CLAYTON STATE NEWS
June 3, 2026
Student Spotlight: Kayla Goulbourne Receives Scholarship from Women in Film and Television Atlanta
Stories
Department changes name to highlight wider array of concentrations
The formerly named Department of Visual and Performing Arts adjusted its title on campus earlier this summer as a means to promote Film, Communications, and other concentrations offered to both current and potential future students.
USG reveals positive financial, job growth at Clayton State
The University System of Georgia recently revealed that both it and Clayton State are trending upwards financially, with the latter creating an output impact of $307,617,085 while adding 2,505 new jobs at the university.
Pres. Lewis discusses growth, optimism for future of Clayton State in university address
Clayton State faculty and staff flooded Spivey Hall Monday morning to listen in on university President Dr. Georj Lewis’ first-ever State of the University address, which covered a multitude of past, present, and future institutional subjects.
Alfred Runs: Clayton State senior and Jonesboro Councilman ready to earn degree, leave impact
In many ways, Alfred Dixon is just like any Clayton State student athlete. He’s found a way to balance his academics and social life, as well as high jump and track.
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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: Jamario Walker
After researching universities in the Atlanta area, I found that Clayton State University was the perfect institution for me.
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.