Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University is a private, coeducational, four-year university in the historic heart of Atlanta, GA.
It is the only university in the historic Atlanta University Center, a consortium of 8,000 primarily African-American scholars. It is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a “Doctoral University – High Research Activity. The University’s students are engaged in 38 areas of study in four schools: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education and the Whitney M. Young, Jr., School of Social Work. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to offer bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees. Clark Atlanta University has produced more than 29,000 alumni in myriad fields of professional, civic and social endeavor.
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Clark Atlanta University Establishes Endowed Sustainability Professorship with $500,000 Southern Company Grant
Clark Atlanta University is set to enhance its academic offerings through the establishment of an endowed professorship in sustainability. This initiative is made possible by a $500,000 matching grant from the Southern Company Foundation as part of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI), a collaborative effort overseen by INROADS, UNCF, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
An endowed professorship represents a permanent investment in academic excellence. The endowment’s principal remains intact while the income generated funds faculty salaries, research, and scholarly activities in perpetuity. This sustainable funding model allows universities to attract and retain distinguished scholars, advance cutting-edge research, and provide students with exceptional educational experiences for generations to come. >>Read More
How Camp HBCYouth and Clark Atlanta University Are Reimagining Early College Exposure and Leadership Pathways
Clark Atlanta University’s partnership with Camp HBCYouth reflects a shared institutional commitment to expanding access, strengthening educational pipelines, and cultivating the next generation of leaders. Through immersive campus experiences, mentorship, and workforce development opportunities, the collaboration demonstrates how HBCUs and community organizations can work together to shape futures long before students submit a college application.
“At its core, Camp HBCYouth exists to help young people see what is possible,” said Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer Brian Wright. “Sometimes all it takes is one visit to a college campus, one mentor, or one experience to change the trajectory of a young person’s life. I know that because it changed mine.” >>Read More
Clark Atlanta University Student Featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show During National HBCU Spotlight
Clark Atlanta University student Romiya Patterson was featured on a nationally televised episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, highlighting the impact of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the transformative power of educational opportunity.
The special episode, presented in partnership with the Student Freedom Initiative as part of HBCU Aware Fest 2026, featured Clark Atlanta University President Dr. George T. French, Jr., alongside Patterson and her mother, Akiya Patterson, in a conversation centered on resilience, academic ambition, and the importance of HBCU communities in shaping future leaders. >>Read More
Clark Atlanta University Advances Financial Literacy Education Through Strategic Partnerships and Applied Learning
Clark Atlanta University continues to strengthen its commitment to student success through innovative financial literacy programming designed to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. Through experiential learning initiatives such as the Financial Literacy IQ Competition, Reality Run simulations, and strategic industry partnerships, the University is creating opportunities for students to build financial confidence, strengthen decision-making skills, and apply financial concepts in real-world settings.
Led by LaKesha Landers, director of the Office of Financial Literacy and adjunct professor in the Finance and Management Department, the University’s financial literacy initiatives are intentionally designed to move students beyond passive learning and into practical application. >>Read More
Clark Atlanta University Facts
- Clark Atlanta University awards more than 700 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees each year.
- Clark Atlanta University offers academic degrees in 38 areas of study.
- Read the Clark Atlanta Fact Page.
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