CLAYTON STATE NEWS
August 5, 2026
One Stop Shop Opens at the Clayton State Library to Assist Students Beginning the Fall Semester
Stories
First-Generation College Spotlight: Genesis Polo
Genesis Polo is the executive assistant to the Dean of the Department of the College of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at Clayton State University.
First-Generation College Spotlight: Vivian Padin-Irizarry
Vivian Padin-Irizarry is an Assistant Professor of Biology in the College of S.T.E.M. at Clayton State University and first-generation college graduate.
College of Business Hosts S.T.E.M. Social Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs
The Center for Social Innovation & Sustainable Entrepreneurship (CSISE) in the College of Business at Clayton State University recently hosted its third Social Innovation Challenge.
Air Force Veteran Asia Hodnett Discusses PTSD and Healing with Therapy and Creative Arts
Asia Hodnett is a Communications and Media Studies major at Clayton State University, currently a senior with an anticipated graduation date of May 2026.
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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.
Innovation and Impact: Laker grad to lead Innovation Center grand opening
Jalen Teal of Clayton State University's College of Business hopes students and local residents alike can turn the redesigned Innovation Center into a community hub of growth and entrepreneurship.
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.