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April 15, 2026

Clayton State Alumni and Faculty Share the Power of Mentorship

Stories

Making Dreams Come True: MBA Alumnae Bring a Concept Experience to Henry County

Our Master of Business Administration program has made entrepreneurial dreams come to life in Henry County. Clayton State University MBA alumnae Nancy Nguyen and Lizcha Walker have created PÜR Zen Mimosa Wine Bar, focusing on creating great food...

Alumni Spotlight: Nguyen Kim

When thinking about students leaving Clayton State University, there’s a distinction to be made between those who “drop out” and those who “stop out.”

Alumni Spotlight: Adrian Washington

The Clayton State alumni office recently sat down with new member of the Alumni Board of Advisers, Dr. Adrian Washington ’87, to discuss his professional path and how Clayton State University—at the time he attended, Clayton State College—helped...

Alumni Spotlight: Edlin Veras

As an aspiring professor focused on race and racism in the United States and Latin America, Clayton State alumnus Edlin Veras ’13 directly contributes his experience at Clayton State to the professional trajectory he is on today.

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Notables

Tests are Waived This Fall While We Continue to Bridge Student Success

Continuing with the test-optional movement that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, our university is one of 23 institutions within the USG waiving Fall 2022 ACT and SAT scores for new freshmen.

Alumni Spotlight: Dantez Bennamon

Meet Dantez Bennamon ’19. Active student and even more active alumnus with a degree in Business Management.

Clayton State University establishes $5 million endowment for music education

Clayton State University has received a $5 million gift from the estate of former Jonesboro resident and longtime friend of Clayton State Lon Carnes to enhance music education at the institution.

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