CLAYTON STATE NEWS
February 23, 2026
Stories
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.
Clayton State Dental Hygiene Students Promote Oral Health Education During National Children’s Dental Health Month
Dental hygiene students at Clayton State University are giving back to the community through hands-on outreach as we mark National Children’s Dental Health Month in February.
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Notables
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...
A Clayton State Alumna’s Commitment to Nursing and Lifelong Learning
Clayton State University alumna Eunice Perry’s career in nursing reflects the lasting impact of mentorship, education, and lifelong learning.
Professor Kate Cotter-Reilly has earned her CMA certificate and is now a Certified Management Accountant
Professor Kate Cotter-Reilly, a Lecturer of Accounting at Clayton State University, has recently earned her CMA, Certified Management Accountant, which identifies a professional who provides financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making...