CLAYTON STATE NEWS
September 30, 2026
Stories
Alumni Spotlight: Matika Holmes
Most people spend their birthday eating cake, partying, or just relaxing at home. Not Clayton State alumna Matika Holmes ’13.
Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Huff
Going back to school as a non-traditional student, Lauren Huff ’05 knew she wanted to attend a college that would offer smaller class sizes.
Alumni Spotlight: Nancy Nguyen
It doesn’t take much to see how Clayton State alumna Nancy Nguyen ’13 has a passion for helping others become exposed to and understand the Vietnamese culture that has such a large impact on the community surrounding the university.
Alumni Spotlight: Gantt Thomas
Some students enter college knowing exactly what career path they plan to take.
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Notables
The Future is Female: Karen Sullivan and why women give back
Beyond making an impact in business, women leaders have made major strides in putting dollars back into the community.
Alumni Spotlight: Ezekiel Jones
For two-time alumnus and Alumni Board member Ezekiel Jones ’13, ’15, Clayton State was always in his backyard. After finishing high school, he remembers thinking the chance to attend college so close to home was an opportunity he could not pass.
A new era for theatre at Clayton State
A new name and look have marked a new era for Clayton State University’s theatre.