Clayton News Daily

CSU has growing economic impact on region

Georgia's public higher-learning institutions have helped sustain some local economies, according to a June report on the economic impact of the state's colleges and universities.

Inconsistent grading disappoints dual-enrollment students

Stockbridge High School senior, Candace Swords, said she has worked long, hard hours to prepare herself for the college experience.

CSU students uneasy about tuition increase

Clayton State University freshman, Donique Hanse, was outspoken Wednesday in her outrage over a tuition increase approved by the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents earlier this week.

National Archives, CSU offer WW II genealogy class

When National Archives at Atlanta Education Specialist Joel Walker talks about the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima, it carries a personal meaning, because he had a relative who fought in the battle.

Clayton State announces commencement speakers

Officials from Georgia Power and IBM have been lined up to give keynote addresses at Clayton State University's spring commencement ceremonies next month, the Morrow-based school recently announced.

CSU to host state rep. at luncheon

Three Clayton State University departments and student organizations will celebrate the contributions of women through history, on Thursday, during a Women's History Month luncheon, featuring State Rep. Alisha Thomas Morgan (D-Austell), the school has announced.

CSU to host 'Money Management' Series

Clayton State University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting a "Money Management Series," which will help small business owners with the fundamentals of maintaining positive money practices, and strengthening their operations.

CSU Archives in need of nursing program items

The Clayton State University Archives needs a variety of items, to begin building a collection surrounding the history of the university's nursing program.

CSU offers study abroad opportunity in Guadalajara

Clayton State University (CSU) is offering its first-ever study abroad trip to Guadalajara, Mexico.

CSU to begin offering philosophy degree

Clayton State University students can now earn undergraduate degrees in the teachings of philosophers from across the ages, ranging from Socrates and Plato, to Rene Descartes and John Locke.

CSU to host poet for writers series

Clayton State University will begin the spring 2011 slate for its Visiting Writers Series, at the end of this month, with a reading by poet, Andrew Zawacki, according to a news release from the school.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Clayton State

"A Valentine Murder Mystery Dinner," a "Massage for Couples," and "Romantic Cupcakes and Cookies" are all part of a unique experience Clayton State University (CSU) is offering the public, in celebration of Valentine's Day.

CSU moves annual 'Freedom Run' to Feb. 12

For the first time in six years, Clayton State University is going to have a road race as part of its annual "Homecoming" celebration, officials at the university announced on Monday.

Clayton State announces Black History Month theme, events

Gospel music, dialogues on segregation, integration, challenges facing African Americans, as well as banquets are on tap at Clayton State University, in February, as the university celebrates "Black History Month."

Clayton Schools to give strategic plan update

Clayton County Public Schools officials are inviting members of the public to hear an update this weekend, on how the school system is doing at meeting the goals outlined in its strategic plan.

CSU soars to new enrollment record

A preliminary spring enrollment count at Clayton State University shows there appears to be more people attending the 41-year old Morrow-based university this semester than ever before, school officials announced on Wednesday.

CSU women ranked second in the country

The Clayton State Laker women's basketball team have reached a new high in its storied history - No. 2 in the nation.

CSU to urge Congress' support of international education

A Clayton State University official will go to Washington this spring to help push members of the U.S. Congress to support international education programs, university officials announced this week.

Snow may delay semester start at Clayton State

The beginning of Clayton State University's spring semester may get snowed in by winter weather next week, officials at the university said on Friday.

CSU to launch new business lecture series

Clayton State University's School of Business will kick off its inaugural Dean's Distinguished Lecture series later this month, with a free presentation on entrepreneurism, the university has announced.

CSU genealogy group holding family history workshops

Figuring out how to organize Uncle Darby's Vietnam War draft records, and pictures of Grandma Ruby building airplanes during World War II, will be the focus of an upcoming, free, two-day workshop that will be hosted by the Clayton State University Genealogy Group.