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Clark Atlanta University (CAU or Clark Atlanta) is a private, Methodist, historically black research university in Atlanta, Georgia, US. It was founded on September 19, 1865, as Atlanta University, the first HBCU in the United States to confer graduate degrees to African Americans.[9] In 1988, the school consolidated with Clark College (established 1869) to form CAU. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".[10]

Key Information

History

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Atlanta University was founded on September 19, 1865, and was among the first HBCUs in the Southern United States.[11] It holds the distinction of being the nation's first graduate institution to award degrees to African Americans and the first to award bachelor's degrees to African Americans in the South.[12] Clark College, founded in 1869, was the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve African-American students.[13] The two institutions consolidated in 1988 to form Clark Atlanta University.[14]

Atlanta University

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In the city of Atlanta, while the Civil War was well underway, two literate African American ex-slaves, James Tate and Grandison B. Daniels, in 1862 established the first school in Atlanta for African American children. It was located on the corner of Courtland and Jenkins Streets in a Baptist church building.[15] Tate and Daniels, along with 25 other former slaves, founded Friendship Baptist Church. They began holding classes in a church building built in 1848.[16] The school became Atlanta University in September 1865.[17]

When white missionary Frederick Ayer, along with his wife, arrived in Atlanta in November 1865 under the auspices of the American Missionary Association, the AMA church purchased a boxcar for $310 (~$6,368 in 2024) in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and sent it to Friendship by the Ninth Street Baptist Church of Cincinnati, Ohio. The modest space of the boxcar served two purposes: a new teaching space for Atlanta University and a meeting space for the Friendship Church congregation. Tate and Daniels readily transferred their responsibilities to Ayer, who was better prepared to lead the educational effort, in 1865.[18][19][20]

Atlanta University was founded on September 19, 1865,[21] by James Tate and Grandison Daniels.[22] Two years later, Edmund Asa Ware of the American Missionary Association was appointed the first president.[23][24] Atlanta University was chartered in 1867 with the assistance from Oliver Otis Howard of the Freedmen's Bureau. He also appointed William J. White as educational agent of the Freedmen's Bureau on January 12, 1867. White was the half-brother of founder James Tate and was the co-founder of the Augusta Institute in 1867, which would become Morehouse College. He served as trustee of Atlanta University in 1869.

AU was chartered on October 17, 1867.[25] It offered its first instruction at the postsecondary level in 1869. Its first graduating class was in 1873 (normal school for future teachers including women), and it awarded its first six bachelor's degrees in June 1876.[26]

Atlanta University was among the first HBCUs to accept female students and the first to house women in a dormitory: its North Hall, built in 1869.[27] One woman earned a bachelor's degree from Atlanta University between 1876 and 1895, but in the next five years, seven women received bachelor's degrees there.[28] Atlanta University awarded bachelor's degrees 53 years (1876–1929) before exclusively offering graduate degrees.[29][30]

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A 1912 catalog shows that Atlanta University had four divisions: the college and the normal school, and each had a preparatory division. Enrollment that year was 403: 40 college students, 62 normal students, 115 high school students in the college prep program and 183 high school students in the normal program.[31] At that time, half of the Atlanta University alumni were employed in teaching. There were a group of small Black colleges in Atlanta — Atlanta, Morehouse, Spelman, Clark, Morris Brown and Gammon — each guarding its independence but each dependent on Northern philanthropy.[32] By the end of World War I, the Northern philanthropists were demanding mergers to improve educational quality. In 1929 the Atlanta University Affiliation was formed, and Atlanta University gained a new role as the graduate school, with Morehouse and Spelman as undergraduate colleges. Before World War II, the Affiliation came to include other Black colleges in Atlanta. On July 1, 1988, Atlanta University merged with Clark College, becoming Clark Atlanta University.[33]

The Atlanta University campus was moved to its present site, and the modern organization of the Atlanta University Center emerged, with Clark College, Morris Brown College, and the Interdenominational Theological Center joining the affiliation later. Graduate Schools of Library Science,[34] Education, and Business Administration were established in 1941, 1944, and 1946, respectively. The Atlanta School of Social Work, long associated with the university, gave up its charter in 1947 to become an integral part of the university. In 1957, the controlling boards of the six institutions (Atlanta University; Clark, Morehouse, Morris Brown and Spelman Colleges; and Gammon Theological Seminary) ratified new articles of affiliation. The new contract created the Atlanta University Center. The influence of Atlanta University has been extended through professional journals and organizations, including Phylon, and through the work of W. E. B. Du Bois, a member of the center.[35]

The significance of Atlanta University Center rests in the quality of its leaders, faculty, and graduates.[36] Edmund Asa Ware was Atlanta University's spiritual and intellectual father.[37] His dedication to academic excellence and rejection of racial inferiority influenced other black colleges and American education in general.[38] John Hope, former Morehouse president and Atlanta University's first black president, is noted in every history of American education during the first half of this century.[39] Atlanta University's most famous faculty member (1897–1910) was Du Bois, who began the Atlanta Studies on Negro Sociology and later became the director of publications for the NAACP.

