CLAYTON STATE NEWS
September 23, 2026
Stories
Clayton State maintains strong social mobility ranking
Clayton State University ranked #38 in Social Mobility – Regional Universities South.
Incoming grant looks to impact student parents
The Atlanta Women's Foundation just recently gifted Clayton State University with a $50,000 grant with the intention that all proceeds go to the aide of student parents.
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.
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.
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Notables
Tests are Waived This Fall While We Continue to Bridge Student Success
Continuing with the test-optional movement that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, our university is one of 23 institutions within the USG waiving Fall 2022 ACT and SAT scores for new freshmen.
Alumni Spotlight: Marsha Anderson
Driving in your car. Sometimes that is all it takes for the lightbulb to turn on that something has to change. A change for the better. A change that is lasting.
Clayton State University establishes $5 million endowment for music education
Clayton State University has received a $5 million gift from the estate of former Jonesboro resident and longtime friend of Clayton State Lon Carnes to enhance music education at the institution.