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August

George T. French, Jr., Ph.D., President, Clark Atlanta University Statement regarding the passing of actor Chadwick Boseman

08/29/2020

The craftsmanship of Chadwick Boseman was a gift to the world. He lived his life with intentionality and purpose. He fully embodied the characters whom he portrayed and told their stories with depth. We are thankful to him for allowing the likes of Jackie Robinson and Thurgood Marshall to live through him for the telling of their stories. Furthermore, our CAU Panthers are beyond measure with gratitude to him for his portrayal of King T’Challa of Wakanda, Black Panther. ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University Alum Elected Sheriff of Fulton County

08/27/2020

(Clark Atlanta University JUNE 19, 2020) – ATLANTA, GA The highest law enforcement office in the County will soon be held by Clark Atlanta University (CAU) alumus - Patrick “Pat” Labat. Labat has been elected to serve as the new Sheriff of Fulton County after edging out incumbent Sheriff Ted Jackson by nearly 11-thousand votes in the August 11 run-off election. ... Read more

Brianna Berry Awarded $10,000 Counseling Fellowship from NBCC Foundation

08/21/2020

(Clark Atlanta University August 21, 2020) – ATLANTA, GA – Clark Atlanta University (CAU) graduate student Brianna Berry was recently selected for the NBCC Minority Fellowship Program-Mental Health Counseling-Master’s (MFP-MHC-M). The NBCC Foundation is an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), based in San Antonio, Texas. As an NBCC MFP-MHC-M Fellow, Berry will receive funding and training to support her education and facilitate her service to underserved populations. ... Read more

CAU Student Ashton Edmunds Awarded Rhoden Fellowship From ESPN

08/21/2020

(Clark Atlanta University August 21, 2020) – ATLANTA, GA – Clark Atlanta University (CAU) student Ashton Edmunds was recently selected to participate in the 2020-2021 Rhoden Fellowship, a one-year sports journalism internship program with ESPN’s The Undefeated that identifies and trains aspiring African American journalists. This Rhoden Fellowship class will begin Monday, August 24, and last through conclusion of the 2020-2021 academic year. ... Read more

CAU Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development (CIED) in 2020 Startup Ecosystem Guide

08/20/2020

Startup Atlanta Guide includes Resources for Entrepreneurs and Investors ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University Professor Featured at 2020 National Association of Social Work Georgia Conference

08/10/2020

Clark Atlanta University August 10, 2020) – ATLANTA, GA - Gerry L. White, Ph. D., assistant professor at the Whitney M. Young, Jr. School of Social Work, delivered the keynote speech during the 2020 National Association of Social Work (NASW-GA) conference, which took place online August 6-10, 2020. ... Read more