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August 7, 2026

Faculty and Staff Gather for 2026 President’s State of the University Address

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Spirited: Thirty-year staff member reflects on career at Clayton State

After working at Clayton State for 30 years, long-time staff member Heidi Benford encourages all members of Laker Nation, whether it be faculty, staff, or students, to show their school pride and continue carrying on Clayton State's family environmen...

Clayton State University, Georgia senator celebrate Constitution Day

Sen. Brian Strickland of Georgia District 17 visited Clayton State's campus to discuss the importance of the U.S. Constitution, particularly the First Amendment.

Laker poetry to be featured at Carnegie Hall

Next summer in the world-famous Carnegie Hall, the works of two Clayton State students will be featured in a composition by Dr. Terre Johnson, the former chair of Clayton State’s Visual and Performing Arts as well as a distinguished composer.

Clayton State maintains strong social mobility ranking

Clayton State University ranked #38 in Social Mobility – Regional Universities South.

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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.

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