Clark College

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Clark College was founded in 1869 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, which later became part of the United Methodist Church, as the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve the primarily African-American student population. Originally named Clark University, the school was chartered and incorporated in 1877. It first offered instruction at the postsecondary level in 1879, and awarded its first degree (baccalaureate) in 1880. It became Clark College in 1940.[40][41] It was named for Bishop Davis Wasgatt Clark, who was the first President of the Freedman's Aid Society and became Bishop in 1864. A sparsely furnished room in Clark Chapel, a Methodist Episcopal church in Atlanta's Summerhill section, housed the first Clark College class. In 1871, the school relocated to a new site on the newly purchased Whitehall and McDaniel Street property. In 1877, the School was chartered as Clark University.

Clark Atlanta University sign

An early benefactor, Bishop Gilbert Haven, visualized Clark as the "university" of all the Methodist schools founded for the education of freedmen. After the school changed locations several times, Bishop Haven, who succeeded Bishop Clark, was instrumental in acquiring 450 acres (1.8 km2) in South Atlanta, where in 1880 the school conferred its first degree. In 1883, Clark established a theology department named for Elijah H. Gammon. In 1888, the Gammon School of Theology became an independent theological seminary, and is currently part of the Interdenominational Theological Center. Clark College merged with Atlanta University on July 1, 1988, to form Clark Atlanta University.

Philanthropy

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In December 2020, MacKenzie Scott donated $15 million (~$17.9 million in 2024) to Clark Atlanta University which is the second largest single gift in CAU's history.[42] In November 2025, Scott donated an additional $38 million which is the largest single gift in CAU's history. [43]

In September 2021, Clark Atlanta launched a 10-year $250 million capital campaign to raise scholarhips funds for more low-income students, advance research and teaching efforts, improve infrastructure and technology on campus, and to establish more endowment chairs and professorships.[44][45]

Presidents

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Main article: List of presidents of Clark Atlanta University

Clark Atlanta University's current president is George T. French Jr., who started in 2019.[4] He was preceded by Lucille H. Maugé, as acting president.[46]

Campus

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Bust of W.E.B. DuBois by Ayokunle Odeleye at Clark Atlanta University

Clark Atlanta University's main campus houses 37 buildings, including an art museum,[47] on 126 acres (0.5 km2) and is 1.4 miles (2.3 km) southwest of Downtown Atlanta.

North Hall (now Gaines Hall)

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Atlanta University began on West Mitchell, about a mile from downtown Atlanta. Built in 1869 by architect William H. Parkins, North Hall, now Gaines Hall, was the first female dormitory on the campus of a co-ed school in the US. North Hall was Atlanta University's first purpose-built building. A year later, South Hall opened for boys.[48] Wings were added to each in 1871 and 1880. In 1882, Stone Hall opened as the main building, containing the chapel, lecture halls, recitation rooms, laboratories and administrative offices.[49] By 1905, the school had four more permanent buildings, including a Carnegie library.[50] South Hall was later demolished by Morris Brown College. A fire in mid-August 2015 threatened to raze the building completely.[51]


Stone Hall (now Fountain Hall)

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Stone Hall, c. 1910

Built in 1882 on the crest of Diamond Hill on the Morris Brown College campus, Fountain Hall is among the earlier structures on the original site of Atlanta University. Historically, the hall is significant for its role in providing higher education to Blacks in the US. Fountain Hall was made a National Historic Landmark in 1975 for its role in providing higher education to African Americans. It was designed by Atlanta architect G. L. Norrman, who was active during the late nineteenth and very early twentieth centuries; few of his works have survived. The three-story, red brick structure is an excellent example of the High Victorian style. Its clock tower is a rare sight in Atlanta.

Since its construction in 1882, Fountain Hall primarily functioned until 1929 as the administration building for Atlanta University, though it contained a chapel, library, recitation rooms, and laboratories during various times. It served in a similar capacity for Morris Brown College for many years. Currently, the structure contains offices, a chapel, art studios, and a gallery. Fountain Hall has been a gathering place and focus of activity in the education process of many of the mostly Black Americans attending the school. Because of Fountain Hall's location, it can be seen from some distance and has long served as a landmark for the historic Atlanta University Center.

In the early 1930s, Morris Brown College was in financial trouble and was forced to relinquish its property at Houston and Boulevard. Atlanta University was no longer using several of its original buildings since its affiliation with Spelman and Morehouse. In 1932, Bishop W. A. Fountain, chairman of the board of trustees (formerly college president) and his son, W. A. Fountain, Jr., President of Morris Brown College, negotiated for Morris Brown to become part of the university system and lease some of AU's vacant buildings on its old campus. Stone Hall was renamed Fountain Hall to honor the bishop. In the 1929, the college deeded the buildings, establishing a permanent home for Morris Brown College.[52]

Residential facilities

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CAU has considered its campus housing "residence halls" to emphasize they are more than merely places for students to sleep (the etymology of dormitory indicates it as a place to sleep).[53] Undergraduate students with under 58 credits hours are required to live on campus.[54]

Academics

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Academic rankings
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U.S. News & World Report[55]361
Washington Monthly[57]161[56]

Clark Atlanta offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through the following schools:

  • School of Arts & Science
  • School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Social Work

Clark Atlanta is the most comprehensive institution in the Atlanta University Center, offering over 40 degrees at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.

