CLAYTON STATE NEWS
August 24, 2026
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Alumni Spotlight: Ezekiel Jones
For two-time alumnus and Alumni Board member Ezekiel Jones ’13, ’15, Clayton State was always in his backyard. After finishing high school, he remembers thinking the chance to attend college so close to home was an opportunity he could not pass.
Alumni Spotlight: Xavier Smith
Getting into the Human Resources field can be difficult, but for Clayton State alumnus Xavier Smith ’15 started his career as a student as an intern in the Clayton State Human Resources department
Alumni Spotlight: Claire Monroe
Growing up the daughter and granddaughter of nurses, Clayton State alumna Claire Monroe ’15 had an interest in medicine at an early age.
Episode 8 | Alumnae in the Making
Laker Lounge Podcast – S. 1, Ep. 8 | Alumnae in the Making
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Innovation and Impact: Laker grad to lead Innovation Center grand opening
Jalen Teal of Clayton State University's College of Business hopes students and local residents alike can turn the redesigned Innovation Center into a community hub of growth and entrepreneurship.