CLAYTON STATE NEWS
October 15, 2026
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Clayton State University’s College of STEM to Host 5th Annual STEM Symposium
Clayton State University’s College of STEM is set to host its 5th Annual STEM Symposium this spring, one of the college’s signature academic events.
Professor Dr. Eric Bridges Discusses the History of Black Greek Organizations and the Importance of the Step Show in Their Culture
According to Dr. Eric Bridges, professor of Psychology and Director of the Honors Program at Clayton State University, “To understand the culture of the Step Show, you have to understand the origins and history of stepping in the black fraternities...
Black History Month Faculty Spotlight: Author and Clayton State Professor Dr. Kenja McCray
What started as a research paper quietly grew into a book that would reshape how parts of Black Power history are understood and change the life of the Clayton State University professor who wrote it.
Clayton State Hosts Nursing Jumpstart Boot Camp to Prepare Students for Clinical Success
Clayton State University recently held its Nursing JumpStart Boot Camp, a required three-day, eight-hour-per-day program designed to help incoming nursing students transition smoothly into the rigorous demands of the nursing program.
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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.
Clayton State announces spring commencement speakers
Clayton State University is excited and ready to honor its graduating Class of 2024 at this year’s spring commencement.
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.