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November 14, 2025

First-Generation College Spotlight: Genesis Polo

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Afzal Yacoob named Clayton State University Academic Recognition Day honoree

Chemistry major Afzal Yacoob has been named Clayton State University’s Academic Recognition Day, a University System of Georgia (USG) program recognizing scholars from Georgia’s 26 public colleges and universities.

MLK week kicks off with a day of service

Several of Clayton State’s student leaders celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and lived out his mantra of “building the beloved community” with a day of community service.

Clayton State University, Dalton State College partner to expand access to advanced business education

Undergraduate students at Dalton State College Wright School of Business now have a new pathway to earning a master’s degree in business thanks to a new partnership between the College and Clayton State University.

Alumni Spotlight: Charmaine Niles

Many Clayton State alumni have gone on to great jobs. But there are also a lot of alumni who have gone on to great careers and worked to help the next generation of Lakers land their first job.

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Clayton State Secures Grant Funds to Assist Nearly 6,000 Students

Clayton State University has secured American Rescue Plan funds to help nearly 6,000 students resolve current account balances allowing them to remain enrolled for the fall semester.

Alumni Spotlight: James Jernigan

Entering its 50th year, Clayton State University has graduated over 25,000 former students and seen many of them become active alumni.

Legal studies professor publishes new book about estate planning

Antoinette France-Harris, J.D., assistant professor of Legal Studies, has co-authored a textbook regarding Georgia law related to the field of estate planning.

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