CLAYTON STATE NEWS
November 12, 2026
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Clayton State inaugural Social Mobility Summit a “big success”
Pres. Lewis and event co-chairs, Drs. Joshua Meddaugh and Don Stansberry, believe the first-ever Social Mobility Summit was a promising achievement. But now, the real work begins to transform Clayton State into Georgia’s premier institution for...
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.
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...
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.
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Notables
Class of 2023 graduates, celebrates commencement
Clayton State University’s Class of 2023 celebrated its well-earned graduation this weekend with hundreds of friends and family cheering them on in a passionate and celebratory atmosphere at the school’s Athletic Center.
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...
University acknowledges faculty, staff at Annual Service Awards
Clayton State University held the 2021 Annual Service Awards on Monday, April 26 to acknowledge the contributions of faculty and staff.