CLAYTON STATE NEWS
June 3, 2026
Student Spotlight: Kayla Goulbourne Receives Scholarship from Women in Film and Television Atlanta
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Clayton State University Celebrates Fall 2024 Commencement
Clayton State University proudly held its Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies earlier this month on campus, marking a momentous occasion for hundreds of graduates who proudly stepped into the next chapter of their lives.
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.
Dental Hygiene Clinic to serve community veterans
The university’s Dental Hygiene Clinic is proud to offer free dental services to any veteran visiting the clinic for treatment the week of November 11-15 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Shontelle Thrash selected for Alex Trebek Legacy Fellowship
Clayton State University left its mark in Hollywood yet again in 2024, as Theatre and Communication Prof. Shontelle Thrash was selected for the Alex Trebek Legacy Fellowship by the Television Academy Foundation.
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Notables
Dental Hygiene Clinic to serve youth for Children's Dental Health Month
The impact created by Clayton State's Dental Health Clinic made the local news, as Lakers provided free dental services for all children ages 3-17 to celebrate Natl. Children's Dental Health Month.
Alumni Spotlight: Nicholas Collins
Nicholas Collins ’19 is a biology and chemistry teacher at Langston Hughes High School in Fulton County Schools.
USG reveals positive financial, job growth at Clayton State
The University System of Georgia recently revealed that both it and Clayton State are trending upwards financially, with the latter creating an output impact of $307,617,085 while adding 2,505 new jobs at the university.