PHOTOS: Clayton State University 2022 graduates

Education

PHOTOS: Clayton State University 2022 graduates

A masters degree program graduate is all smiles after receiving her diploma during Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Graduate Keiara Thompson (left) receives balloons from her friend Mya Lakes after attending Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Phantasia Walls waits for her graduation ceremony to start during Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Clayton State University Interim President Kerry Heyward (left) presents Antarica Fuller with her diploma during Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Graduating students wait to receive their diplomas during Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A student gestures after receiving her diploma during Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Family and friends cheer as their student crosses the podium during Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Graduating students wait for the ceremony to start during Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Masters degree graduate Fawziah Hakami is seen during Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Quanashia Smith waves after receiving her diploma during Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Graduating students attend Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Graduating students attend Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Jill Lane, interim provost and vice president of academic affairs, addresses graduating students and family gathered for Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Mikaiya Hoosier waits for the ceremony to start at Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A graduating student waves as she walks in the processional of Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Jerry Dillard (right) is seen with Dean of Graduate Studies Celeste Walley-Jean during Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Undergraduate students wait for thier during Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

1/17

A masters degree program graduate is all smiles after receiving her diploma during Clayton State University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 6, 2022. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today's Gallery Headlines

Valentines for Veterans

Metro Atlanta students write valentines to veterans

47m ago

GHSA Championship, Dance, Akins Ford Arena, Athens

PHOTOS: Georgia teams dance way to state championships

Spring Training Day 3 (Thursday)

PHOTOS: Day 3 of Spring Training for Braves

Her Story Art and Food

AJC photos of the month -- January 2026

More Galleries

Spring Training Day 2 (Wednesday)

PHOTOS: Braves settle into day 2 of spring training

Spring Training Day 1

PHOTOS: Braves arrive for spring training

Kennesaw State University new baseball facility

PHOTOS: A look at Kennesaw State baseball's new home

Georgia students organize protests against ICE after Minnesota killings

PHOTOS: Snellville's Brookwood High School students rally and march against ICE