CLAYTON STATE NEWS
July 15, 2026
Stories
Smiles, Service, and the Atlanta Falcons: Dental Hygiene Students Make a Lasting Impact
Clayton State University’s Dental Hygiene students recently took their skills beyond the classroom and into the heart of the community through TeamSmile, an incredible initiative made even more exciting by the support of the Atlanta Falcons.
Google and Clayton State University Team Up to Drive Innovation in STEM Education and Workforce Development
Clayton State University (CSU) has announced a $250,000 gift from Google to transform the university’s STEM education and workforce readiness programming.
Clayton State's Dean of Libraries Recognized for Leadership and Service
Dr. Sonya Gaither has been a dedicated member of the University System of Georgia since January 1995, when she began her professional career at Georgia Southern University.
NFL Alumni, Healthcare Leaders, and Faculty at Clayton State University Unite to Bridge the Gap in Public Health
Clayton State University Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and Director of the Graduate Program, Dr. Michelle Nelson, and campus leaders were excited to welcome NFL alumni for a thoughtful conversation on public health and ways to improve...
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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: Lukeythia Bastardi
The Clayton State alumni office recently spoke with nursing alumna Lukeythia Bastardi ’06 about her career and unique path to the profession.
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.