CLAYTON STATE NEWS
September 23, 2026
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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.
World Premiere: Film Production alumnus hopes to see “The Gateway Process” go global
What was once simply his senior homework assignment, Class of 2024 Graduate Maxwell Mihalis is working to see his captivating short film become a worldwide hit.
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Welcome Back, Lakers
Whether you’re a transfer student, a dual-enrollment student, or a brand-new freshman Laker … we are so excited that you are a part of Laker Nation and cannot wait to see the great accomplishments you’ll make here at your new home in Morrow.
Alumni Spotlight: Mikaela Thomas
“I always wanted to be on TV. At least I thought I wanted to be on TV,” says Mikaela Thomas ’13, graduate of the Communication & Media Studies program at Clayton State University and current multimedia and digital content producer for WFXG...
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.