CLAYTON STATE NEWS
June 24, 2026
Stories
Dr. Pinar Gurkas Accepted into 2025-2026 Leadership Clayton Program
Clayton State University is proud to share that the Clayton Chamber of Commerce has accepted Dr. Pinar Gurkas into the 2025-2026 Leadership Clayton Program.
The College of Health’s Nursing Program Holds White Coat Ceremony
Clayton State University School of Nursing recently celebrated the white coat ceremony for current juniors in the nursing program.
Clayton State’s College of Business launches Center for Strategic Leadership Development
Clayton State University’s College of Business has launched the Center for Strategic Leadership Development (CSLD), an initiative designed to develop authentic, values-driven leaders across the university, community, and beyond.
Clayton Students Attend Naylor Research Workshop for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Three Clayton State students recently traveled to York, Pennsylvania, to attend the Naylor Workshop for Undergraduate Research in Writing Studies.
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Notables
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: Dr. Eboni Dotson
Dr. Eboni Dotson reflects on her extensive educational background, being a professor, and starting up her own business.
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.