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Clark Atlanta University’s Executive Leadership Institute Announces Its 2024 Distinguished Community of Fellows

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...

Clark Atlanta University Hosts UNCF Today as Organization Announces Receipt of $100 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Support Capital Campaign

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...

Clark Atlanta University Names BJ Arnett as New Chair of the Art and Fashion Department

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...

Happy Holidays from George T. French Jr., Ph.D., Ba-Shen Bacon French, Ph. D., and the Clark Atlanta University Family

Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments. Happy holidays from Clark Atlanta University!

Clark Atlanta University Launches SMPTE Student Chapter, the First at a Historically Black College and University

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...

WCLK: Jazz 91.9 Partners with PBS Member Station Georgia Public Broadcasting to Broadcast the Inaugural Jazz Music Awards in January 2024

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:...

Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman to Honor Clark Atlanta University’s 35th Anniversary with Proclamation

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:...

Clark Atlanta University to Construct Three New Buildings to Enhance Student Experience

The Board of Trustees of Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has made the historic decision to construct three new campus facilities simultaneously in order to enhance the student experience.  After an iterative, extensive,...

IHG Hotels and Resorts Renews Clark Atlanta University Partnership to Help Build Early Career Talent Pipeline

Clark Atlanta University (CAU), the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the southern United States, and IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, hosted an event...

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...
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