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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) 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 plans new welding facility, receives $93,000 state grant for equipment
(North Canton, OH – March 15, 2023) – Stark State College is creating a Welding and Joining Center on its main campus in North Canton, boosted by a state grant of more than $93,000 for welding equipment.
Akron Public Schools announces second partnership with Stark State College
(Akron, OH – Jan. 20, 2023) – Today, Akron Public Schools (APS) formally welcomed Stark State College (Stark State) as a sister college to East Community Learning Center (CLC). The partnership is Stark State’s second sister college agreement with APS and is in addition to the partnership it already has with Garfield CLC.
Stark State College announces fall 2022 president’s list and dean’s list
Stark State College has announced the fall 2022 president’s list and dean’s list.
Stark State College named among top U.S. colleges, universities for online learning 2023
(North Canton, OH – Dec. 15, 2022) – Stark State College has been named among America’s Best Online Learning Schools for 2023.
Stark State/Clark State court reporter program to offer new certificates
(North Canton, OH – Nov. 16, 2022) – The joint Stark State College/Clark State Community College digital reporting program will add new certificates and new software to their current curriculum.
Stark State College and the LeBron James Family Foundation Extend Opportunities for I PROMISE Students and Parents with Commitment of College Scholarships
(North Canton, OH – September 28, 2022) Stark State College and the LeBron James Family Foundation are excited to announce a new and innovative partnership in support of undergraduate education that uniquely extends to both students and their parents or guardians. As part of the opportunity, students in the Foundation’s Akron I PROMISE Network plus two parents or guardians residing in the students’ homes will receive two academic years of free tuition, resources and focused attention at Stark State.
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.
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.
