Clark Atlanta University

Overview

Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is a private, historically black research university located in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1988 through the merger of Atlanta University and Clark College, it is recognized as an R2: Doctoral University with high research activity. The university serves over 4,000 students and is the largest institution in the Atlanta University Center Consortium, offering a range of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees across various disciplines.

Tracing its roots back to 1865, when Atlanta University became the first HBCU to confer graduate degrees to African Americans, CAU provides a comprehensive education in liberal arts, sciences, social work, library science, business administration, and more. With a strong commitment to diversity and innovation, the institution supports students from varied backgrounds, fostering an environment focused on transformational education.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 404-880-8000
• Website: cau.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/clark-atlanta-university

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• alumni network
• community service
• research university
• academic conferences
• research in public policy
• access to education
• public service education
• African-American cultural preservation
• educational technology
• faculty scholarship
• educational access
• urban community outreach
• academic programs
• urban policy research
• graduate programs
• civil rights legacy
• community empowerment programs
• community engagement research
• undergraduate programs
• diversity and inclusion
• civil rights movement archives
• leadership development
• research and community outreach
• diversity initiatives
• research initiatives
• research funding
• historical legacy
• research publications
• notable faculty
• research in social justice
• cultural heritage
• educational excellence
• urban community development
• African-American cultural programs
• urban research centers
• research grants
• research collaborations
• student research
• liberal arts college
• state-of-the-art labs
• social justice
• diverse student body
• community development
• urban social justice projects
• innovative research
• urban research
• academic excellence
• undergraduate degrees
• urban social research
• student engagement
• cultural programs
• civil rights movement studies
• professional certificates
• historical research centers
• cultural heritage preservation
• historical archives
• African-American history education
• alumni engagement
• research and development
• graduate degrees
• research in African-American studies
• higher education innovation
• student mentorship
• historical HBCU
• global education
• African-American leadership
• social justice initiatives
• state-of-the-art facilities
• diversity
• student diversity
• community partnerships
• Atlanta-based institution
• professional development
• civil rights education
• community-based research
• civil rights scholarship
• research infrastructure
• African-American heritage sites
• urban education research
• community engagement
• liberal arts
• services
• student leadership
• student leadership development
• research partnerships
• research facilities
• leadership training
• student success
• educational innovation
• African-American history
• cultural exchange
• urban campus
• research-intensive
• African-American leadership training
• global perspectives
• colleges, universities, and professional schools
• historical research in education
• transformative education
• community outreach
• HBCU
• social responsibility
• historical significance
• research centers
• Atlanta University Center
• social justice education
• professional degrees
• community outreach programs
• urban university
• civil rights history
• higher education access
• academic technology
• social impact projects
• African-American heritage
• W.E.B. Du Bois faculty
• research in social sciences
• student success initiatives
• admissions
• financial aid
• campus life
• student organizations
• career development
• research opportunities
• financial literacy
• alumni relations
• campus tours
• virtual open house
• international students
• student support services
• honors program
• scholarships
• transfer students
• dual degree engineering
• school of business
• school of education
• school of arts and sciences
• school of social work
• research and sponsored programs
• innovation centers
• health professions advising
• student housing
• meal plans
• campus events
• athletics
• centralized resources
• degree works
• FERPA compliance
• commencement ceremonies
• course registration
• extracurricular activities
• university governance
• cultural events
• engaged learning
• professional ethics
• mentorship programs
• education
• non-profit
• education management
• research & development
• professional training & coaching
• nonprofit organization management

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Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• W.E.B. Du Bois Southern Center for Studies in Public Policy