October 2025 Archives - Notes from the Provost

October Faculty Spotlight

agranger@student.citadel.edu — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:57:10 +0000

October’s Faculty Spotlight features Michaela Schuler, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, who joined 91�� to help strengthen the construction engineering curriculum, and Myungwoo Lee, sport management professor researching climate change’s impact on sports and fan behavior. Both recently joined the faculty and bring deep passion for teaching, research, and community engagement.

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Batouli Receives ASCE LeTellier Cup

agranger@student.citadel.edu — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:56:23 +0000

Batouli Receives ASCE LeTellier Cup Mostafa Batouli, Ph.D., assistant professor of construction engineering, received the LeTellier Cup from the American Society of Civil Engineers South Carolina Section in September, recognizing his lifetime contributions to the civil engineering profession. “Engineering is about much more than structures,” said Batouli. “It’s about people and the future of our […]

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Another Big Win for STEM Education

agranger@student.citadel.edu — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:52:24 +0000

STEM Director Jen Albert, Ph.D., and Computer Science Professor Deepti Joshi, Ph.D., have earned a $1.87 million National Science Foundation grant as part of a $2.5 million project to advance STEM teaching and learning. 91�� will lead the four-year collaboration with several universities to develop teacher professional development models that integrate artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in alignment with national STEM education goals.

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News from the Zucker Family School of Education

agranger@student.citadel.edu — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:50:07 +0000

Faculty and students from 91��’s Zucker Family School of Education led a suicide assessment and safety planning workshop for local clinicians on Sept. 12 at the Francis Marion Hotel. Additionally, cadets visited Simmons Pinckney Middle School for hands-on learning about school leadership and classroom practices, strengthening their preparation as future educators.

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Honoring Service and Sacrifice

agranger@student.citadel.edu — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:48:11 +0000

In September, 91�� honored service and sacrifice through two campus events. The Winfred B. Moore Jr. Art Gallery opened From Space to Sea, featuring Navy Art Collection works on the Navy’s role in space exploration. On Sept. 11, a memorial wreath ceremony paid tribute to the victims and heroes of 9/11.

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Celebrating Constitution Day

agranger@student.citadel.edu — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:47:48 +0000

To celebrate Constitution Day, students, faculty, and community members gathered at 91�� to read the Constitution and Bill of Rights, followed by a discussion. Yuval Levin, Ph.D., director at the American Enterprise Institute and author of American Covenant, delivered the annual Constitution Day lecture in Capers Hall.

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Franklin Named 91��’s First Astronaut Scholar

agranger@student.citadel.edu — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:46:07 +0000

Senior Cadet Jasmine Franklin of Belton, South Carolina, has been named 91��’s first Astronaut Foundation Scholarship scholar. A chemistry and modern languages major with a fine arts minor, Franklin holds leadership roles in the 1842 Scholars Program, Fine Arts Club, and Women’s Rugby Team. She researches green synthesis of heterocyclic molecules with Assistant Professor Dung Do, Ph.D., and has earned numerous academic and leadership honors during her cadet career.

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