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Stark State College announces 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame recipient
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, December 3, 2025 – The Stark State College Foundation recently named Chief Adam J. Gladysz as the College’s 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Recipient.
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Stark State College now enrolling Bachelor of Science in Nursing students
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, May 20, 2025 – Stark State College announced today it will begin enrolling Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) completion students, beginning this fall semester, 2025.
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Charting a path to a medical career: Meet Dana Aramouni
When facing any task, second-year student Dana Aramouni always asks herself one important question.
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Instructor Highlight: Roy Baker
Roy Baker, MSA, CPA, teaches and advises in Stark State College’s accounting and finance department. Here, Roy discusses the strengths of our accounting program, his passion for financial literacy and the outlook for future accountants.
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From direct sales to cyber sleuth
Alum transforms career after earning degree from Stark State College
It’s never too late for a career change.
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Timken Foundation awards $1.5 million grant to Stark State College
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, July 24, 2024 – Engineering and information technology students at Stark State College will maintain access to the high-tech facilities they need to enhance their knowledge and skill sets thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the Timken Foundation of Canton.
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Faculty Feature: Meet Corinne Zellers
A lifelong love for science guided Corinne Zellers, MSTE, MLS (ASCP), into a fulfilling career as a medical laboratory scientist (MLS) and program coordinator of Stark State’s medical laboratory technology (MLT) program. Here, Corinne highlights the vital impact of MLT professionals and the unique strengths of Stark State’s comprehensive program.
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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.
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.
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.
Stark State College awarded $875,000 to establish commercial driver’s license (CDL) instruction center
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 10, 2026 - Stark State College is pleased to announce that it will receive $875,000 in federal funding to build a new Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Instruction Center at its current CDL training center in Akron. This investment will enhance Stark State’s ability to prepare students for high-demand careers in transportation and logistics.
USDOT awards Stark State College grant to fund CDL training for veterans and active service members
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 9, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently awarded Stark State College an $88,688 grant to help veterans, active service members and their family members transition into careers in the transportation industry.
Stark State College celebrates top faculty, staff for 2024-25
Each year, Stark State College honors faculty and staff who exemplify service and excellence in their work. As the College prepares to announce the 2025-26 honorees, we take this moment to recognize and highlight the individuals who received awards during the 2024-25 academic year.
Dr. Para Jones Selected as First Recipient of the Greater Akron Chamber Chairman’s Award For Community Impact
Para M. Jones, Ph.D., president of Stark State College, has been selected as the first-ever recipient of the Greater Akron Chamber Chairman’s Award for Community Leadership, the chamber announced in a news release on Feb. 2, 2026.
Stark State College to host Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Jan. 28
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2026 – The public is invited to attend a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Stark State College on Wednesday, Jan. 28.
Stark State College announces fall 2025 president’s list and dean’s list
Stark State College has announced the fall 2025 president’s list and dean’s list.
Stark State awards 291 associate degrees at January commencement
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 5, 2026 – Stark State College graduated 268 students at its fall commencement on Sunday, Jan. 4, at the Canton Memorial Civic Center.
