CLAYTON STATE NEWS
September 2, 2026
The Laker Lead Cohort Kicks Off a Six-Session Program Taking Place Throughout the Academic Year
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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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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.