Goals for the new system included:
The school should always be referred to as “The Citadel,” not just “Citadel”;
“Infantry blue” should be the most prominent color;
The new brand should stress the military and the Corps of Cadets; and
The bulldog should look fierce and strong, but not cartoonish.
Also important was creating a distinctive C logo that stood out from other nearby colleges that also used similar block C marks. It was also crucial to design a bulldog that was truly unique: unfortunately, that animal is the third most common college mascot in the United States.
The new designs accomplish all of these goals. The curves in the block C mimic the Spanish Moorish architecture seen all over campus, and the star at its middle references patriotism, the military, and academic excellence.
Instead of a spiked color, the new bulldog mascot has the same collar as the school’s iconic full-dress uniform. It’s a small touch, but one that connects very well with students and alumni
