News

July

Clark Atlanta University Receives $1 Million Gift from Chick-fil-A for Student Success and Access

07/07/2023

Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has announced that it has received a $1-million gift from Chick-fil-A, Inc., a restaurant company known for the Original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich and signature hospitality. The gift supports the University’s historic $250 million Campaign for Clark Atlanta University, which has a principal goal of generating much needed funds for student access, retention, and graduation support. It was one of two major gifts the University received during its 34th Annual Commencement ... Read more

June

President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. on the Supreme Court's Ruling on Affirmative Action

06/30/2023

President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. on the Supreme Court's Ruling on Affirmative Action ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University to Host WNBA’s Atlanta Dream Power Her Dreams Camp

06/22/2023

The Atlanta Dream will kick off a series of free basketball camps on June 24 and 25 for girls ages 6-14 at Epps Gymnasium, home of the Clark Atlanta University Panthers. The camp, sponsored by Microsoft, is designed to apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts to basketball and sports. ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University to host Google Career and Community Fellows Academy

06/14/2023

Clark Atlanta University will host ninth graders from the Douglass High School STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Academy for the Google Career Community Fellows Academy as part of the university’s Professional Learning and Continuing Education (PLACE) initiative on June 20 - 23. The 4-day academy will give the students a glimpse into fields such as technology, media, and business. Additionally, the students will embark on an exciting tour of Hartsfield-Jackson to see the technology behind the complex luggage system at the world’s busiest airport. ... Read more

Nsenga Burton, Award-Winning Journalist and Entrepreneur, named New Regional Director of Clark Atlanta University’s National Center for Entrepreneurship

06/13/2023

Clark Atlanta University has announced the appointment of Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., as Southern Regional Director of the National Center for Entrepreneurship at CAU. As part of a partnership with The Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship, the center will support expanded opportunities for Black entrepreneurship through ownership, innovation, and creativity. In this role, Dr. Burton will lead initiatives to establish or strengthen centers for entrepreneurship on historically Black college and university (HBCU) campuses in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and the Virgin Islands ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University Names Dr. Charlene D. Gilbert as Provost and Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs

06/13/2023

Clark Atlanta University is pleased to announce that Dr. Charlene D. Gilbert will join the University on June 1, 2023, as Provost and Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs, reporting directly to Dr. George T. French, Jr., President. ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University to Host 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders for 10th Consecutive Year

06/13/2023

Leadership in Business Program Brings African Leaders to Atlanta for an Intensive Six-Week Institute Clark Atlanta University is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning June 21, 2023, the university will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging leaders representing 18 African countries for a six-week intensive Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. ... Read more

May

Christopher Womack, New CEO of the Southern Company, to Deliver Address at Clark Atlanta University’s 34th Commencement Exercises

05/17/2023

Christopher Womack, New CEO of the Southern Company, to Deliver Address at Clark Atlanta University’s 34th Commencement Exercises ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University to host the 13th Annual National Symposium on Prostate Cancer

05/08/2023

Clark Atlanta University to host the 13th Annual National Symposium on Prostate Cancer ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University’s School of Business Administration to host Business and Technology Industry Leaders

05/08/2023

Clark Atlanta University’s School of Business Administration to host Business and Technology Industry Leaders ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University to Host World Bank Group President’s Visit to The Atlanta University Center to Discuss newly-piloted HBCU Initiative on Sustainable Social and Economic Development

05/01/2023

First Time a World Bank President Has Addressed HBCU Students Outside of Washington, D.C. ... Read more

April

Clark Atlanta University’s School of Business Administration to host Business and Technology Industry Leaders

04/25/2023

Clark Atlanta University’s School of Business Administration to host Business and Technology Industry Leaders ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University to Hold Three-Day Mental Health Summit

04/21/2023

CAU sees 10 percent increase in student use of campus mental health services since 2020 ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University to host the 2023 HBCU Environmental Justice Summit

04/17/2023

Clark Atlanta University to host the 2023 HBCU Environmental Justice Summit ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University Hosts Robert H. ‘Bob’ Bell Day and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Robert H. ‘Bob’ Bell/House of Chatham Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development

04/14/2023

The day recognizes Mr. Bell for his support of Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and its mission to educate young African Americans and help them to obtain their goals and pursue their dreams ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University names Dr. Charlene D. Gilbert as Provost and Senior Vice President Academic Affairs, effective June 1, 2023

04/12/2023

Clark Atlanta University names Dr. Charlene D. Gilbert as Provost and Senior Vice President Academic Affairs, effective June 1, 2023 ... Read more

School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs at Clark Atlanta University’s School of Education are Reaccredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)

04/11/2023

School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs at Clark Atlanta University’s School of Education are Reaccredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) ... Read more

SNIPES Launches Pay it Forward Initiative to Support HBCUs and Empower the Next Generation of Black Leaders

04/09/2023

SNIPES Launches Pay it Forward Initiative to Support HBCUs and Empower the Next Generation of Black Leaders ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University’s Art and Fashion Department to Host 8th Annual Art and Fashion Week

04/07/2023

Clark Atlanta University’s Art and Fashion Department to Host 8th Annual Art and Fashion Week ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University’s art and fashion department receives Macy’s grant for scholarships and programming

04/06/2023

Clark Atlanta University’s art and fashion department receives Macy’s grant for scholarships and programming ... Read more

World Bank Group President Welcomes Partnership between University of Lomé and Clark Atlanta University

04/03/2023

World Bank Group President Welcomes Partnership between University of Lomé and Clark Atlanta University ... Read more

March

Clark Atlanta University’s Office of Student Recruitment and Admissions hosted the 2023 Scholars’ Banquet for Incoming Students

03/28/2023

Clark Atlanta University’s Office of Student Recruitment and Admissions hosted the 2023 Scholars’ Banquet for Incoming Students ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University’s Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment to host Jazz Brunch and Conversations Open House in April

03/27/2023

Clark Atlanta University’s Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment to host Jazz Brunch and Conversations Open House in April ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University Hosts 35th Founders’ Day Spring Convocation

03/22/2023

Clark Atlanta University Hosts 35th Founders’ Day Spring Convocation ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University’s art and fashion department receives Macy’s grant for scholarships and programming

03/03/2023

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY’S ART AND FASHION DEPARTMENT RECEIVES MACY’S GRANT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMMING ... Read more

February

Shooting Incident Involving CAU Student

02/28/2023

Shooting Incident Involving CAU Student ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University announces the Relaunch and Renaming of the Southern Center for Studies in Public Policy

02/17/2023

Clark Atlanta University announces the Relaunch and Renaming of the Southern Center for Studies in Public Policy ... Read more

CAU Professor Named One of Diverse: Issues In Higher Education Magazine Top “40 and Under” Scholars

02/01/2023

Atlanta, GA (February 1, 2023) - Clark Atlanta University has announced that Dr. Nathaniel Currie, an assistant professor in the Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work, has been named one of Diverse: Issues In Higher Education’s “40 and Under” Scholars. ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University Student wins $10,000 in National Blackstone Launchpad Ideas Competition

02/01/2023

Clark Atlanta University Student wins $10,000 in National Blackstone Launchpad Ideas Competition ... Read more

January

Message from Dr. French

01/28/2023

Message from Dr. French ... Read more

Clark Atlanta University’s senior wins Bloomberg Trading Challenge

01/22/2023

Clark Atlanta University’s senior wins Bloomberg Trading Challenge ... Read more