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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Class of 2023 graduates, celebrates commencement
Clayton State University’s Class of 2023 celebrated its well-earned graduation this weekend with hundreds of friends and family cheering them on in a passionate and celebratory atmosphere at the school’s Athletic Center.
Clayton State Comes Together for Alice J. Smith Awards
Hundreds of Clayton State University faculty and staff flooded the ballrooms at the campus’ Student Activities Center Tuesday afternoon to celebrate their peers in the 2022-2023 Alice J. Smith Service & Academic Awards Ceremony.
Clayton State, Clayton County Public Schools sign Collaboration Agreement
Clayton State University and Clayton County Public Schools have entered into an agreement to promote community collaboration and to provide support to Clayton County Public Schools and all stakeholders.
Clayton State Students, Guests to Celebrate Spring Commencement
Clayton State University is excited and ready to honor its graduating Class of 2023 at this year’s spring commencement.
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Notables
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.