CLAYTON STATE NEWS
July 8, 2026
Stories
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.
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...
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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: 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.
Clayton State announces 2020 “Making Things Better” award recipients
COVID-19 brought many challenges for Clayton State University in 2020—a quick transition to online learning, a virtual celebration to recognize spring graduates and a focus on reopening the campus safely for students, faculty and staff.