CLAYTON STATE NEWS
September 30, 2026
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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.
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.
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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: 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.