CLAYTON STATE NEWS
November 19, 2025
Clayton State Alumni Offer Computer Science Career Advice at STEM Networking Day Event
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Lakers celebrate Juneteenth with local community at Hampton block party
Faculty, staff, and students celebrated Juneteenth into the weekend alongside the rest of the Clayton County community at the “Clayton Connected: Juneteenth Block Party” on Saturday, June 22, at the Gerald Matthews Complex in Hampton.
Heather Eddy selected as member of ADHA Professional Fellows Program
Eddy has served as a dental hygienist for more than 20 years and is currently working on her doctorate at the University of North Georgia. With her new fellowship, she hopes to encourage both students and dental hygienists in the field to further...
Bridgette McDonald awarded inaugural GACE Champion Award
Currently the association's treasurer, McDonald said working for GACE and leaving an impact on all she interacts with has become a true calling for her.
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.
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Dr. Elicia Collins wins Jan Van de Verde Nursing Educator Award
Assistant Dean Dr. Elicia Collins was recently selected as the winner of the 2024 Jan Van de Verde Nursing Educator Award by GANE – the Georgia Association for Nursing Education.
Alumni Spotlight: Bob Phillips
Domestically, there are few alumni who live further away from Clayton State’s campus than Bob Phillips ’89.
Trio of Clayton State professors release new textbook
"Fundamentals of Georgia Family Law" was written by Legal Studies professors Antoinette France-Harris and Sherry Southard, and Denise Allen – an adjunct professor of Legal Studies.