CLAYTON STATE NEWS
September 21, 2026
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Alumni Spotlight: Lukeythia Bastardi
The Clayton State alumni office recently spoke with nursing alumna Lukeythia Bastardi ’06 about her career and unique path to the profession.
Alumni Spotlight: Nicholas Collins
Nicholas Collins ’19 is a biology and chemistry teacher at Langston Hughes High School in Fulton County Schools.
Kerry L. Heyward Named Interim President
University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue today has named Kerry L. Heyward interim president of Clayton State University following the resignation of President T. Ramon Stuart.
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...
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Notables
Agreement between Clayton State and Atlanta Metro offers students smooth transfer opportunity
On Monday, Dec. 13, Clayton State University and Atlanta Metropolitan State College entered into an agreement to establish a cohort of students enrolled at AMSC who will live in Clayton State housing and who will attend courses at Clayton State that...
Homecoming reignites Laker pride at Clayton State
Past and present Lakers celebrated university pride during this year’s week-long homecoming celebration.
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.