CLAYTON STATE NEWS
October 8, 2026
Stories
Spirited: Thirty-year staff member reflects on career at Clayton State
After working at Clayton State for 30 years, long-time staff member Heidi Benford encourages all members of Laker Nation, whether it be faculty, staff, or students, to show their school pride and continue carrying on Clayton State's family environmen...
USG ELI welcomes Clayton State faculty, staff members for 2023-2024
Dr. Dwayne Hooks and Ms. Asia Hauter will both represent Laker Nation in this year’s University System of Georgia Executive Leadership Institute.
Clayton State University, Georgia senator celebrate Constitution Day
Sen. Brian Strickland of Georgia District 17 visited Clayton State's campus to discuss the importance of the U.S. Constitution, particularly the First Amendment.
Laker poetry to be featured at Carnegie Hall
Next summer in the world-famous Carnegie Hall, the works of two Clayton State students will be featured in a composition by Dr. Terre Johnson, the former chair of Clayton State’s Visual and Performing Arts as well as a distinguished composer.
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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: Letitia Naghise
Letitia “Tish” Naghise’s educational journey began like that of most young people, and she started college right out of high school.
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.