CLAYTON STATE NEWS
March 8, 2026
Clayton State’s Dr. Andre Clanton Selected to Serve as Faculty for 2026 Gehring Academy
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Alumni Spotlight: Mikaela Thomas
“I always wanted to be on TV. At least I thought I wanted to be on TV,” says Mikaela Thomas ’13, graduate of the Communication & Media Studies program at Clayton State University and current multimedia and digital content producer for WFXG...
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,...
Alumni Spotlight: Brittany Evans
Our newest Young Alumni Council president agreed to let us chat with her about her time here at Clayton and take a glimpse into what she has going on now.
Alumni Spotlight: Charmaine Niles
Many Clayton State alumni have gone on to great jobs. But there are also a lot of alumni who have gone on to great careers and worked to help the next generation of Lakers land their first job.
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Notables
Student Artist Places in Exhibition Tributing Late International Entertainer
Sheila Corona, a Clayton State junior, says her recent award-winning artwork posthumously honors a widely known South Korean pop idol, whose personal story remains unknown despite his international public fame. He died a mysterious, untimely death...
Alumni Spotlight: Jacque Terrell
As Clayton State University celebrates its 50th anniversary, one cannot look back on the impact of the institution without thinking about our professors.
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.