CLAYTON STATE NEWS
August 31, 2026
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Heather Eddy selected as member of ADHA Professional Fellows Program
Eddy has served as a dental hygienist for more than 20 years and is currently working on her doctorate at the University of North Georgia. With her new fellowship, she hopes to encourage both students and dental hygienists in the field to further...
Lakers celebrate Juneteenth with local community at Hampton block party
Faculty, staff, and students celebrated Juneteenth into the weekend alongside the rest of the Clayton County community at the “Clayton Connected: Juneteenth Block Party” on Saturday, June 22, at the Gerald Matthews Complex in Hampton.
Bridgette McDonald awarded inaugural GACE Champion Award
Currently the association's treasurer, McDonald said working for GACE and leaving an impact on all she interacts with has become a true calling for her.
All Smiles: Department of Dental Hygiene to begin training students in administration of local anesthesia
Several members of faculty from the Clayton State University Dental Hygiene program became board certified in Georgia in Spring 2024 to educate and train students in the administration of local anesthesia to patients in need.
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Clayton State Class of ’23 nursing graduates display incredible exam pass rates
Recent graduates from Clayton State University are already creating a positive impact in their communities.
Alumni Spotlight: Mary Kate Chapman
Mary Kate Chapman is a 2013 alumna of the Masters of Liberal Arts in English degree program.
Regents award Dr. Antoinette Miller for most effective online teaching practice
Dr. Antoinette Miller, Department Chair and Professor of Psychology, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award for Online Teaching for the University System of Georgia.