Just days before what would have been his 83rd birthday, the family of former longtime Atlanta City Council President Judge Marvin S. Arrington, Sr., gathered at his beloved alma mater, Clark Atlanta University, to celebrate his generous donation of $50,000. Arrington graduated from Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) in 1964. Judge Arrington attended Clark...Read More
AU Alumni invited to Join Museum Director Dr. Danille Taylor at the MET Sunday, February 25, 2024, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Clark Atlanta University continues to make history as its museum’s artwork will be on display at the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York City. Clark Atlanta University Art Museum...Read More
Clark Atlanta University and the National Negro Anthem ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ written by CAU alumnus James Weldon Johnson was recently featured on Atlanta’s FOX 5 evening newscast and the station’s morning show Good Day Atlanta. The story was written and produced by FOX 5 anchor Christine Sperow. Our very own President George...Read More
Innovative Program Addresses Critical Need to Nurture Next Generation of HBCU Leaders ATLANTA (January 12, 2024) – The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at Clark Atlanta University proudly introduces its 2024 cohort of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) fellows, a remarkable assembly of individuals poised to emerge as the next generation of HBCU leaders....Read More
UNCF’s bold $1 billion campaign will enhance endowments at HBCUs During a press conference held today on the campus of Clark Atlanta University, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) announced that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $100 million unrestricted grant to support UNCF’s capital campaign. UNCF is undertaking a bold $1 billion capital campaign that includes five...Read More
Clark Atlanta University has appointed BJ Arnett the Art and Fashion Department Chair under the School of Arts and Sciences. In this role, she will serve as the chief academic officer of Art and Fashion and be instrumental in generating ideas and initiatives for the department. Arnett is an associate professor in the department and...Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Paula Owens, Communications Manager 404-880-8521powens@cau.edu Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has become the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to launch a Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Student Chapter. Through its new SMPTE Student Chapter, CAU will give students the opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and trends,...Read More
Clark Atlanta University’s WCLK: Jazz 91.9 (an NPR member station) is excited to announce its partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) to broadcast and stream the first Jazz Music Awards: Celebrating the Spirt of Jazz. The music awards will be available for streaming on demand on PBS Passport on Monday, January 1, 2024. The Georgia...Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPaula Owens, Communications Manager404-880-8521powens@cau.edu WHO: Council President Doug Shipman WHAT: Proclamation presentation and celebration of Clark Atlanta University’s 35th Anniversary WHEN: Monday, November 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue SW BACKGROUND: Council President Doug Shipman will present a proclamation to Clark Atlanta University during Monday’s Council meeting at...Read More
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