08 FOR STUDENT AND INSTITUTIONAL GROWTH CURRICULUM EXPANSION PAVES THE WAY Written by Pia Forbes
Education at the graduate level helps to prepare students for success in an increasingly global marketplace by giving them specialized knowledge and honing necessary skills. With graduate education dating back to 1865, Clark Atlanta University has long understood that graduate study not only produces students with the ability to compete, but it also reflects the university’s ability to keep pace with innovation to meet the needs of students and our society. Two recent additions to Clark Atlanta University’s menu of graduate programs include the doctor of philosophy degree in computer science in the School of Arts and Sciences’ Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Department of Cyber-Physical Systems, and the online certificate program and master’s degree program in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership—both of which are designed to produce technically skilled, socially responsible graduates while enhancing the university’s academic profile.
Roy George, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Cyber- Physical Systems, says the Ph.D. program in computer science is a rigorous, research-intensive program designed to prepare students for impactful careers in academia, industry, and advanced research institutions, with a curriculum that features comprehensive coursework in cutting-edge areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and robotics. “Students are trained to address complex technological challenges and to drive innovation through scholarly inquiry and applied research,” says Dr. George.
Construction Underway on Center Focused on Supporting Student Success The groundbreaking of Clark Atlanta University’s Student Success Center, the first new building on the CAU campus in 20 years, took place on May 15, 2025. The center will be a one-stop-shop for students to access support programs and services—including staff advisement, first-year support, tutors, and workshops—that support academic success in the university’s competitive environment.
The center—funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Title III program, which provides specific support to HBCUs for the purpose of student support services and other purposes— is expected to open in fall 2026.
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