The university also houses the Robert H. “Bob” Bell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development (CIED), which offers entrepreneurship training, mentoring, business modeling support, and student innovation activities.[58] The center also partners with regional organizations (such as the Atlanta University Center Consortium) to support small business development and provide mentorship programs for aspiring entrepreneurs.[59]

Clark Atlanta University is ranked No. 16 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report.[60] Additionally, the university is annually recognized in the Washington Monthly list of "Best Colleges and Universities," which evaluates institutions based on their contributions to the public good in categories such as social mobility, research, and public service.[61]


Clark Atlanta's social work graduate program consistently ranks among the 100 best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.[62]

Clark Atlanta's Center for Functional Nanoscale Measures (CFNM) has graduated more black Ph.D.s in Nanoscale Science than any HBCU in the nation.[63]

The Isabella T. Jenkins Honors Program is a selective academic program established to provide a close-knit and uniquely stimulating community for high-achieving undergraduates at Clark Atlanta.[64]

Student life

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Student body

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Annually between 30 and 40% of students are Georgia residents, while the remaining come from outside Georgia.[65] Approximately 25% of students are male and 75% are female.[65] In 2018, 89% of students identified as African-American/Black, 7% identified as other/unknown, and 4% identified as international.[66] 95% of first-year students receive need-based financial aid. The average need-based scholarships or grants awarded to first-year students is $5,713.[67]

Athletics

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Panther Stadium in 2025

Clark Atlanta University, known athletically as the Panthers, competes within the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division II. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football and track & field; women's sports include basketball, cross country, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.

Marching band

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The university's marching band is known as the Mighty Marching Panther Band.

National fraternities and sororities

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All nine of the National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations have chapters established at Clark Atlanta University. About two percent of undergraduate men and three percent of undergraduate women are active in CAU's National Pan-Hellenic Council.[68]

Notable alumni

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Main article: List of Clark Atlanta University people

Notable faculty and administrators

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Main article: List of Clark Atlanta University people

See also

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References

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Clark Atlanta University is a private, historically black, research-intensive liberal arts institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. It was formed in 1988 through the consolidation of Atlanta University, established in 1865 by the American Missionary Association as the nation's first graduate-level institution to award degrees to African Americans, and Clark College, founded in 1869 by the Freedmen's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church (now the United Methodist Church) as the first four-year liberal arts college serving primarily African American students. As a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium—the largest association of historically black colleges and universities—CAU emphasizes undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across disciplines including business, arts and sciences, social work, and education. The university's School of Business holds AACSB accreditation, a distinction achieved by only the second business school nationally and the first among HBCUs. CAU maintains affiliations with the United Methodist Church and participates in intercollegiate athletics through the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. While celebrated for its historical role in African American higher education, the institution has navigated financial challenges and administrative controversies, including disputes over leadership decisions and external claims of intervention that university officials have publicly refuted.

History

Founding of Predecessor Institutions

Atlanta University was founded on September 19, 1865, by the (AMA), a Congregationalist dedicated to aiding freed following the Civil War. The institution emerged from efforts to provide higher education to former slaves, with initial classes held in a makeshift setting amid 's post-war reconstruction; it received support from the and was chartered in 1868, opening formally to students in 1869 under the leadership of educator Edmund A. Ware. As the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) west of the to focus on graduate-level instruction, Atlanta University awarded its initial graduate degrees to in the late , emphasizing liberal arts, teacher training, and professional development. Clark College, a key predecessor, was established in 1869 by the Freedmen's Aid Society of the (MEC), which aimed to advance for African American youth in the South. Named in honor of Bishop Davis Wasgatt Clark, a prominent MEC leader who advocated for its creation, the college began operations on a 450-acre site south of , initially as a and industrial school before evolving into the nation's first four-year liberal arts institution primarily serving African American students. Under early presidents like Joseph B. Hamilton, it prioritized moral and intellectual training aligned with Methodist principles, drawing initial funding from church networks and northern philanthropists to counter limited Southern educational opportunities for Black Americans.

Merger and Consolidation

In the mid-1980s, Atlanta University, a graduate institution founded in 1865, encountered significant financial difficulties, including a publicly disclosed deficit that prompted efforts to restructure its operations. These challenges, coupled with the proximity of —an undergraduate-focused institution established in 1869—led to discussions of consolidation to achieve , operational efficiency, and enhanced academic synergy within the consortium. In November 1987, the boards of trustees of both institutions authorized a joint committee to explore merger possibilities, building on historical precedents of cooperation dating back to . The committee's April 1988 report, titled "Charting a Bold New Future," recommended full consolidation, emphasizing the complementary strengths: Clark College's undergraduate programs and University's graduate offerings, which would form a comprehensive capable of sustaining both traditions amid fiscal pressures. On June 24, 1988, the trustees of Atlanta University and ratified the consolidation plan, approving the creation of Clark Atlanta University as the new entity. The merger became effective on July 1, 1988, with the combined institution retaining the undergraduate focus of and the graduate programs of Atlanta University, while inheriting shared assets, faculty, and facilities. Dr. Thomas W. Cole Jr., previously president of , was appointed as the inaugural president of Clark Atlanta University to oversee the transition. The consolidation addressed Atlanta University's financial instability by pooling resources with Clark College, which had a more stable undergraduate enrollment base, and positioned the new university as a leading private historically Black institution with enhanced research and teaching capacities. It preserved the legacies of both predecessors, including Atlanta University's distinction as the first HBCU to award graduate degrees to , without disrupting ongoing consortium affiliations with institutions like and .

