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May 4, 2020

Stark State Colleges redeploys short-term training funds for COVID-19 education and training needs

(North Canton, OH – May 4, 2020) – Stark State College has received permission from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to expand the use of three ODHE short-term training awards to offer remote programs that align with immediate workforce needs.

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April 29, 2020

Stark State College among top 50 community colleges nationwide for online learning

(North Canton, OH – April 29, 2020) – Stark State College has been named among the top 50 community colleges nationwide for online learning.

April 23, 2020

Stark State College receives $2.5 million from CARES Act to help students with emergency expenses during coronavirus outbreak

(North Canton, OH – April 23, 2020) – Stark State College students will have access to $2.5 million in federal emergency dollars to help them deal with obstacles in their education and life created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 22, 2020

Stark State cares

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Stark State’s donation tally has climbed. The College has shared critical supplies with Akron Children’s Hospital, Aultman Alliance Community Hospital, Aultman Specialty Hospital, Hummel Funeral Home, Mercy Medical Center, Summa Health and the Stark County Health Department.

Stark State College students named to All-Ohio Academic Team

(North Canton, OH – April 22, 2020) – Four Stark State College students are being recognized as members of the 2020 All-Ohio Academic Team, which recognizes some of the best students of the state’s two-year community and technical colleges.

April 6, 2020

Stark State College receives highest level of HLC reaccreditation

(North Canton, OH – April 6, 2020) – Stark State College has received the highest level of reaccreditation – 10 years – from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) after a comprehensive review of the institution’s academic offerings, governance and administration, mission, finances and resources.

April 1, 2020

Stark State College will not hold in-person commencement, plans other celebrations for 2020 graduates

(North Canton, OH – April 1, 2020) – Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), Stark State College is not hosting its May graduation and certificate ceremonies in person, but will celebrate graduates in various ways.

March 24, 2020

Stark State College shares medical supplies with local hospitals, agency

(North Canton, OH – March 24, 2020) – Stark State College cares about community. The College’s respiratory care program recently loaned SUMMA Health Systems two mechanical ventilators and three non-invasive ventilation units from their laboratory. Two additional ventilators and three non-invasive ventilation units have been set aside for Aultman Specialty Hospital in case of a shortage.

March 11, 2020

In response to Gov. DeWine’s recommendations, Stark State College moves in-person classes to virtual format

(North Canton, OH – March 11, 2020) – In response to Gov. DeWine’s recommendations to colleges and universities, Stark State College will convert classes – including on-campus, face-to-face courses – to a virtual format, beginning March 16.

March 10, 2020

Stark State College Dental Hygiene Clinic announces openings for low-cost services to the public

(North Canton, OH –March 10, 2020) –Stark State College Dental Hygiene Clinic is now accepting new patients for discounted dental services. The Clinic is open to community members of all ages.

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