CLAYTON STATE NEWS
April 7, 2026
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The Atlanta Women’s Foundation Awards Clayton State Student Madison Johnson with the Yashoda Reddy Education Award
Madison Johnson, a psychology major at Clayton State University, recently received the Yashoda Reddy Education Award from the Atlanta Women’s Foundation (atlantawomen.org) at a ceremony at Atlanta’s City Hall that Mayor Andre Dickens attended....
Clayton State Kicks off Fall Semester with President's State of the University Event
The President’s State of the University event was opened by Clayton State Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jill Drake, who recognized all the new faculty and staff who have joined the university and the critical role...
Dental Hygiene Students and Faculty Provide Back-to-School Dental Screenings
In partnership with the community, Clayton State University dental hygiene faculty and students recently provided back-to-school dental screenings for dozens of school-age children.
Representative Regina Lewis-Ward Establishes Scholarship at Clayton State University to Inspire Future Leaders to Engage in Public Service
The Representative Regina Lewis-Ward Annual Scholarship is being established with a gift of $1,000. A scholarship of up to $1,000 will be awarded annually to a full-time Political Science major or a student on the Public Administration track.
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Appointment Announcement: Clayton State University’s New Provost
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we announce the appointment of Dr. Jill Mizell Drake as the new Provost here at Clayton State University, effective 02/01/2025.
Alumni Spotlight: Sherita Shelby
Clayton State 2005 graduate Sherita Shelby has worked at two of Atlanta’s most internationally known companies. Now, she’s stepping up to serve on her alma mater’s Alumni Board.
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.