CLAYTON STATE NEWS
May 27, 2026
Stories
Alumni Spotlight: Sherita Shelby
Clayton State 2005 graduate Sherita Shelby has worked at two of Atlanta’s most internationally known companies. Now, she’s stepping up to serve on her alma mater’s Alumni Board.
Alumni Spotlight: Cynthia Rucker
Continuing the Clayton State University Alumni Association’s series of spotlights on our new Alumni Board members, Dr. Cynthia Rucker joined the board on July 1, 2022.
Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Gaines
As we continue to celebrate our newest Alumni Board members, our next focus is on Rachel Gaines.
Alumni Spotlight: Brigitte Collier
Master of Business Administration alumna Brigitte Collier ’14, along with five other alumni, recently joined the Clayton State Alumni Board of Advisers for a three-year term.
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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: Dantez Bennamon
Meet Dantez Bennamon ’19. Active student and even more active alumnus with a degree in Business Management.
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.