NORTH CANTON, Ohio, May 5, 2025 – The Stark State College Foundation on May 2 welcomed more than 285 College donors, students and staff to its 50^th Annual Scholars and Benefactors Luncheon. The annual event gives students and their guests the opportunity to meet the benefactors supporting them through scholarships.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate the 50^th year of this incredibly meaningful event,” said Pat Roberts, Ph.D., vice president of marketing, advancement and partnerships at Stark State. “It’s inspiring to see our students and benefactors coming together and forming meaningful connections. As always, this event allows us to further our mission of opening doors to relationships and resources that support the success of our students, partners and communities.”

In the 2024-25 academic year, 793 students received 1,053 Foundation scholarships. In the last 39 years, the Foundation has awarded more than $9.7 million to over 18,000 students.

For more information about the Stark State College Foundation, contact Heather Coontz, fundraising specialist at Stark State, at 330-494-6170 ext. 4415 or hcoontz@starkstate.edu.