Post-Merger Developments and Milestones

Following the 1988 consolidation, Clark Atlanta University (CAU) was led by its first president, Thomas W. Cole Jr., who served from 1988 to 2002 and oversaw the integration of undergraduate and graduate programs from the predecessor institutions, emphasizing research expansion and preservation of historical legacies within the . During this period, CAU maintained its with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), building on pre-merger graduate offerings in fields like and . Enrollment stabilized around 5,000 students in the early 1990s, reflecting initial post-merger adjustments amid broader HBCU financial pressures. Subsequent leadership transitions marked periods of fiscal strain and restructuring. Walter D. Broadnax (2002–2008) and Carlton E. Brown (2008–2015) navigated budget deficits exceeding $7.5 million, prompting the elimination of departments including and library studies to address losses. SACSCOC reaffirmed in 2016 following probationary monitoring for and financial compliance, though enrollment began declining to approximately 3,700 by the late due to these challenges and competition from other institutions. Interim and short-term presidents, including Ronald A. Johnson (2015–2018) and Lucille H. Maugé (2018–2021), focused on stabilization efforts amid ongoing deficits inherited from pre-merger declines. Under current president George T. French Jr., appointed as the fifth leader in 2021, CAU has pursued recovery through philanthropy and operational reforms, receiving a $16.5 million gift from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation in October 2025 to support student retention and reduce financial barriers. In July 2021, the university canceled nearly $2 million in student account balances for spring 2020 through summer 2021 semesters, aiding over 900 students impacted by disruptions. Enrollment rebounded slightly to 4,252 in fall 2024, with CAU earning Carnegie R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity classification, underscoring advancements in sponsored research despite persistent fiscal vulnerabilities.

Leadership and Governance

Presidents and Administrative Leadership

The presidency of Clark Atlanta University, established following the 1988 merger of Atlanta University and , has been marked by relatively short tenures amid ongoing institutional transitions and financial pressures common to many HBCUs. Thomas W. Cole Jr. served as the inaugural president from 1988 to 2002, guiding the consolidation and early operations while expanding the budget from $40 million to $120 million. Walter D. Broadnax succeeded him, holding office from 2002 to 2008 and focusing on program restructuring during a period of enrollment and fiscal scrutiny.
PresidentTenureKey Notes
Thomas W. Cole Jr.1988–2002Oversaw merger implementation and budget growth; chemist by training with prior roles at other institutions.
Walter D. Broadnax2002–2008Emphasized administrative reforms; departed amid board pressures over program cuts.
Carlton E. Brown2008–2015Former Savannah State president; managed faculty reductions and accreditation efforts during economic downturns.
Ronald A. Johnson2015–2018Focused on student success initiatives; resigned after three years citing strategic differences with the board.
Lucille H. Maugé (interim)2018–2019Longtime CFO and executive VP; provided stability during leadership transition.
George T. French Jr.2019–presentFifth full president; prioritizes enrollment growth, strategic partnerships like Destination 2028, and HBCU advocacy; appointed to NAICU board in 2025.
Administrative leadership supports the president through a Board of Trustees responsible for and oversight, an Executive Cabinet handling high-level operations, and an Administrative Cabinet managing daily functions across divisions like , academics, and . This structure has facilitated responses to reviews and funding campaigns, though frequent presidential turnover—averaging under five years per leader—has occasionally disrupted continuity, as noted in HBCU sector analyses.

Governance Structure and Key Decisions

Clark Atlanta University's governance is led by a Board of Trustees, which holds ultimate legal authority over institutional policies, strategic direction, financial oversight, and major academic decisions, including the approval of promotions, tenure, and honorary degrees. The board, comprising 30 to 49 members serving three-year terms from diverse professional sectors, meets seasonally and operates through standing committees such as Executive, Academic Affairs, Finance, and to facilitate . Current includes Chair Gregory B. Morrison, Vice-Chair Leonard Walker, and Stephanie Russell, with recent expansions adding members like Valerie King, Keith Holmes, and Mark O'Riley on October 11, 2024. The University President, serving as chief executive officer, is elected by the board and manages day-to-day operations, including faculty appointments, budget enforcement, and policy implementation, while reporting directly to the trustees. President George T. French Jr., Ph.D., appointed in this role, oversees an Executive Cabinet comprising key vice presidents and senior officers, such as the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, , and for Enrollment Management and Student Life, who handle specialized administrative functions under the 2024-2025 organizational structure. Shared governance incorporates input from faculty, staff, and students through bodies like the University Senate (chaired by the president) and Faculty Senate, which advise on academic policies, , budget planning, and enrollment strategies via committees including those for promotion and tenure, grievances (via the University Review Committee), and . These mechanisms ensure collaborative review of proposals, such as new academic programs, which require consultation with the president and final board approval, though operational authority remains delegated to the administration. Notable board decisions include the approval of the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan on May 17, 2019, aimed at enhancing sustainability and academic strengths, and the 2023-2028 Destination 2028 plan on October 13, 2023, focusing on revenue diversification, enrollment growth, and institutional enhancements. The board has also addressed leadership stability, as in 2007 when it retained President Walter Broadnax amid faculty calls for his removal over management concerns, prioritizing continuity during operational challenges. In tenure-related matters, administrative actions, including declarations of "enrollment emergency" to facilitate faculty separations, have led to legal findings of contract breaches and bad faith, as in a 2015 jury verdict against the university. These episodes prompted an American Association of University Professors (AAUP) investigation concluding non-compliance with established tenure standards, highlighting tensions in balancing fiscal needs with academic due process.

