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Stark State College President Dr. Para M. Jones Announces Retirement
NORTH CANTON, Ohio (April 23, 2026) — After 14 years of visionary leadership that reshaped Stark State College and expanded opportunity for thousands of students and employers across the region, Para M. Jones, Ph.D., has announced she will retire as president effective June 30, 2027.
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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 to create an artificial intelligence training program
Artificial intelligence training is coming to Stark State College.
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.
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.
Stark State College Law Enforcement Academy recognized by Ohio Attorney General as STAR Academy Training Center
(North Canton, OH – April 28, 2022) – Stark State College’s Law Enforcement Academy recently was recognized by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost as a program that goes the extra mile to instill excellence in its students.
Stark State College selected by Amazon as an education partner for Career Choice program
Stark State will provide Amazon hourly employees access to more than 200 associate degrees and certificates The Career Choice program provides full tuition to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere
Stark State College President Dr. Para Jones to receive Phi Theta Kappa national award of distinction
SSC chapter takes home international advisor award, regional awards
University of Akron opens pathway for Stark State Honors students
Associate degree transfers may qualify for scholarships and honors admissions
Public-private partnership among Stark State College, University of Mount Union and Alliance Community Hospital will benefit students and community
(North Canton, OH – Feb. 1, 2021) – Effective Feb. 1, the University of Mount Union will sublease Stark State College’s Alliance satellite facility for its academic programs through a unique public-private partnership to benefit students and the community.
Malone University and Stark State partner to prepare students for careers in accounting, business, and social work
(North Canton, OH – Aug. 6, 2020) – In a continued effort to provide access to higher education for the citizens of Stark County, Malone University and Stark State College have formed a new institutional articulation agreement to ease the transfer process and promote the closer coordination of academic courses, programs, and degrees offered by both institutions.
Stark State College to help establish new U.S. Naval Community College
(North Canton, OH – Aug. 6, 2020) – Stark State College is part of a new partnership with the United States Navy to provide educational services and help launch the newly formed U.S. Naval Community College (USNCC).
