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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.
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.