CLAYTON STATE NEWS
February 5, 2026
Stories
Community Cares Day: Lakers in Action Across Clayton County
On a bright spring morning, the spirit of service was alive and well at Clayton State University and within our Laker community.
Pioneering the Future of Dental Hygiene: Students Among First in Georgia Certified in Laser Therapy
In a groundbreaking step for the dental hygiene profession, two senior Clayton State University Dental Hygiene students have become part of the first group of dental hygienists in Georgia to achieve certification in laser therapy—positioning themselves...
Smiles, Service, and the Atlanta Falcons: Dental Hygiene Students Make a Lasting Impact
Clayton State University’s Dental Hygiene students recently took their skills beyond the classroom and into the heart of the community through TeamSmile, an incredible initiative made even more exciting by the support of the Atlanta Falcons.
Google and Clayton State University Team Up to Drive Innovation in STEM Education and Workforce Development
Clayton State University (CSU) has announced a $250,000 gift from Google to transform the university’s STEM education and workforce readiness programming.
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Notables
Embracing the Journey: Clayton State University's Class of 2024 Graduation Celebration
It took perseverance, willpower, grit, commitment, and heart. But they finally did it.
Alumni Spotlight: Cynthia Rucker
Continuing the Clayton State University Alumni Association’s series of spotlights on our new Alumni Board members, Dr. Cynthia Rucker joined the board on July 1, 2022.
Dr. Dwayne Hooks awarded Sandra Deal Excellence in Education Award
Hooks proudly accepted the Sandra Deal Excellence in Education Award from Mary Emily Deal – the daughter of the woman whom the award was named after.