CU Welcome Back Festival raises $18,900

Clemson University’s annual Welcome Back Festival to start the new academic year raised $18,900. The majority of the money raised will support the Student Alumni Council Endowment Scholarship Fund.  In the last three years, the scholarship fund has raised more than $56,000.  The Welcome Back Festival features more than 70 vendors from restaurants, businesses and university organizations on College Avenue in downtown Clemson.  It is hosted by the Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Council to bring new and current students together for a night of food, fun and fellowship.