CLAYTON STATE NEWS
June 30, 2025
Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation, Inc. Provides Support to the Laker Meal Share Program
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Heather Eddy selected as member of ADHA Professional Fellows Program
Eddy has served as a dental hygienist for more than 20 years and is currently working on her doctorate at the University of North Georgia. With her new fellowship, she hopes to encourage both students and dental hygienists in the field to further...
Lakers celebrate Juneteenth with local community at Hampton block party
Faculty, staff, and students celebrated Juneteenth into the weekend alongside the rest of the Clayton County community at the “Clayton Connected: Juneteenth Block Party” on Saturday, June 22, at the Gerald Matthews Complex in Hampton.
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.
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.
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Perfection: Class of 2024 nursing graduates score 100% on NCLEX-RN exams
The Spring 2024 cohort of BSN graduates from the School of Nursing earned a perfect score while taking their National Council Licensure Examinations (NCLEX-RN) on their first attempt – an “unprecedented” feat in the eyes of school faculty.
Alumni Spotlight: Sasha Cokuslu
One alumna making a huge impact is Sasha Cokuslu ’11 ’18. Sasha serves as the Study Abroad Manager in the International Programs office.
Clayton State University, Atlanta Technical College sign student-centered MOU
The collaborative agreement, signed by Dr. Georj Lewis, president of Clayton State University, and Dr. Victoria Seals, president of Atlanta Technical College, aims to streamline the transfer process and create a seamless pathway for students looking...