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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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Mount Union, Stark State College strengthen partnership with reverse transfer agreement
(North Canton, OH – April 5, 2024) – The University of Mount Union and Stark State College are pleased to announce a new reverse transfer agreement, effective March 7. The goal of this agreement is to help students earn an associate degree while pursuing a bachelor’s degree upon transferring to Mount Union.
Stark State College names new director of marketing and public relations
(North Canton, OH – March 28, 2024) – Collyn Floyd has been named the new director of marketing and public relations at Stark State College, effective April 1.
Stark State College opens enrollment for Artificial Intelligence (AI) certificates
(North Canton, OH – March 15, 2024) – Students may now register for Stark State College’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) certificates, which will be offered starting Fall Semester 2024.
Stark State College now enrolling Eastern Gateway students
(North Canton, OH – March 4, 2024) – Stark State College is reaching out to help currently enrolled Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) students continue and complete their academic programs and is ready to enroll students for summer and fall semesters.
Stark State College awarded $537,500 state grant, supports new welding facility to train in-demand workforce
(North Canton, OH – Feb. 21, 2024) – The Ohio Department of Higher Education awarded a $537,500 Super RAPIDS grant to Stark State College to support the College’s new Welding and Joining Center.
Stark State College and Intel unveil AI Lab and workforce partnership
(North Canton, OH – Feb. 16, 2024) – Intel leaders were on-site at Stark State College on Friday, Feb. 16, to unveil the new AI (Artificial Intelligence) Lab in the W.R. Timken Center for Information Technology, and to discuss the College’s role as an “accelerator” of Intel’s AI-Ready Workforce program.
Stark State College announces fall 2023 president’s list and dean’s list
Stark State College has announced the fall 2023 president’s list and dean’s list.
Stark State College to award 299 associate degrees at Jan. 7 commencement
(North Canton, OH – Jan. 4, 2024) – Stark State College is set to graduate 274 students at its summer/fall commencement Sunday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. at the Canton Civic Center.
Stark State College names new director of career services and workforce development
(North Canton, OH – Jan. 2, 2023) – Amy Lane has been named the new director of career services and workforce development at Stark State College, effective Jan. 3.
Different paths to same goal
Tiffany Joseph inspired by success stories, now writing one of her own A pandemic made her do it, Tiffany Joseph said. Well, that and extra credit.
