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Charting the Future of Clayton County
A study conducted by a group of business faculty will help decide how Clayton County will grow its economy in the future.
Ready. Set. Go.
Career readiness mixes with Clayton State’s course curriculum to create a recipe for student success and employabilitiy.
Season 3 | Episode 2 | The American Presidency
Three Clayton State professors discuss the history and complexities of the American
presidency.
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In this Issue
![Dr. Tim Hynes](/laker-connection/spring-2021/images/hynes-issue1.jpg)
University President Retires
Dr. Tim Hynes will step down after 12 years with Clayton State University.
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![Plane flying over river](/laker-connection/images/a-river-runs-through-it-issue1.jpg)
Conserving the Flint River
Clayton State University chemistry students are testing creek waters near I-75 that are part of the Flint river to develop the data needed to improve the water quality.
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![Economic connections](/laker-connection/spring-2021/images/connected-issue1.jpg)
The Future of Clayton County
A study conducted by a group of business faculty will help decide how Clayton County will grow its economy in the future.
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![Kelly Jackson](/laker-connection/images/coca-cola-scholar-issue1.jpg)
Pop Scholars
An extension of Clayton State’s partnership with the Coca-Cola Foundation will position the university to transform the southside.
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![Career fair](/laker-connection/images/ready-set-go-issue1.jpg)
Ready. Set. Go.
Career readiness mixes with Clayton State’s course curriculum to create a recipe for student success and employabilitiy.
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![Tamara Patridge](/laker-connection/images/tamara-issue1.jpg)
Road To Tamara
Tamara Patridge ‘04 has rebranded Clayton County tourism to showcase a hidden gem in metro Atlanta.
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![Alumni students](/laker-connection/spring-2021/images/alumni-scholarship-issue1.jpg)
Alumni Give Back
The Clayton State University Alumni Association is increasing funding for student scholarships.
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![Clayton State athletes and elementary school students](/laker-connection/images/champions-issue1.jpg)
Community Champions
The Athletics department has taken an ambitious step to empower student-athletes to engage in service.
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![Alumni working on the front lines of COVID-19](/laker-connection/spring-2021/images/alumni-covid-issue1.jpg)
On The Frontlines of COVID-19
From nursing to business, alumni fought the battle against the coronavirus.
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![Class notes](/laker-connection/spring-2021/images/class-notes-issue1.jpg)
Laker Alumni Lead
Alumni are making major moves in the banking and insurance industries.
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![Vaccination drive through event](/laker-connection/spring-2021/images/vaccine-issue1.jpg)
Lakers Get Vaccinated
Students, employees and their families have gotten an opportunity to get vaccinated before fall reopening.
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![Clayuton State and Gordon State logos](/laker-connection/spring-2021/images/clayton-gordon-issue1.jpg)
New Pathways For Master's
The university has developed several pathways for students at other colleges to earn master’s degrees.
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![Laker Posdcast](/laker-connection/spring-2021/images/pod-cast-issue1.jpg)
Laker lounge
The official podcast of Clayton State University.
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