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Stark State College names top faculty, staff for 2025-26
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, April 28, 2026 – Stark State College has named its top faculty and staff members for 2025-26. The honorees will be celebrated at the College’s Employee Recognition Event on Friday, May 1.
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.
Stark State College students named to All-Ohio Academic Teams, Phi Theta Kappa chapter earns awards
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, April 14, 2026 – Three Stark State College students are among a select group of students from Ohio’s 22 community colleges honored for their excellence in academics, leadership and community service as part of the 2026 All-Ohio Community College Academic Team.


