CLAYTON STATE NEWS
March 23, 2026
Clayton State University Will Celebrate Commencement in May of 2026 at The Arena at Southlake
Stories
Innovation and Impact: Laker grad to lead Innovation Center grand opening
Jalen Teal of Clayton State University's College of Business hopes students and local residents alike can turn the redesigned Innovation Center into a community hub of growth and entrepreneurship.
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.
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...
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.
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Notables
Arts & Sciences Honors Convocation
With spring commencement right around the corner, Clayton State University’s College of Arts and Sciences held its annual Academic Honors Convocation at the Crescent Theatre on Wednesday, April 19.
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.
Clayton State University named 2021 AJC Top Workplace
Clayton State University moved up to be ranked among the top 20 large companies recognized as one of the best places to work in Atlanta.