NORTH CANTON, Ohio, April 14, 2026 – Three Stark State College students are among a select group of students from Ohio’s 22 community colleges honored for their excellence in academics, leadership and community service as part of the 2026 All-Ohio Community College Academic Team.

Seasoned Fortune 500 communications executive to focus on strengthening business, community and workforce partnerships NORTH CANTON, Ohio, April 8, 2026 – Stark State College today announced that Dr. Laura Duda has been appointed Vice President of Strategy and Engagement. Duda joins the college following a distinguished career at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where she most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, leading global internal and external communications for the company’s nearly 70,000 employees across 47 countries.

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.