Clark Atlanta University public radio station Jazz 91.9 WCLK celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a historic “Great Day in Atlanta” photograph. The iconic image featured CAU’s 5th President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D., the Honorable Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, former Atlanta Mayors Bill Campbell and Shirley Franklin, and former First Lady of Atlanta Valerie Jackson...Read More
The CAU Guild’s Jazz Under The Stars concert has raised over 3.2 million in scholarships for Clark Atlanta University students Acclaimed, Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Gregory Porter will headline the 30th Annual Jazz Under The Stars concert to celebrate their 32nd anniversary at Clark Atlanta University’s Harkness Quadrangle on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 7:00...Read More
Clark Atlanta University’s Jazz 91.9 WCLK will kick off the yearlong celebration of its 50th Anniversary “WCLK AT 50” on Wednesday, April 10, at 3 p.m., with the iconic “Great Day in Atlanta” photograph featuring CAU’s 5th President Dr. George T. French, Jr., and the Honorable Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. The photograph will also feature...Read More
Clark Atlanta University and President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D. salutes the life and rich legacy of Louis Gossett Jr., the first African American actor to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Gossett won the award in 1982 for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the movie An Officer and a...Read More
As part of PUMA’s $2 million commitment with Clark Atlanta University to help students launch careers post-graduation, the sports retailer juggernaut will partner with CAU’s School of Business to host an informative fireside chat with former NBA All-Star and sports analyst Jalen Rose. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 2:00...Read More
The Department of English and Modern Languages at Clark Atlanta University will hold its 51st annual Writer’s Workshop Conference on April 16 – 18, 2024, in Davage Auditorium. The conference’s theme is “Black Boy Joy: Black Men Telling Their Stories and Truths” and will bring another year of fascinating and much-needed conversation from notable and...Read More
Clark Atlanta University men’s basketball team is officially the 2024 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) champions. The Panthers clinched the title after defeating Miles College 65-55 on last Sunday at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia. The Panthers, who went into the tournament as the team to beat, also walked away with the top honors of...Read More
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
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
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