CLAYTON STATE NEWS
July 15, 2026
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Clayton State officially welcomes Class of 2027 to Laker Nation
Hundreds of traditional and non-traditional freshmen alike celebrated the beginning of their collegiate journeys during the university’s New Student Convocation ceremony
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.
USG reveals positive financial, job growth at Clayton State
The University System of Georgia recently revealed that both it and Clayton State are trending upwards financially, with the latter creating an output impact of $307,617,085 while adding 2,505 new jobs at the university.
Laker alumna appointed to Georgia Board of Dentistry
Almost 30 years after first coming to campus in Morrow, Lisa Selfe now serves as one of two dental hygienists in the Peach State’s Board of Dentistry. With a year under her belt, she aspires to make a drastic positive change in the lives of underserved,...
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Notables
Supporting Parenting Students with Course Completion
It wasn’t easy trying to focus on coursework while caring for two young children.
Alumni Spotlight: Jamario Walker
After researching universities in the Atlanta area, I found that Clayton State University was the perfect institution for me.
Clayton State earns Tree Campus USA School distinction for seventh year
Clayton State University has for the seventh consecutive year been recognized as a tree-friendly campus by earning the 2019 Tree Campus USA School designation.