CLAYTON STATE NEWS
February 23, 2026
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Celebrating the Clayton State University Class of 2025
Commencement is more than a ceremony — it’s a celebration of perseverance, purpose, and the promise of new beginnings.
Community Cares Day: Lakers in Action Across Clayton County
On a bright spring morning, the spirit of service was alive and well at Clayton State University and within our Laker community.
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.
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.
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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.
Homecoming mixes in-person, virtual festivities
Homecoming at Clayton State looked quite different this year as students, faculty, staff and alumni traded the smell of barbeque, the upbeat sounds of the Montell Jordan classic “This is How We Do It” and lots of laughter for a computer screen,...
Clayton State awarded million-dollar grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation
The gift will be wholly devoted to the education of 50 first-generation students at the university over the next four years.