CLAYTON STATE NEWS
May 27, 2026
Stories
Professor Dr. Eric Bridges Discusses the History of Black Greek Organizations and the Importance of the Step Show in Their Culture
According to Dr. Eric Bridges, professor of Psychology and Director of the Honors Program at Clayton State University, “To understand the culture of the Step Show, you have to understand the origins and history of stepping in the black fraternities...
Black History Month Faculty Spotlight: Author and Clayton State Professor Dr. Kenja McCray
What started as a research paper quietly grew into a book that would reshape how parts of Black Power history are understood and change the life of the Clayton State University professor who wrote it.
Clayton State Hosts Nursing Jumpstart Boot Camp to Prepare Students for Clinical Success
Clayton State University recently held its Nursing JumpStart Boot Camp, a required three-day, eight-hour-per-day program designed to help incoming nursing students transition smoothly into the rigorous demands of the nursing program.
Clayton State University College of Health’s RN to BSN Program is Ranked Number One in the Atlanta Metro Area by RegisteredNurse.org
This fall, Clayton State University College of Health’s RN (Registered Nurse) to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program was Ranked #1 in the Atlanta Metro area by RegisteredNurse.org.
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Celebrating the Clayton State University Class of 2025
Commencement is more than a ceremony — it’s a celebration of perseverance, purpose, and the promise of new beginnings.
First-Generation College Spotlight: Tiffany Burston
Tiffany Burston currently serves as the Business Manager for Housing Operations at Clayton State University.
Dr. Michelle Nelson earns MBA, NBNA Fellowship
Over the Summer 2024, Dr. Michelle Nelson of the School of Nursing earned both her MBA from Clayton State's College of Nursing as well as fellowship into the National Black Nurses Association.