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Clayton State Dean Dr Dwayne Hooks Receives KU School of Nursing Alumni Award
Clayton State University’s own Dr. Dwayne Hooks, dean of the College of Health and interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was recently honored by his Alma Mater the University of Kansas School of Nursing.
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.
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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: Sasha Cokuslu
One alumna making a huge impact is Sasha Cokuslu ’11 ’18. Sasha serves as the Study Abroad Manager in the International Programs office.
Laker alumna appointed to Georgia Board of Dentistry
Almost 30 years after first coming to campus in Morrow, Lisa Selfe now serves as one of two dental hygienists in the Peach State’s Board of Dentistry. With a year under her belt, she aspires to make a drastic positive change in the lives of underserved,...