Campus and Infrastructure

Historic Buildings and Layout

The Clark Atlanta University campus occupies 126 acres in southwest Atlanta, approximately 1.5 miles west of downtown, and forms part of the Atlanta University Center Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978. This designation recognizes the district's role in African American higher education and civil rights history, encompassing buildings from predecessor institutions Atlanta University (founded 1865) and Clark College (founded 1869). The campus features 33 structures, including fourteen from the mid- to late nineteenth century, arranged in a pedestrian-friendly layout centered around academic quadrangles, administrative hubs, and residential areas. Key historic buildings include Harkness Hall, a central academic structure with a restored clock tower and bells dating to the early twentieth century, anchoring the main quadrangle. Leete Hall, built in 1920 during the Clark College period, survives as one of the few remnants of the institution's early southeast Atlanta location before consolidation. The layout emphasizes connectivity within the Atlanta University Center consortium, with pathways linking CAU to adjacent campuses like Morehouse College and Spelman College, facilitating shared resources and collaborative spaces. While some original structures like Stone Hall (constructed 1882) were relocated to nearby Morris Brown College in the 1970s, the remaining buildings preserve architectural styles from Romanesque Revival to Collegiate Gothic, reflecting the campus's evolution from post-Civil War reconstruction efforts.

Residential and Support Facilities

Clark Atlanta University requires all accepted and financially enrolled undergraduate students to reside on until they have earned 58 or more credit hours, with exemptions granted for those attending . The university provides furnished housing through the Office of Residence Life and Student Development, which oversees a safe living-learning environment with programming focused on student development. Residence halls are located near academic buildings to facilitate access to classes and campus resources. The university operates five traditional residence halls—Beckwith Hall, Brawley Hall, Holmes Hall, Merner Hall, and Pfeiffer Hall—primarily housing freshmen and sophomores in double-occupancy rooms with community bathrooms featuring private showers on each floor. Two affiliated off-campus options, CAU Suites and Heritage Commons, offer upperclassmen apartment-style living with fully furnished private bedrooms and bathrooms, on-site fitness centers, and academic support spaces. Living and Learning Communities group students by academic majors or interests on the same floor to foster collaborative environments. Housing applications are processed online via the Residence Housing Portal during registration periods. Support facilities integrated with residential life include the Crogman Campus Eatery, an all-you-can-eat dining hall located in the lower level of the Bishop Cornelius L. Henderson Student Center, serving on-campus residents with meal plans managed through Sodexo. Student health services, coordinated via the Office of Student Affairs, provide access to United Healthcare coverage and on-campus support at (404) 880-8322, including referrals for physical and mental wellness needs. The Office of Counseling and Disability Services, situated in Trevor Arnett Hall, offers mental health counseling and accommodations accessible to residents. Mail services for residents are centralized at the main campus post office.

Academics

Programs and Degrees Offered

Clark Atlanta University structures its academic offerings across four schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, , and Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work, providing bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees in liberal arts, professional, and STEM fields. Undergraduate programs emphasize foundational disciplines, while programs focus on advanced and professional preparation, with select accelerated dual-degree options available. The School of Arts and Sciences offers the most extensive array, granting B.A. and B.S. degrees in areas including , , chemistry, , cybersecurity, English, and merchandising, , , mass media arts, , , physics, , , , , Spanish, speech communication, and theatre arts. Graduate credentials include M.A. degrees in African American studies, African and , , English, French, , , public administration, , and Spanish; M.S. degrees in , chemistry, , , and physics; and Ph.D. degrees in , chemistry, cyber-physical systems, humanities interdisciplinary studies, and . Dual-degree engineering programs enable students to earn a B.S. from CAU paired with a B.Eng. from partner institutions. The School of Business Administration confers B.A. degrees in , , and , alongside M.A. degrees in and , and an M.B.A. in with accelerated dual-degree pathways. In the School of Education, programs lead to B.A. degrees in educational studies and elementary , a B.S. in (with concentrations in biological , , or ), M.A. degrees in clinical counseling, (for P-12 school administration or higher education), school counseling, and (general curriculum), and a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) for . Post-baccalaureate certificates are available in elementary . The Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work provides a B.S.W., M.S.W., and Ph.D. in , emphasizing Afrocentric perspectives in professional training. Certain programs, such as (B.A., housed at ), involve collaborations with affiliated institutions.

Research Activities and Classifications

Clark Atlanta University is classified by the 2025 Carnegie Classifications as an R2 institution, designated as a Doctoral University with high activity, reflecting its production of doctorates and expenditures exceeding $5 million annually. This status positions it among institutions with moderate but notable output, particularly for a private historically Black , though its total expenditures remain modest at $10.32 million for 2023, concentrated in fields such as biological sciences and . The university's research activities emphasize biomedical and cancer-related studies through the Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development (CCRTD), operational since 1999 and funded as a Research Center in Minority Institutions by the . The CCRTD conducts basic and on cancer disparities, provides core facilities for instrumentation and training, and supports doctoral training in , , and related disciplines. Additional efforts include multidisciplinary projects in high-performance polymers and composites for applications, as well as undergraduate research initiatives via the Center for Undergraduate Research & Creativity, which integrates students into faculty-led projects across STEM fields. Sponsored programs, overseen by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs, secure federal grants from agencies like the and , including participation in a 2024 NSF initiative allocating up to $20 million across eight institutions to enhance research infrastructure at underrepresented universities. Complementary centers, such as the Robert H. "Bob" Bell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development, focus on applied research in business and technology commercialization, while the Research Center advances science and technology education tied to historical preservation. These activities align with the university's doctoral programs in areas like education, , and atmospheric sciences, though overall doctorate production and funding levels lag behind larger research universities.

