CLAYTON STATE NEWS
September 15, 2026
Stories
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.
Alice J Smith Awards Showcases Outstanding Achievements That Impact the Entire Campus Community
Hundreds of Clayton State University faculty and staff filled the ballrooms at the campus’ Student Activities Center on April 29th to celebrate their peers in the 2025-2026 Alice J. Smith Service & Academic Awards Ceremony.
The Three-Minute Teaching Moment Showcased the Latest Teaching Tech and Tips for Engaging Students
Participants in the Three-Minute Teaching Moment (3MTM) included Dr. Carol White, Department of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Carin Lightner-Laws, College of Business, Management, Marketing and Supply Chain; Professor Shirnelle Council,...
The Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation, Inc. Donates Clothing to Clayton State University’s Professional Dress Closet
The Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation, Inc. proudly partnered with Clayton State University’s Professional Dress Closet to support career readiness and workforce success for students.
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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.