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November 13, 2025

First-Generation College Spotlight: Vivian Padin-Irizarry

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Spirited: Thirty-year staff member reflects on career at Clayton State

After working at Clayton State for 30 years, long-time staff member Heidi Benford encourages all members of Laker Nation, whether it be faculty, staff, or students, to show their school pride and continue carrying on Clayton State's family environmen...

USG ELI welcomes Clayton State faculty, staff members for 2023-2024

Dr. Dwayne Hooks and Ms. Asia Hauter will both represent Laker Nation in this year’s University System of Georgia Executive Leadership Institute.

Clayton State University, Georgia senator celebrate Constitution Day

Sen. Brian Strickland of Georgia District 17 visited Clayton State's campus to discuss the importance of the U.S. Constitution, particularly the First Amendment.

Laker poetry to be featured at Carnegie Hall

Next summer in the world-famous Carnegie Hall, the works of two Clayton State students will be featured in a composition by Dr. Terre Johnson, the former chair of Clayton State’s Visual and Performing Arts as well as a distinguished composer.

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Clayton State, Clayton County Public Schools sign Collaboration Agreement

Clayton State University and Clayton County Public Schools have entered into an agreement to promote community collaboration and to provide support to Clayton County Public Schools and all stakeholders.

Alumni Spotlight: Christina Zolotova

Ferrari. Verizon. South by Southwest (SXSW). The Super Bowl. These are just a few of the dozens of companies and events Clayton State alumna Christina Zolotova ’07 has worked with through her experiential marketing company, ZOLOTOVA.

President’s Research and Creative Endeavors Mini Grant Awardees Prepare Inaugural Projects

The inaugural group of twelve awardees for the President’s Research and Creative Endeavors Mini Grants participated in a post award orientation on Friday, January 14, which included a congratulatory message from Dr. Stuart.

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