The University of South Carolina Aiken will kick off the new academic year with its annual Downtown Takeover from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 22 on Newberry Street in downtown Aiken.
The free, family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, games, activities, local food and beverages, and opportunities for students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members to connect with the university.
Now in its second year, the celebration builds on last year’s inaugural Downtown Takeover, which marked the official launch of USCA’s rebrand and drew hundreds of attendees from across the Central Savannah River Area…