 24, 2024 | today.citadel.edu | Zach Watson

For the 14th year in a row, The Citadel has been named Best Public University in the South by U.S. News & World Report – additionally, this year The Citadel secured the prestigious position of Best Regional University in the South for the first time, surpassing more than 100 other public and private institutions in the region’s 12 states.

Sep 12, 2024 | capitalfm.com | Zach Watson

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Jul 16, 2024 | today.citadel.edu | Zach Watson

During a June meeting, The Citadel Board of Visitors voted not to raise in-state cadet tuition for the upcoming academic year. At the same meeting, the BOV also voted to slightly increase tuition for out-of-state cadets. Last year, in November, the BOV voted for a 4.25% tuition increase for both in-state and out-of-state cadets but later determined that increase to be unnecessary.

Jun 19, 2024 | today.citadel.edu | Zach Watson

After conducting a nationwide search throughout the offseason, The Citadel announced Russell Triplett as the Bulldogs’ new baseball head coach Wednesday afternoon. A former standout at Clemson University, Triplett has served as the head coach at Newberry College for the last 14 seasons, amassing an overall record of 418-278-1. “The opportunity to take the helm of a program with as much history, tradition and pure grit as The Citadel is a dream come true,” Triplett said.