Enrollment, Retention, and Graduation Metrics

In fall 2024, Clark Atlanta University had a total headcount enrollment of 4,252 students, comprising 3,618 undergraduates and 634 graduate students. This marked an increase from 4,135 total students (3,495 undergraduates, 640 graduates) in fall 2023 and 4,000 total (3,427 undergraduates, 573 graduates) in fall 2022.
Fall SemesterTotal EnrollmentUndergraduateGraduate
20224,0003,427573
20234,1353,495640
20244,2523,618634
The first-to-second-year retention rate for full-time, first-time freshmen entering in fall 2023 stood at 72%. For the broader full-time undergraduate population, the retention rate from fall 2022 to fall 2023 was 69%. The six-year graduation rate for the fall 2018 entering cohort of full-time, first-time undergraduates was 49%. IPEDS data for the fall 2017 cohort reported an overall rate of 48%, disaggregated as 39% for males and 50% for females, with a four-year rate of 34%.

Institutional Challenges

Financial Management and Crises

Clark Atlanta University has faced recurring financial challenges since its merger, stemming from pre-existing budget deficits at predecessor institutions Atlanta University and , compounded by enrollment volatility and economic pressures. These issues persisted into the , with multi-million-dollar shortfalls prompting structural changes, such as the phasing out of five academic departments in October 2003. In 2004, the university reported overspending its $100 million operating budget by $7.5 million the prior year, despite an endowment of $30 million and no short-term debt, attributing the gap to a downturn in revenues amid a sluggish . President Walter Broadnax announced plans for a 20 percent spending reduction, including layoffs and potential cuts to academic programs, even as enrollment grew to approximately 5,000 students—contrasting with acute crises at nearby HBCUs like , which lost over similar mismanagement. A more severe crisis emerged in 2008–2009, triggered by an enrollment decline from 4,100 in fall 2008 to about 3,400 in spring 2009, below budgeted expectations, alongside reduced amid the broader economic . Facing a nearly $6 million shortfall, the administration declared an "enrollment " rather than formal financial exigency—defined in the as a rare necessitating drastic expenditure reordering—to sidestep procedural protections for tenured . On , 2009, the terminated 100 employees, including 70 full-time members (later specified as 55 by investigators, with four reinstated due to errors), providing no prior notice and only four weeks' severance. Faculty criticized the decisions as lacking consultation, noting ignored proposals for alternatives like 10 percent salary reductions or unpaid furloughs, and questioned the emergency's severity given the university's self-description as fiscally sound without intent to eliminate programs. The moves sparked lawsuits, including Wilson v. Clark Atlanta University (2016), where courts examined whether the enrollment framing justified bypassing tenure safeguards, highlighting tensions between administrative flexibility and in financial distress. Earlier enrollment forecasts had optimistically projected growth, but persistent declines—contrary to predictions—exacerbated vulnerabilities tied to tuition dependency and donor fluctuations. These episodes reflect broader HBCU funding constraints but also specific management lapses, such as revenue-expenditure mismatches despite assets like endowments.

Enrollment Declines and Operational Issues

Following the 1988 merger of Atlanta University and , Clark Atlanta University experienced persistent enrollment challenges, including deficits inherited from its predecessor institutions, which contributed to financial instability. By the early , low enrollment numbers exacerbated budget shortfalls, prompting operational responses such as staff reductions. For instance, in 2003, the university initiated layoffs affecting 53 staff members across departments to save approximately $3.4 million annually in salaries and benefits. Enrollment pressures intensified, leading to a declared "" by , amid broader economic downturns and among HBCUs. This culminated in significant cuts, including the of 100 employees, among them 70 full-time members, as part of efforts to address revenue shortfalls tied to insufficient numbers. These actions drew criticism from faculty for inadequate consultation and procedural lapses in tenure protections, as documented in an investigation, which highlighted how abrupt dismissals undermined academic governance without sufficient evidence of financial exigency. In 2004, amid ongoing enrollment-related fiscal strain, the university planned a 20% spending reduction, resulting in further layoffs and potential academic program eliminations, such as the eventual closure of the School of Library and Studies by 2006 due to conditional issues and resource constraints. While undergraduate enrollment has shown modest growth of 754 students over the decade ending around 2023, graduate numbers declined by 280 in the same period, reflecting shifts in demand and operational adjustments like program restructuring. Total headcount stabilized at approximately 4,252 in fall 2024, below strategic goals of 5,000 by 2028, with recent record applications indicating potential recovery but underscoring prior vulnerabilities to demographic and economic factors affecting HBCU enrollment.

