CLAYTON STATE NEWS
August 28, 2026
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Clayton State University Hosts 2025 Social Mobility Summit
Clayton State University’s Social Mobility Summit, held on June 25, offers a valuable platform to assess the role of higher education as a key driver of social mobility and to explore ways that institutions of higher education can effectively partner...
Clayton State University Announces Launch of College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM)
In an exciting step toward preparing students for high-demand careers in an increasingly digital world, Clayton State University proudly announces the transition of its College of Information and Mathematical Sciences to the College of Science, Technology,...
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.
Ms. Patricia Sas Ellis Proves It’s Never Too Late to Graduate
In a heartwarming and powerful testament to perseverance, Patricia Sas Ellis, age 79, crossed the graduation stage at Clayton State University this weekend, earning her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
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Notables
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: Lukeythia Bastardi
The Clayton State alumni office recently spoke with nursing alumna Lukeythia Bastardi ’06 about her career and unique path to the profession.
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,...