Company Research Report: Clark Atlanta University

Company Overview

• Name: Clark Atlanta University (CAU)

• Mission: Dedicated to "Cultivating the Lifted Lives that will Transform the World" by fostering an empowering environment where students grow intellectually, socially, and ethically through a blend of rigorous academics, cultural awareness, and community engagement.

• Founded: Formed by the consolidation of Atlanta University and Clark College.

• Atlanta University: Established in 1865 by the American Missionary Association, noted as the nation’s first institution to award graduate degrees to African-Americans.

• Clark College: Established in 1869 as the nation’s first four-year liberal arts college serving a primarily African-American student population.

• Key People:

• President: Dr. George T. French Jr.

• Key Board Member: Gregory Morrison, Chair of the Board of Trustees.

• Headquarters: 223 James P. Brawley Dr., S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30314.

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Being a culturally diverse, research-intensive, liberal arts institution located in the heart of Atlanta, renowned for its contribution to African-American higher education, research, and empowering diverse communities.

Products

Education Programs

• Undergraduate and Graduate Programs:

• Provides a wide range of advanced degree and non-degree certificate programs through its four esteemed schools.

• Focus areas include leadership development, professional ethics, and research excellence.

Centers and Initiatives

• Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development (CCRTD):

• Focuses on prostate cancer research and educational programs aimed at eradicating health disparities within the African-American community.

• Recently received a $11 million renewal grant from the NIH to expand its research and facilities.

Recent Developments

• New Initiatives:

• CAU Fashion Lookbook: Launch of the third edition highlighting fashion work by underrepresented HBCU student and alumni designers from the CAU Department of Art and Fashion, aiming to diversify the fashion industry.

• Mayor’s Technology Leader Award: Gregory Morrison, Chair of the Board of Trustees, recognized for contributions to Atlanta's tech landscape.

• Partnerships and Grants:

• $11 million grant from NIH for cancer research center expansion, focusing on health disparities in prostate cancer.

• Host of a new Labor Institute in partnership with Jobs With Justice, enhancing labor studies and community engagement.

• Cultural and Community Engagement:

• The Panthers football team has seen a significant transformation under the new Head Coach Teddy Keaton and are set for the SIAC Championship for the first time in nearly 50 years.

• Marching Panthers and other cultural initiatives aiming to build excitement and engagement within the student community.

• Infrastructure Development:

• Renovated Panther Stadium football field funded by a $1.8 million donation from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation.

Contact Information

• Address: 223 James P. Brawley Dr., S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30314

• Phone: (404) 880-8000

• Media Inquiries Contact:

• President’s Office Phone: 404-880-8566

• Email: caupresident@cau.edu

This report provides a comprehensive overview of Clark Atlanta University’s mission, offerings, and recent strategic initiatives, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and community empowerment.