Academic Freedom and Tenure Disputes

In February 2009, Clark Atlanta University terminated the appointments of 55 full-time members—approximately one-quarter of its faculty—including 20 tenured professors, primarily from the School of Arts and Sciences. The administration invoked an "enrollment emergency" stemming from a 5 percent decline in enrollment from fall 2008, announcing the cuts on January 6, 2009, without prior consultation with governance bodies despite proposals for alternatives raised in a January 29 faculty assembly. Terminations occurred abruptly on February 6, with no hearings provided and only four weeks' severance offered, contingent on faculty waiving potential legal claims. The (AAUP), whose standards emphasize tenure as a safeguard for and , conducted an investigation following a July 2009 site visit and concluded that the university violated its own regulations and AAUP-supported principles by failing to demonstrate genuine financial exigency, disregarding tenure protections, and bypassing required faculty involvement in . The AAUP report characterized the "emergency" declaration as a , noting that the enrollment dip was within historical norms and insufficient to justify summarily overriding probationary limits or tenured status without opportunities for peer hearings or recall rights. In response, the AAUP's 2010 annual meeting voted to place Clark Atlanta on its list of censured administrations, a sanction signaling non-compliance with academic that persists as of 2025 and advises faculty to exercise caution in accepting appointments there. Affected faculty pursued legal remedies, with mixed outcomes highlighting tensions between institutional financial pressures and contractual tenure rights. In 2015, a Fulton County awarded $300,000 in plus $105,000 in attorney fees to tenured Johnny Wilson, finding the university liable for and in his termination as one of the 54 laid-off faculty. The 2016 Georgia Court of Appeals decision in Wilson v. Clark Atlanta University affirmed the trial court's rejection of claims that certain faculty handbook provisions were illusory but acknowledged the university's reliance on an alleged enrollment emergency for the layoffs, while disputes persisted over procedural compliance. Additional suits by former s, including five in 2016 seeking millions in for wrongful termination, underscored ongoing contention over whether the mass action constituted a legitimate exigency or an improper circumvention of tenure safeguards.

Student Life

Student Demographics and Culture

The student body at Clark Atlanta University totals approximately 4,252 as of fall 2024, with 3,618 undergraduates and 634 graduate students. Undergraduates constitute the core of enrollment, reflecting the institution's focus on baccalaureate programs. Approximately 65% of students live on in residence halls, which support living-learning communities for those with fewer than 58 hours. Demographically, the university exhibits a strong imbalance, with full-time undergraduates comprising 77% women and 23% men. Racially and ethnically, the is predominantly or African American at 91%, with 8% race/ethnicity unknown and 1% non-resident alien, consistent with its historical designation as a -serving . Geographically, students are drawn broadly, with 34% from Georgia, 65% from other U.S. states, and 1% from abroad, primarily Saudi Arabia and 11 other countries. Campus culture at Clark Atlanta University centers on , , and the preservation of African American heritage, as evidenced by institutional traditions and co-curricular programming. Students participate in over 30 chartered organizations, spanning academic clubs, honor societies, cultural groups, and the Student Government Association, which advocates for student interests and collaborates with administrators. Greek-letter organizations, including chapters of the , play a prominent role in fostering scholastic, service-oriented, and social activities, embodying family-like bonds and . This structure promotes a tight-knit environment typical of smaller , supplemented by events like and cultural programming through the Office of Religious Life, which supports diverse faith expressions.

Extracurriculars and Traditions

Clark Atlanta University supports a diverse array of student organizations that enable participation in academic, professional, cultural, and recreational pursuits beyond the classroom. These groups, overseen by the Division of , number in the dozens and include specialized clubs such as the CAU Ventures Club, which promotes , , and collaborative projects among students. The Campus Activities Board coordinates programming, including cultural events and social gatherings, to foster community and . Greek life holds a prominent place in campus extracurriculars, with chapters of all nine organizations under the (NPHC), known as the Divine Nine, actively involved in service, scholarship, and sisterhood/brotherhood initiatives. Sorority, Incorporated, the first NPHC organization established at the university, received its charter on campus in 1930. These groups contribute to traditions like probate shows and step performances, which emphasize and organizational pride. Key traditions revolve around annual events that reinforce institutional identity and alumni connections. , a week-long celebration culminating in a football , features a through surrounding neighborhoods, tailgates at Panther Stadium, and themed activities; the 2025 edition, held October 19–25 under the theme "We Are One," drew thousands for its blend of nostalgia and contemporary festivities. The Clark Atlanta University Guild's Under the Stars concert, an outdoor event showcasing student ensembles like the CAU JazzTet alongside professional performers, marked its 29th iteration on May 3, 2025, highlighting the university's commitment to jazz heritage. These gatherings, produced in coordination with the University Meetings and Events office—which handles over 1,400 events yearly—serve as communal anchors for student engagement and legacy-building.

Athletics and Traditions

Athletic Programs and Achievements

Clark Atlanta University fields intercollegiate athletic teams competing at the level as members of the (SIAC). Known as the Panthers, the university sponsors teams in men's , , cross country, football, , , and , as well as women's , cross country, , , , and . The football program holds multiple SIAC championships, including co-titles in 1928 and 1931, outright wins in 1974 and 1978, a co-championship in 1977, and a shared title in 1991. In November 2024, the Panthers qualified for the SIAC Championship game for the first time since 1977 but lost to , 53-25. Men's basketball achieved the 2024 SIAC tournament championship, securing an automatic bid to the South Region tournament. The women's team placed third at the 2025 SIAC Outdoor Championships, accumulating 116 points and earning all-conference honors for six athletes. CAU's athletics department maintains a Hall of Fame inducting distinguished former athletes, coaches, and contributors, such as Terrow Davis and James Edward "Bull" Martin, recognizing contributions to the programs' legacy.

