CLAYTON STATE NEWS
February 19, 2026
Black History Month Faculty Spotlight: Author and Clayton State Professor Dr. Kenja McCray
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Alumni Spotlight: Meredeth Jones
Asked what it’s like to be her own boss, Clayton State alumna Meredeth Jones ’04 needed only a one-word response.
Alumni Spotlight: Justin Linder
October is a time for costumes, hayrides, and pumpkin everything. It’s also a time for ghosts, monsters, and zombies. Clayton State alumnus Justin Linder ’16 wants to remind you of that, all while having a good time, with the Second Annual 5K...
Alumni Spotlight: Scott Ashworth
Growing up an avid Atlanta sports fan, joining Atlanta United FC as the team security manager was an honor for Clayton State alumnus Scott Ashworth ’15.
Alumni Spotlight: Crystal Billingslea
For newly installed Alumni Board of Advisers President Crystal Billingslea ’11, Clayton State may not have been the first university she attended, but, as a nontraditional student, it was the perfect fit for her.
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Agreement Offers Smooth Transition for Business Students
Clayton State University and Atlanta Metropolitan State College signed an articulation agreement on Tuesday, September 7.
Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Marsh
Clayton State University alumnus Ryan Marsh ’14 has taken the skills he learned as a Laker student into the supply chain field and is quickly rising the ranks among his peers.
University celebrates great work on campus at Making Things Better Awards
Clayton State University once again celebrated the efforts of individuals and groups around campus who make a difference at this year’s annual Making Things Better Awards held on Nov. 6.