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March 25, 2026

Stark State College open houses set for April 8 and 16

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, March 25, 2026 – Stark State College invites students, parents and adults looking for a new career to attend one of its upcoming spring open houses. The events take place from 5-7 p.m. April 8 at Stark State College Akron, 360 Perkins St., and April 16 on main campus at 6200 Frank Ave. NW in North Canton.

March 10, 2026

Danielle Starry named a 2026 New Century Workforce Scholar

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, March 10, 2026 – Stark State College student Danielle Starry has been named a 2026 New Century Workforce Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship. More than 2,300 students from nearly 1,400 colleges nationwide were nominated. Only one New Century Workforce Scholar was selected from each state.

March 01, 2026

Stark State College respiratory therapy student selected for Choose Ohio First Scholar Showcase

Stark State College respiratory therapy student Kameron Simpson recently represented the college at the Choose Ohio First Scholar Showcase at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio.

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