CLAYTON STATE NEWS
April 30, 2026
Stories
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.
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.
New Leadership Appointments made by President Lewis
Several new faces are joining Clayton State's staff in leadership roles for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Lakers Study Abroad, Leave Global Impact
More than 20 Clayton State students participated in study abroad programs this past Maymester. Upon returning home, university faculty, administration, and students alike all agree that the journeys they made and lessons they learned were beyond...
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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.