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September 14, 2026

Clayton State to Welcome Laker Families for Family and Parent Weekend

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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...

Clayton State to host Atlanta Braves Home Plate Project

On Thursday, August 24, the Atlanta Braves Home Plate Project will host its first-ever food distribution in Clayton County on the campus of Clayton State University for all students, staff, and faculty, as well as their families and the entire Clayton...

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.

Clayton State officially welcomes Class of 2027 to Laker Nation

Hundreds of traditional and non-traditional freshmen alike celebrated the beginning of their collegiate journeys during the university’s New Student Convocation ceremony

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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: Marsha Anderson

Driving in your car. Sometimes that is all it takes for the lightbulb to turn on that something has to change. A change for the better. A change that is lasting.

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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