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SSC Akron Welding and Joining Center ribbon cutting
August 15, 2022

Stark State opens new Welding and Joining Center

Stark State College recently opened a new, state-of-the-art Welding and Joining Center to serve our community's need for highly trained welding professionals. Stark State President Dr. Para Jones and some of our partner community leaders and professionals cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the 17-booth facility at Stark State College Akron.  Students interested in attending the Welding and Joining Center to prepare for an in-demand career can visit our website at www.starkstate.edu/welding or email stornero@starkstate.edu.

August 10, 2022

Stark State College to create an artificial intelligence training program

Artificial intelligence training is coming to Stark State College.

August 2, 2022

Stark State wants to help former students re-enroll and get their degrees!

(North Canton, OH – August 2, 2022) Stark State College is part of the Ohio College Comeback Compact, an innovative program to help students who left college without a degree continue their education.

June 21, 2022

July 15 deadline for next Stark State College law enforcement academy

(North Canton, OH – June 21, 2022) – Stark State College is accepting applications until July 15 at 4 p.m. for its next law enforcement academy, which runs Aug. 29 – May 14.

June 8, 2022

Stark State College announces spring 2022 president’s list and dean’s list

Stark State College has announced the spring 2022 president’s list and dean’s list.

June 2, 2022

Stark State College names Kevin Gardner new CFO/VP of Business

(North Canton, OH – June 2, 2022) – Kevin Gardner has been named to the position of chief financial officer and vice president of business at Stark State College. He replaces Tom Chiappini, who is retiring after 18 years of exemplary service at the College.

May 26, 2022

Stark State College named Collegiate Purple Star campus

(North Canton, OH – May 26, 2022) – Stark State College is among select Ohio colleges and universities designated as Collegiate Purple Star campuses for their efforts to support military-connected students.

Thomas Chiappini inducted into 2022 Stark State College Alumni Hall of Fame

(North Canton, OH – May 26, 2022) – Thomas Chiappini, of Canton, has been inducted into Stark State College’s 2022 Alumni Hall of Fame in recognition of his professional and community achievements.

May 23, 2022

Stark State College names top faculty, staff

(North Canton, OH – May 23. 2022) – Stark State College has named its top faculty and staff members for 2021-2022. Murray Hooten, III, assistant director of TRIO Student Support Services, was chosen for the Distinguished Staff Award; Nathan Miller, DC, assistant professor in the biology department, received the Distinguished Teaching Award; and Carla Dalrymple, an adjunct professor in communication, was chosen for the Adjunct Excellence in Teaching Award.

May 18, 2022

Stark State College set to award 695 associate degrees

(North Canton, OH – May 18, 2022) – Stark State College is set to graduate 623 students at its spring commencement Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Canton Memorial Civic Center and via YouTube.

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