CLAYTON STATE NEWS
September 29, 2026
Stories
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.
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,...
Pres. Lewis discusses growth, optimism for future of Clayton State in university address
Clayton State faculty and staff flooded Spivey Hall Monday morning to listen in on university President Dr. Georj Lewis’ first-ever State of the University address, which covered a multitude of past, present, and future institutional subjects.
Welcome Back, Lakers
Whether you’re a transfer student, a dual-enrollment student, or a brand-new freshman Laker … we are so excited that you are a part of Laker Nation and cannot wait to see the great accomplishments you’ll make here at your new home in Morrow.
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Dr. Shanell McGoy Appointed Fellow of Practice at Center for Social Innovation and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Congratulations to Dr. Shanell McGoy on her appointment as the first Fellow of Practice at the Center for Social Innovation and Sustainable Entrepreneurship (CSISE) at our College of Business, where she will work with Dr. Leon Prieto, Center Director...
Alumni Spotlight: Dantez Bennamon
Meet Dantez Bennamon ’19. Active student and even more active alumnus with a degree in Business Management.
Clayton State history professor earns literary award for book about student activism
A Clayton State University history professor has earned one of the highest awards for Southern writers for his book about the impact of historically Black colleges and universities on the Civil Rights Movement.