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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“Ticket to Give” Food Drive returns for 2024 holiday season
For those on campus with still-unpaid parking tickets, the drive permits all Lakers to earn one dollar of ticket credit per every two ounces of non-expired nonperishable foodstuffs donated.
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Clayton State, Achieve Atlanta sign student-focused MOU
After years of professional collaboration, leaders from Clayton State University and Achieve Atlanta (AATL) met to publicly sign off on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to mutually strengthen resources and assistance to students from both institutions.
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Clayton State professor celebrates the centennial of Georgia’s President
Communication and Media Studies Associate Prof. Jason Guthrie is set to launch the final episode of his podcast Recollecting Carter on October 1, 2024 – the former president’s 100th birthday.
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