Marching Band and Campus Events

The Clark Atlanta University band program encompasses the marching band, alongside a pep band and symphonic band, supporting athletic and cultural activities on campus. The , recognized as a hallmark of the university's HBCU tradition, perform high-energy routines featuring precision drills, dynamic music, and auxiliary units at football games and recruitment events for prospective students. Membership in the band has expanded significantly over the past four years, enhancing its visibility and role in fostering student engagement. The plays a central role in major events, particularly week, observed annually in late with the 2025 edition themed "We Are One" from October 19 to 25. Key activities include a 9 a.m. encircling the , an 11 a.m. tailgate at Panther Stadium, and evening step shows, where the band's performances energize crowds and reinforce Panther Pride traditions. During the 2024 , the Mighty Marching Panthers marched in the and supported football festivities, building excitement despite limited travel for away games. The university's events office coordinates over 1,400 gatherings yearly, integrating the band into convocations, brunches, and virtual open houses to promote community and recruitment. Beyond , the band contributes to non-athletic traditions, such as gospel performances adapted for campus worship services, exemplified by a June 2025 rendition of "Call Him Up" that highlighted its versatility. These appearances underscore the program's mission to reclaim prominence among Southern HBCU ensembles through rigorous rehearsals and public showcases.

Notable Individuals

Alumni Accomplishments

, who earned a B.A. from Atlanta University (a predecessor institution of Clark Atlanta University) in 1894, composed the lyrics for "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" in 1900, widely recognized as the Black National Anthem, and later served as the first African American executive secretary of the from 1920 to 1930, advancing anti-lynching campaigns and legal advocacy for civil rights. Ralph David Abernathy, who completed an M.A. in sociology at Atlanta University in 1951, co-organized the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955–1956 alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and succeeded King as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1968, leading nonviolent protests including the Poor People's Campaign until 1977. In politics, Henry "Hank" Johnson Jr., who obtained a B.A. in political science from Clark College (now part of Clark Atlanta University) in 1976, was elected to represent Georgia's 4th congressional district in 2006 and has served continuously since 2007, focusing on legislation related to criminal justice reform and environmental protection. Kenny Leon, a graduate of in 1978, directed the Tony Award-winning revival of on Broadway in 2004, earning the Tony for Best Direction of a Play, and received a 2024 Tony nomination for directing . Kenya Barris, who graduated from Clark Atlanta University in 1996 with a degree in arts, created and executive-produced the ABC sitcom , which ran for eight seasons from 2014 to 2022 and garnered 18 Primetime Emmy nominations for its portrayal of African American family dynamics.

Faculty and Administrator Contributions

W.E.B. Du Bois served as a professor of history, , and at Atlanta University, a predecessor institution to Clark Atlanta University, from 1897 to 1910. During this period, he established the Atlanta Sociological Laboratory, recognized as the first institution to conduct empirical social research using scientific methods to study Black communities in the United States. Du Bois directed the Atlanta University Conferences, producing 16 monographs between 1897 and 1914 that systematically documented social, economic, and health conditions among through data collection and analysis. These publications, including studies on urban life and mortality rates, provided foundational on racial disparities and influenced early . While at Atlanta University, Du Bois authored in 1903, a seminal work integrating personal narrative with sociological observation on and racial identity. E. Franklin Frazier contributed to sociology and social work as a faculty member and director of the Atlanta University School of Social Work in the 1920s. Frazier's research emphasized the structural impacts of urbanization and family disorganization on African American communities, detailed in works like his 1932 study The Negro Family in Chicago, which used census data and field surveys to argue against biological determinism in racial outcomes. His tenure advanced professional training in social work at the institution, integrating sociological insights into practical interventions for race-related issues, though his critiques of Black middle-class pathology drew controversy for overlooking cultural resilience. Administrators have shaped institutional development through sustained leadership. Horace Bumstead presided over Atlanta University from 1888 to 1907, overseeing curriculum expansion and infrastructure growth during a period of post-Reconstruction challenges. John Hope, the first African American president of Atlanta University from 1929 to 1936, prioritized academic rigor and interracial cooperation, founding the Atlanta Neighborhood Union to address community health and education gaps via data-driven initiatives. Rufus E. Clement's 30-year presidency from 1937 to 1967 fostered enrollment increases and program diversification, including graduate offerings in education and business, amid mid-20th-century civil rights shifts. At , James P. Brawley's leadership from 1941 to 1965 emphasized fiscal stability and accreditation, enabling merger groundwork. Vivian H. Henderson, president from 1965 to 1976, integrated liberal arts with professional training, boosting research output and urban outreach programs. Contemporary administrators continue this legacy. George T. French, Jr., assumed the presidency in 2019 and was appointed to the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Directors for a term starting July 2024, focusing on policy advocacy for private higher education. Under French, the university achieved R2 research classification renewal in 2025, reflecting $10.32 million in fiscal year 2023 research expenditures and an average of 38 doctoral degrees annually.

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