CLAYTON STATE NEWS
October 13, 2026
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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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Smiles, Service, and the Atlanta Falcons: Dental Hygiene Students Make a Lasting Impact
Clayton State University’s Dental Hygiene students recently took their skills beyond the classroom and into the heart of the community through TeamSmile, an incredible initiative made even more exciting by the support of the Atlanta Falcons.
First-Generation College Spotlight: Tiffany Burston
Tiffany Burston currently serves as the Business Manager for Housing Operations at Clayton State University.
Clayton State awarded million-dollar grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation
The gift will be wholly devoted to the education of 50 first-generation students at the university over the next four years.