Clayton State University

Spring 2025 Commencement
May 9-10, 2025
Commencement is a celebration of new beginnings! On May 9 and 10 we will be celebrating the commencing of a new phase of life for our Clayton State graduates. Along with families and friends, we will be recognizing our graduates for their great achievement.
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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.
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All Smiles: Department of Dental Hygiene to begin training students in administration of local anesthesia
Several members of faculty from the Clayton State University Dental Hygiene program became board certified in Georgia in Spring 2024 to educate and train students in the administration of local anesthesia to patients in need.

World Premiere: Film Production alumnus hopes to see “The Gateway Process” go global
What was once simply his senior homework assignment, Class of 2024 Graduate Maxwell Mihalis is working to see his captivating short film become a worldwide hit.
Read more World Premiere: Film Production alumnus hopes to see “The Gateway Process” go global