CLAYTON STATE NEWS
May 7, 2026
Alice J Smith Awards Showcases Outstanding Achievements That Impact the Entire Campus Community
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Department changes name to highlight wider array of concentrations
The formerly named Department of Visual and Performing Arts adjusted its title on campus earlier this summer as a means to promote Film, Communications, and other concentrations offered to both current and potential future students.
Pres. Lewis discusses growth, optimism for future of Clayton State in university address
Clayton State faculty and staff flooded Spivey Hall Monday morning to listen in on university President Dr. Georj Lewis’ first-ever State of the University address, which covered a multitude of past, present, and future institutional subjects.
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.
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.
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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: Michael Montgomery
Clayton State University Master of Business Administration alumnus Michael Montgomery ’17 has spent his professional career in the accounting, advertising, and events management industries in the military, private sector, and higher education arena...
Clayton State University awarded $30,000 gift for new data analytics lab
Clayton State University has received a $30,000 gift thanks to the generosity of the SunTrust Trusteed Foundations: Nell Warren Elkin and William Simpson Elkin Foundation.