CLAYTON STATE NEWS
July 15, 2026
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Clayton State film receiving praise from both critics, audiences
"The Prairie Dog That Met the President" has now been screened at four film festivals and has even won an award for merit from the Nature Without Borders International Film Festival.
Limitless Leader: Clayton State senior begins career in Atlanta Mayoral Office
One Clayton State senior’s summer internship has now become the first leg of his professional career. Interdisciplinary Studies Major James Gathings currently serves in Mayor Andre Dickens’ Office of Constituent Services.
Braves serve up home run with Clayton State food distribution event
The first-ever Atlanta Braves Home Plate Project food distribution event at Clayton State University proved to be a massive success. 43 volunteers lent a helping hand by directing traffic, loading vehicles, and delivering food to residents in Laker...
Miracle in Morrow: Freshman provides inspiration through education
After surviving three simultaneous strokes this past winter, Clayton State freshman Emily Phillips already sees her newfound opportunities in Laker Nation as a blessing.
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Notables
Schools’ Partnership Builds Strong Connections
Consider this circle of educational impact. Instead of waiting for potential students to come to us, our faculty and student teachers come to them.
Alumni Spotlight: Michael Montgomery
Clayton State University Master of Business Administration alumnus Michael Montgomery ’17 has spent his professional career in the accounting, advertising, and events management industries in the military, private sector, and higher education arena...
Clayton State University named a top social mobility performer by U.S. News & World Report
Clayton State University has been named one of the top 40 universities in the south for moving students up the socioeconomic ladder.