CLAYTON STATE NEWS
July 15, 2026
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Clayton State University earns national recognition for commitment to first-generation student success
FirstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success, recently announced Clayton State University as one of sixty new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2025-26.
Clayton State University Improves Its Social Mobility Ranking Three Years in a Row
Clayton State University recently received its annual evaluation from the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings.
College of Health Participates in a Community Health & Wellness Fair in East Point
Clayton State University College of Health faculty and students joined other local health and safety organizations to share important information and provide free health exams for residents at a Community Health & Wellness event.
Getting to Know the International Women of Clayton State Soccer
We spoke with four international students about their decision to attend Clayton State University and play on the women's soccer team.
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Notables
All Smiles: Department of Dental Hygiene to begin training students in administration of local anesthesia
Several members of faculty from the Clayton State University Dental Hygiene program became board certified in Georgia in Spring 2024 to educate and train students in the administration of local anesthesia to patients in need.
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. Antoinette Miller selected as newest QMAAC member
After years of collaboration with the organization, Clayton State’s department chair and professor of Psychology will begin serving on Quality Matters’ Academic Advisory Council (QMAAC) in January 2024.