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Downtown Takeover builds on the momentum of last year's inaugural event, which celebrated the official launch of USCA's rebrand.
August 4, 2026

USCA kicks off the new school year with Downtown Takeover
Photo courtesy: Special Olympics South Carolina
July 30, 2026

USCA LIFE student represents Aiken at Special Olympics USA Games
Walker officially began the role on July 1
July 7, 2026

USCA welcomes new School of Education associate dean focused on student success
The National Council on Teacher Quality gave USCA a grade A for its elementary education curriculum and programs, which prepare Pacers, like Nyckele Gardner, to teach reading to elementary students.
June 10, 2026

USCA Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Reading Teacher Preparation
From left to right: Jules Gray and Ava Shahbahrami
May 28, 2026

Side by side: Best friends graduate together from USCA LIFE
More than 400 graduates participated in the commencement ceremony held May 6.
May 14, 2026

USCA celebrates milestone moments for Class of 2026 at commencement
Dr. Phillip Bridgmon, provost of academic affairs, Kelly Skindzelewski, community programs manager at Generac, Dr. Daniel Heimmermann, chancellor, Alicia Padgett, recruiter at Generac in Trenton, SC, and John Hutchens, director of Special Programs at the RPSEC
May 14, 2026

Generac inspires next generation of STEM innovators with USCA science education center donation

USCA's Scholar Showcase featured the research of approximately 100 students and 40 faculty. The day-long event highlighted the collaboration between students and faculty from all disciplines. (courtesy photo)
May 13, 2026

At USCA, students don’t just learn research. They do it.
Ian Dumas, center, receives the Outstanding Student in Accounting award from Chancellor Daniel Heimmermann, left, and Dr. Yu Cao, associate professor in the USCA School of Business Administration. USCA held its annual Academic Honors Ceremony on May 5 in the Etherredge Center, recognizing students from across the campus for their academic excellence.
May 7, 2026

USCA celebrates students’ academic achievements
As a mother to Aidan Cox (left), a freshman computer science major also attending USCA, Kayla (right) has balanced the challenges of returning to college later in life with determination and strong family support.
April 27, 2026

Defying expectations: Kayla Cox turns life experience into classroom impact
USCA’s Psi Xi chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education, inducted new members into the organization recently.  (Courtesy photo.)
April 27, 2026

USCA education students inducted into honor society  
USCA announced its newest Teaching Fellows, selected from high schools throughout the region.
April 27, 2026

USCA welcomes new Teaching Fellows
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