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May 11, 2026

Graduates, families, and friends joined together in celebration at the Clayton State University 2026 Spring Commencement

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Laker poetry to be featured at Carnegie Hall

Next summer in the world-famous Carnegie Hall, the works of two Clayton State students will be featured in a composition by Dr. Terre Johnson, the former chair of Clayton State’s Visual and Performing Arts as well as a distinguished composer.

Clayton State maintains strong social mobility ranking

Clayton State University ranked #38 in Social Mobility – Regional Universities South.

Incoming grant looks to impact student parents

The Atlanta Women's Foundation just recently gifted Clayton State University with a $50,000 grant with the intention that all proceeds go to the aide of student parents.

Clayton State film receiving praise from both critics, audiences

"The Prairie Dog That Met the President" has now been screened at four film festivals and has even won an award for merit from the Nature Without Borders International Film Festival.

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Notables

The Future Fairs Well

Clayton State students, faculty celebrate annual Career Fair.

Alumni Spotlight: Rob Scott

It’s not often people are able to find a career path that is both professionally and personally enriching.

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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