CLAYTON STATE NEWS
September 18, 2026
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Clayton State to host USG summer program for foster care youth
From June 2-5, Clayton State University will be hosting a four-day, three-night camp for high school-aged youth that are currently part of the state’s foster care system. It will be the first time Clayton State has hosted the summer program...
Dental Hygiene Lakers bring smiles to McGarrah Elementary Career Day
Clayton State University Dental Hygiene seniors recently spoke with kids at Morrow's McGarrah Elementary School about the importance of dental hygiene and the careers they're working toward in their final academic year.
Dr. Michelle Nelson reelected as AANP Georgia State Liaison
Another two-year term is on the way for Nelson, who was reelected in her role as Georgia State Liaison for the American Association of Nursing Practitioners (AANP).
Clayton State student reflects on meeting, introducing President Joe Biden
Government and Public Service junior Desera Lennon did something in March 2024 that many will never have the opportunity to do – both meet and introduce the President of the United States to an eager sea of people at an Election Year campaign rally...
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Lakers Study Abroad, Leave Global Impact
More than 20 Clayton State students participated in study abroad programs this past Maymester. Upon returning home, university faculty, administration, and students alike all agree that the journeys they made and lessons they learned were beyond...
Homecoming mixes in-person, virtual festivities
Homecoming at Clayton State looked quite different this year as students, faculty, staff and alumni traded the smell of barbeque, the upbeat sounds of the Montell Jordan classic “This is How We Do It” and lots of laughter for a computer screen,...
Clayton State University Receives $7,000 Grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
Clayton State University is proud to announce the receipt of a $7,000 grant to participate in the Georgia Young Adult Program of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.