CLAYTON STATE NEWS
October 5, 2026
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Clayton State University Honored in Newsweek’s “America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026”
Clayton State University, a public university in Morrow, Georgia, today announced that it has been recognized by Newsweek as a top college for women in the nation in the publisher’s America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026.
Graduates, families, and friends joined together in celebration at the Clayton State University 2026 Spring Commencement
Graduates, families, and friends joined together in celebration at the Clayton State University 2026 Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 9, at The Arena at Southlake, a new state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility in Morrow, Georgia.
Alice J Smith Awards Showcases Outstanding Achievements That Impact the Entire Campus Community
Hundreds of Clayton State University faculty and staff filled the ballrooms at the campus’ Student Activities Center on April 29th to celebrate their peers in the 2025-2026 Alice J. Smith Service & Academic Awards Ceremony.
The Three-Minute Teaching Moment Showcased the Latest Teaching Tech and Tips for Engaging Students
Participants in the Three-Minute Teaching Moment (3MTM) included Dr. Carol White, Department of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Carin Lightner-Laws, College of Business, Management, Marketing and Supply Chain; Professor Shirnelle Council,...
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Smiles, Service, and the Atlanta Falcons: Dental Hygiene Students Make a Lasting Impact
Clayton State University’s Dental Hygiene students recently took their skills beyond the classroom and into the heart of the community through TeamSmile, an incredible initiative made even more exciting by the support of the Atlanta Falcons.
First-Generation College Spotlight: Tiffany Burston
Tiffany Burston currently serves as the Business Manager for Housing Operations at Clayton State University.
Clayton State awarded million-dollar grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation
The gift will be wholly devoted to the education of 50 first-generation students at the university over the next four years.