CLAYTON STATE NEWS
February 19, 2026
Black History Month Faculty Spotlight: Author and Clayton State Professor Dr. Kenja McCray
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Alfred Runs: Clayton State senior and Jonesboro Councilman ready to earn degree, leave impact
In many ways, Alfred Dixon is just like any Clayton State student athlete. He’s found a way to balance his academics and social life, as well as high jump and track.
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.
New Leadership Appointments made by President Lewis
Several new faces are joining Clayton State's staff in leadership roles for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Lakers Study Abroad, Leave Global Impact
More than 20 Clayton State students participated in study abroad programs this past Maymester. Upon returning home, university faculty, administration, and students alike all agree that the journeys they made and lessons they learned were beyond...
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Helping students stay in STEM
Although the demand for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) graduates continues to grow, it appears that students are withdrawing from these major concentrations at alarming rates, according to administrators.
Alumni Spotlight: Darius Thomas
I honestly did not know anything about Clayton State. I learned about this wonderful institution because of a high school classmate who was interested in nursing program.
Spivey Hall Young Artists Director named Music Educator of the Year
Dr. Craig Hurley, director and conductor of the Spivey Hall Young Artists, has been named Georgia Music Educators Association’s (GMEA) 2021 Music Educator of the Year.