CLAYTON STATE NEWS
June 24, 2026
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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.
Braves serve up home run with Clayton State food distribution event
The first-ever Atlanta Braves Home Plate Project food distribution event at Clayton State University proved to be a massive success. 43 volunteers lent a helping hand by directing traffic, loading vehicles, and delivering food to residents in Laker...
Limitless Leader: Clayton State senior begins career in Atlanta Mayoral Office
One Clayton State senior’s summer internship has now become the first leg of his professional career. Interdisciplinary Studies Major James Gathings currently serves in Mayor Andre Dickens’ Office of Constituent Services.
Miracle in Morrow: Freshman provides inspiration through education
After surviving three simultaneous strokes this past winter, Clayton State freshman Emily Phillips already sees her newfound opportunities in Laker Nation as a blessing.
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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.