CLAYTON STATE NEWS
June 24, 2026
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Clayton State University earns national recognition for commitment to first-generation student success
FirstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success, recently announced Clayton State University as one of sixty new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2025-26.
Clayton State University Improves Its Social Mobility Ranking Three Years in a Row
Clayton State University recently received its annual evaluation from the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings.
College of Health Participates in a Community Health & Wellness Fair in East Point
Clayton State University College of Health faculty and students joined other local health and safety organizations to share important information and provide free health exams for residents at a Community Health & Wellness event.
Getting to Know the International Women of Clayton State Soccer
We spoke with four international students about their decision to attend Clayton State University and play on the women's soccer team.
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Notables
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: Sherita Shelby
Clayton State 2005 graduate Sherita Shelby has worked at two of Atlanta’s most internationally known companies. Now, she’s stepping up to serve on her alma mater’s Alumni Board.
Dr. Sean Vogt awarded inaugural grant
Dr. Sean Vogt, Clayton State University’s director of choral activities and conductor of the Spivey Hall Masterworks Chorus, was recently awarded the inaugural Raymond Glover Grant for Episcopal Liturgical Music.