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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University News

Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Don Stansberry Receives Pillar of the Profession Award
Dr. Don Stansberry, Vice President of Student Affairs and a dedicated figure at Clayton State University, was recently honored with the prestigious Pillar of the Profession award at the NASPA Annual Conference.
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Transforming Today for Tomorrow: Clayton State University Launches Strategic Plan
A new era is underway at Clayton State University, as the institution’s future groundwork for success was officially launched on Thursday, April 11, at Spivey Hall.
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Clayton State signs MOU with Communities in Schools of Atlanta
On Tuesday, April 9, Clayton State University President Dr. Georj Lewis and Communities in Schools of Atlanta Chief Exec. Officer Frank Brown as well as representatives from both Clayton State and CIS of Atlanta met at the Clayton State’s University Center.
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