OUR MISSION
To advance the mission of The Citadel by generating financial support that provides opportunities for cadet-athletes to succeed in the classroom, on the field, and in life.
ABOUT THE CITADEL BRIGADIER FOUNDATION
HISTORY OF
THE CITADEL BRIGADIER FOUNDATION
THEN
Over 60 years ago, The Brigadier Club funded the first scholarship for a cadet-athlete at The Citadel. Its mission was to help provide scholarship monies to a small athletics department in Charleston, SC whose teams had yet to win a championship in any sport.
NOW
Assistance is provided to approximately 350 cadet-athletes. Because state monies are not received in the Athletic Department’s budget for scholarship aid, the money raised by The Citadel Brigadier Foundation is critical to the Bulldogs fielding competitive teams throughout the year.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RUSSELL FRIERSON
As we move into 2023, I continue to be inspired by the passion and determination of our cadet-athletes, coaches, administrators, staff, alumni, and supporters. More than ever, I have seen what can happen when we work collectively to provide cadet-athletes the resources to graduate from The Citadel as our nation’s future principled leaders.
I feel a great sense of pride when I reflect on what our cadet-athletes have accomplished on the field, in the classroom, and in the community over the last year—witnessing Volleyball win their first-ever SoCon Championship and experience an NCAA Appearance in Atlanta (the first in any women’s sport in our history), 4 SoCon Freshman of the Year winners (Volleyball, Football, Basketball, and Rifle), 5 individual SoCon Champions just to name a few on-field achievements. Topped only by another tremendous year in the classroom highlighted by more than 100 cadet and graduate student-athletes receiving their degrees and 198 Bulldogs making the SoCon Academic Honor Roll. Whether you’re an annual donor, a loyal season ticket holder, or a new supporter, you are mission-critical to the future success of The Citadel Athletics and these achievements would not be possible without you!
Our goal at The Citadel Brigadier Foundation is to create opportunities for tomorrow that didn’t exist yesterday, and it is the gift of opportunity that is the greatest gift anyone can provide to our cadet-athletes. I cannot thank you enough for your tremendous support of each and every Bulldog cadet-athlete and the entire Citadel Athletic Department. I am excited about this year and am grateful and humbled by the privilege to continue our tradition of excellence here at The Citadel.
Russell Frierson / The Citadel, ’04
JOIN THE CITADEL BRIGADIER FOUNDATION!
Membership in The Citadel Brigadier Foundation is open to alumni and friends of The Citadel who are interested in supporting Bulldog athletics. By joining, you provide annual charitable contributions that fund scholarships for cadet athletes.