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Stark State College among top 50 community colleges nationwide for online learning

(North Canton, OH – April 29, 2020) – Stark State College has been named among the top 50 community colleges nationwide for online learning.

New program gives unique college and co-op opportunities to Information Technology students at Kenmore-Garfield

(Akron, OH – Feb.20, 2020) – Akron Public Schools Superintendent David James, Stark State College President Dr. Para Jones and University of Cincinnati School of Information Technology Professor and Director Dr. Hazem Said announced a new partnership on Thursday to ensure students in the Information Technology Pathway at Kenmore-Garfield High School have a path to a college education.

Stark State College, City of Akron announce new location for CDL training

(Akron, OH – July 23, 2019) – Stark State College and the City of Akron are announcing a new location for the College’s commercial driver’s license (CDL) training facility. The new location at 2270 Picton Parkway, is in a Joint Economic Development District with the City of Akron and Springfield Township.

Stark State College offers new dental practice coordination degree

(North Canton, OH – May 31, 2019) – Graduates of a new dental practice coordination associate degree program at Stark State College will be trained as a valuable liaison between the patient and the dentist.

Taking the first steps toward success

When Akron native Leonte Cooper decided a career in law was a better fit for him than the military, he started walking toward his goal.

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June 30, 2020

Stark State College announces spring 2020 president’s list and dean’s list

(North Canton, OH – June 30, 2020) - Stark State College has announced the spring 2020 president’s list and dean's list.

June 9, 2020

Stark State College sets virtual open houses

(North Canton, OH – June 9, 2020) – Stark State College is bringing open houses to your house.

June 1, 2020

Stark State College preparing to return to in-person classes this fall

(North Canton, OH – June 1, 2020) – Stark State College will bring students back to campus this fall, in keeping with Governor DeWine’s plan to Restart Ohio and college planning.

May 27, 2020

Ted Heck inducted into Stark State College Alumni Hall of Fame

(North Canton, OH – May 27, 2020) – Former Jackson Township Fire Chief Ted Heck has been inducted into Stark State College’s 2020 Alumni Hall of Fame in recognition of his professional and community achievements.

May 19, 2020

Stark State College offers free career services to community

(North Canton, OH – May 19, 2020) – Area residents who find themselves out of work or in an unstable employment environment can find a helping hand at Stark State College’s Career Services Office.

May 18, 2020

Stark State College invites community to virtual graduation ceremonies

(North Canton, OH – May 18, 2020) – The community is invited to Stark State College’s 2020 spring virtual commencement ceremony to confer 734 associate degrees on May 24 at 2 p.m. The commencement brings the degrees awarded during the current academic year to 1,132.

May 8, 2020

Stark State College IMA wins prestigious national award for second year

(North Canton, OH – May 8, 2020) – Stark State’s Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) student chapter has won the prestigious Clark Johnson Achievement Award for the second year in a row.

Stark State College dietetic technician student named top in Ohio

(North Canton, OH – May 8, 2020) – Stark State College student Christopher Milhoan was named the Outstanding Dietetic Technician Student in Ohio.

May 4, 2020

Stark State Colleges redeploys short-term training funds for COVID-19 education and training needs

(North Canton, OH – May 4, 2020) – Stark State College has received permission from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to expand the use of three ODHE short-term training awards to offer remote programs that align with immediate workforce needs.