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Following a comprehensive national search, the Clark State College Board of Trustees has named Evon Walters, Ed.D., as the next president of Clark State College. Walters will assume the role on July 1, succeeding Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., who will retire after 13 years as president and 33 years in higher education.
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Clark State College recently welcomed nine area high schools to campus for its first-ever Agriculture Quiz Bowl, an interactive competition designed to spark student interest in agricultural careers and highlight the college’s agriculture programs.
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The Ohio Department of Education has approved a new technical certificate in echocardiography at Clark State College.
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Clark State College is now the only college in Ohio to offer an associate degree in modeling and simulation engineering, approved by the Ohio Department of Education. The program begins in the spring semester of 2026 and is now enrolling for classes which begin Jan. 12.
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On Jan. 16, Clark State College will hold the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon and Awards Ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center, 275 S. Limestone St. in Springfield. The annual community event honors King’s life and legacy and recognizes local youth, organizations, community members and Clark State employees who reflect his mission and commitment to service.
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The Clark State Performing Arts Center has announced a new addition to its 2026 lineup: Becky Robinson and Entitled Housewife, taking the stage March 20 at 8 p.m.
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Clark State College has been relentlessly focused on how best to serve students since its founding in 1962.
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Students, faculty and staff at Clark State College came together on Nov. 17 for the third annual Culture Fest – a day dedicated to celebrating community, connection and the many cultures that contribute to the Clark State College community. 
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If Clark State announces a weather-related delay or closure, information will be shared via Eagle Alerts that send text, phone and email notifications through an emergency notification system. To sign up for these alerts, visit clarkstate.edu.
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The Clark State Board of Trustees, together with the Presidential Search Committee, has narrowed the national search for a new president to three finalists who will visit campus the week of Nov. 17.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., president of Clark State College, to the Ohio Commission on Service and Volunteerism. Her term will run from Oct. 31, 2025, through April 21, 2028.
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The Clark State Performing Arts Center will welcome JJ Grey & Mofro to the Kuss Auditorium, 300 S. Fountain Ave., on Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets will be on sale beginning Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.
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Clark State College celebrates veterans, active-duty service members and military families this Veterans Day and throughout the year by providing support and paths to education, career advancement and lifelong opportunity.
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Clark State College has been named one of 200 community colleges nationwide eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.
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The Clark State theatre arts program will present a stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” bringing to life the timeless story of family, courage and justice in Depression-era Alabama.
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For adults who have not yet earned a high school diploma, which can be the key to unlocking new opportunities in employment, career advancement and higher education, Clark State College offers free preparatory courses through its Aspire High School Equivalency Program, helping students build the skills and confidence they need to successfully pass the GED exam.
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The Clark State Performing Arts Center will welcome acclaimed pianist and singer-songwriter Vienna Teng to the Kuss Auditorium stage at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9.
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In the 2024-25 academic year, Clark State helped 168 individuals earn professional credit certificates in high-demand fields such as healthcare, manufacturing, information technology and the skilled trades.
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The Clark State College Board of Trustees will hold a meeting at 5 p.m. on June 24.
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Clark State College is answering the call to strengthen public safety by launching a 9-1-1 Communications Dispatch Academy this fall. The six-week, hands-on training program will prepare individuals to step into one of the most vital roles in emergency response: the 9-1-1 communications operator.
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