Clark Atlanta University’s nationwide executive search came to an end on June 19th as the Board of Trustees named Dr. George T. French Jr., the fifth president of Clark Atlanta. Dr. French has served as president of Miles College for more than 14 years. Miles has approximately 1,700 students while Clark Atlanta has 3,485 students. […]
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TJFBMM18: Clark Atlanta University’s Philharmonic Society
Clark Atlanta’s Philharmonic Society is a nationally respected choral ensemble established in the early 1990s. Since its founding, the organization has established a great reputation under the leadership of former director, Professor Glynn E. Halsey, and continues to build upon its legacy with current director, Dr. Curtis Everett Powell. The choir performs a […]
Why Historically Black Colleges Are Enjoying a Renaissance
It’s the time of year when spring begins to graze the nascent stages of summer. The aroma from food trucks permeates the air while vendors encircle the amphitheater. Students meander among tables selling T-shirts emblazoned with phrases like “Respect This Melanin,” posters of activists such as Muhammad Ali and Angela Davis, and displays of recycled […]
Clark Atlanta University to Award Four Honorary Degrees to Iconic Trailblazers
ATLANTA (May 17, 2017) Clark Atlanta University will bestow four doctoral degrees honoris causa during the 2017 Commencement Convocation Monday, May 22, 8 a.m. at Panther Stadium, 735 Beckwith St. SW. “These four pioneers were selected carefully from the areas of civil and human rights, politics and STEM,” says Ronald A. Johnson, President of Clark […]
Clark Atlanta University Receives A $231,000 Grant From Chevron
[Dallas, TX – October 13th, 2014] CAU Receives A $231,000 Grant From Chevron for Business And Engineering Scholarships At the end of September Chevron Corporation announced that it would provide a $231,500 grant for scholarships and to support enrichment programs for Clark Atlanta University’s (CAU) business and engineering students. This is the third award of […]
Aaron Chambers of Clark Atlanta University Named Tom Joyner Foundation “Hercules Scholar”
[ Dallas, TX- August 28, 2014] “OPPORTUNITY STARTS AT HOME” Aaron Chambers, is a Sophomore, Computer Science/Engineering major, from Beaumont, TX , has been named this week’s Tom Joyner Foundation “Hercules Scholar”. This future systems engineer plans to develop designs for cutting edge software. At Clark Atlanta, Aaron is a member of the National Society of […]