CLAYTON STATE NEWS
September 23, 2026
Stories
Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Charman, Clayton State Hall of Fame Athlete, Discusses Her Journey from The Bent Tree to Professional Broadcasting
Jessica Charman graduated summa cum laude and with honors in May 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in communications and media studies and a minor in English.
Clayton State University’s Professor of Marketing Dr. Anita Whiting Selected for Governor’s Teaching Fellows Program
Dr. Anita Whiting was selected as a Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the May 2026 Symposium, "Where Generative AI Skills and Human Essential Skills Meet in Higher Ed."
Clayton State University Honored in Newsweek’s “America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026”
Clayton State University, a public university in Morrow, Georgia, today announced that it has been recognized by Newsweek as a top college for women in the nation in the publisher’s America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026.
Graduates, families, and friends joined together in celebration at the Clayton State University 2026 Spring Commencement
Graduates, families, and friends joined together in celebration at the Clayton State University 2026 Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 9, at The Arena at Southlake, a new state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility in Morrow, Georgia.
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Notables
Pioneering the Future of Dental Hygiene: Students Among First in Georgia Certified in Laser Therapy
In a groundbreaking step for the dental hygiene profession, two senior Clayton State University Dental Hygiene students have become part of the first group of dental hygienists in Georgia to achieve certification in laser therapy—positioning themselves...
First-Generation College Spotlight: Tiffany Burston
Tiffany Burston currently serves as the Business Manager for Housing Operations at Clayton State University.
Bridgette McDonald awarded inaugural GACE Champion Award
Currently the association's treasurer, McDonald said working for GACE and leaving an impact on all she interacts with has become a true calling for her.