CLAYTON STATE NEWS
June 3, 2026
Student Spotlight: Kayla Goulbourne Receives Scholarship from Women in Film and Television Atlanta
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Clayton State, Clayton County Public Schools look to deliver new program
The proposed Academic Enrichment and Bridge Accelerator program looks to increase the number of students from Clayton County Public Schools enrolled in the dual enrollment program at Clayton State University.
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.
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...
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.
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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.