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May 6, 2025

Stark State College to award 735 associate degrees at May 18 commencement, Timken to speak

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, May 6, 2025 – Stark State College is expected to graduate 637 students at its spring commencement Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. at the Canton Memorial Civic Center and streaming live on YouTube.

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May 5, 2025

Annual luncheon builds meaningful connections between students and donors

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, May 5, 2025 – The Stark State College Foundation on May 2 welcomed more than 285 College donors, students and staff to its 50th Annual Scholars and Benefactors Luncheon. The annual event gives students and their guests the opportunity to meet the benefactors supporting them through scholarships.

May 2, 2025

Stark State College students named to All-Ohio academic teams, Phi Theta Kappa chapter earns awards

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, May 2, 2025 – Four Stark State College students are among 52 students from Ohio’s community colleges honored for their excellence in academics, leadership and community service as part of the 2025 All-Ohio Academic Team.

March 21, 2025

Stark State College open houses set for April 3, 9

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, March 19, 2025 – Stark State College invites students, parents and adults looking for a new career to attend its upcoming spring open houses. The events take place from 5-7 p.m. April 3 on main campus at 6200 Frank Ave. NW in Jackson Township, or April 9 at Stark State College Akron, 360 Perkins St.

March 19, 2025

Stark State College grows in the Mahoning Valley, announcing in-person classes this fall

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, March 19, 2025 – Stark State College is growing in the Mahoning Valley, with in-person and online education options to prepare students for in-demand jobs in the region.

March 12, 2025

Carter to present at next Spartan Connect Speaker Series March 26

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, March 12, 2025 – The public is invited to attend Stark State College’s next Spartan Connect Speaker Series on Wednesday, March 26, featuring guest speaker Tracy L. Carter, second vice chair of Stark State College’s Board of Trustees and system director, government relations at Summa Health.

March 11, 2025

Stark State College Choose Ohio First scholarship program reopens for 2025-26 with $556,600 state award

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, March 11, 2025 – On March 3, Stark State College opened applications for the College’s 2025-26 Choose Ohio First scholarship program. The state recently awarded Stark State $556,600 to fund the scholarship, the second-highest award the College has received in its six years of participation.

February 13, 2025

Stark State to host next Spartan Connect Speaker Series Feb. 25

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2025 – The public is invited to attend Stark State College’s next Spartan Connect Speaker Series on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

January 15, 2025

Stark State College announces fall 2024 president’s list and dean’s list

Stark State College has announced the fall 2024 president’s list and dean’s list.

January 3, 2025

Stark State College to host Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration featuring guest speaker

Due to continued extreme weather conditions, the Stark State College Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration is postponed until Mon., Jan. 27 at 11:30 a.m.

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