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October 23, 2025

Dr. Pinar Gurkas Accepted into 2025-2026 Leadership Clayton Program

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Alumni Spotlight: Sherita Shelby

Clayton State 2005 graduate Sherita Shelby has worked at two of Atlanta’s most internationally known companies. Now, she’s stepping up to serve on her alma mater’s Alumni Board.

Alumni Spotlight: Cynthia Rucker

Continuing the Clayton State University Alumni Association’s series of spotlights on our new Alumni Board members, Dr. Cynthia Rucker joined the board on July 1, 2022.

Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Gaines

As we continue to celebrate our newest Alumni Board members, our next focus is on Rachel Gaines.

Supporting Parenting Students with Course Completion

It wasn’t easy trying to focus on coursework while caring for two young children.

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Mailchimp Renews Launchpad Commitment with Clayton State

Mailchimp recently announced a renewed commitment of $1 million to Clayton State University for the Launchpad leadership academy over the next three years.

Alumni Spotlight: Marsha Anderson

Driving in your car. Sometimes that is all it takes for the lightbulb to turn on that something has to change. A change for the better. A change that is lasting.

Afzal Yacoob named Clayton State University Academic Recognition Day honoree

Chemistry major Afzal Yacoob has been named Clayton State University’s Academic Recognition Day, a University System of Georgia (USG) program recognizing scholars from Georgia’s 26 public colleges and universities.

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