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3rd annual social mobility summit

The 3rd Annual Social Mobility Summit

"Lifting Lives Through Learning"

September 25, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | Student Activities Center

Clayton State University’s Social Mobility Summit provides a meaningful platform to evaluate the role of higher education as a key driver of social mobility and to identify ways that institutions of higher education can best partner with community stakeholders to promote social mobility. This summit is designed to discuss common determinants of social mobility while also looking at the unique barriers present in the greater metro Atlanta area. The summit will include panels, workshops, and discussions focused on issues related to social mobility, such as access to education, economic opportunity, and student success. This summit is part of Clayton State University’s ongoing commitment to advancing social mobility on our campus, in the broader community, and throughout the state of Georgia.

Call for Programming

Faculty & Staff are invited to submit proposals for a program you would like to present at this year’s summit.  Submit your proposal here:  Social Mobility Summit Program Proposal.

The 2026 Social Mobility Summit is a gathering of educators, policymakers, community leaders, students, and change agents committed to expanding access, opportunity, and upward mobility through cross-sector partnerships.  

🌟 Summit Theme: “Lifting Lives Through Learning” This summit will explore the power of partnerships—between higher education, K-12, community agencies, and industry—in advancing social mobility and addressing the complex issues facing students and communities today.