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CAU’s Jazz Station’s Program Director to be Inducted into 2023 Black Radio Hall of Fame

David Linton, Program Director of WCLK 91.9, Clark Atlanta University’s jazz station, is a 2023 National Black Radio Hall of Fame (NBRHOF) inductee. Linton is set to receive the Broadcaster’s...

Clark Atlanta University Pays Homage to Cherished Alumnus Marvin S. Arrington Sr.

CAU President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D., former CAU First Lady Judge Brenda Hill Cole, and Ambassador Andrew Young were among the many political figures, judges, attorneys, and influencers attending...

Clark Atlanta University Names Atlanta Housing’s Brian Benn Vice President, CIO

Clark Atlanta University has named Brian Benn as its new Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Benn is currently Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President for Atlanta Housing.  Benn...

Clark Atlanta University Receives $1 Million Endowment Gift from The Bernard Osher Foundation

Clark Atlanta University has received two gifts from The Bernard Osher Foundation that will support scholarships for nontraditional undergraduate students who wish to return to the University to complete their...

Riding an Enrollment Wave, HBCUs Could See Further Boost if the Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action

If the Supreme Court bans the use of affirmative action in higher education this month, historically Black colleges could grow even more attractive as elite, predominantly white colleges scramble to...

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

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...

Clark Atlanta University Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary Highlighting Its History Over the Years

Clark Atlanta University (CAU) continues to celebrate its 35th Anniversary by highlighting its unique history that began with the consolidation of two venerable Atlanta institutions in 1988. The University’s anniversary kicked...

Affirmative Action Ban an Opportunity for HBCUs: Clark Atlanta President

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with Clark Atlanta University President Dr. George French about the impact of the Supreme Court’s decisions on affirmative action and blocking student loan forgiveness.

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

June 30, 2023 Dear Clark Atlanta Community, I am deeply disappointed by the recent decision of the Supreme Court to strike down affirmative action, as it has the potential to...

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

Atlanta, GA – 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 to host Google Career and Community Scholars Academy

Atlanta, GA (June 12, 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...

Christopher Womack to Deliver Clark Atlanta University’s 34th Commencement Address

Atlanta, GA (May 17, 2023) – Clark Atlanta University has announced that Christopher “Chris” Womack, the newly named president, and CEO of the Southern Company, will deliver the address during...

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

Atlanta, GA (May 8, 2023) – Scientists and researchers from all over the world are set to gather for the 13th National Symposium on Prostate Cancer and Dr. Sidney A....

Clark Atlanta University to Host World Bank Group President’s Visit to The Atlanta University Center

Atlanta, GA (May 1, 2023) – Clark Atlanta University to host World Bank Group President David Malpass’ visit to the Atlanta University Center. Mr. Malpass will visit Atlanta University’s Robert...

CAU’s School of Business Administration to Host Business and Technology Industry Leaders

Atlanta, GA (April 18, 2023) – Clark Atlanta University’s (CAU) School of Business hosted John Hope Bryant for its first Entrepreneur Scholar-in-Residence, a fireside chat in partnership with PNC Bank. The event...