The latest from Clark State

May. 7, 2026

Binkley named to Forty Under 40

The Dayton Business Journal will honor Travis Binkley, Ed.D., assistant vice president of enrollment services at Clark State College, as a member of the 2026 Forty Under 40 class during a recognition ceremony on May 14.

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May. 4, 2026

Clark State nursing licensure pass rates surpass state, national averages

The licensed practical nurse ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on May 7 and the registered nursing ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. on May 8, both at the Clark State Performing Arts Center.

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Apr. 29, 2026

President Blondin releases children’s book celebrating student dreams

As she prepares to retire in June after 33 years in higher education, including 13 years as president of Clark State College, Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D. is leaving behind more than a legacy of leadership — she is leaving a story.

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Apr. 28, 2026

Scholars program class of 2030 welcomes 68 students

Clark State College recently inducted 68 eighth-grade students into the Clark State Scholars Program during a ceremony held at the Clark State Performing Arts Center.

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Apr. 23, 2026

Free “Ragtime” concert offered to honor Clark State president’s arts advocacy

Free tickets are available for two performances “Ragtime in Concert" at the Clark State Performing Arts Center, a production honoring Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., Clark State president, and her efforts to expand access to the arts in the region.

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Apr. 15, 2026

Johnson receives Colonel S. L. Stephan Award from Xenia Chamber

Natalie Johnson has been named the recipient of the Colonel S. L. Stephan Award by the Xenia Area Chamber of Commerce, recognizing individuals who have made a lasting impact on the local business community.

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Apr. 13, 2026

President Blondin named Woman of the Year

The American Association for Women in Community Colleges presented Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., Clark State president, with the Mildred Bulpitt Woman of the Year Award.

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Mar. 24, 2026

Area high school students attend first-ever Agriculture Olympics

Clark State welcomed area high school students to campus for its first-ever Agriculture Olympics on March 20. The interactive event was designed to spark interest in agricultural careers while showcasing the college’s agriculture programs.

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Mar. 19, 2026

President Blondin inspires leaders with “criticism as a superpower”

Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., president, the keynote at the Professional Women of Clark County luncheon, encouraging attendees to reframe challenges and criticism as catalysts for growth and leadership.

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Mar. 18, 2026

Clark State Phi Theta Kappa earns top honors at Ohio regional convention

The Clark State chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, an international honor society, has been named a Five Star Chapter, the highest status a PTK chapter can achieve.

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Mar. 17, 2026

Fulbright Scholar reinforces Clark State’s role in global agriculture education

Kigbajah Salifou Coulibaly, Ph.D., a Fulbright Scholar, will give a public presentation on global agriculture and economic development on March 31.

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Mar. 12, 2026

Theatre program presents “Little Women” in April

The Clark State theatre arts program will bring Louisa May Alcott’s classic “Little Women” to the stage April 10–12 and April 17–19

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Mar. 11, 2026

Leaders recognized nationally for excellence in higher education

Matt Franz, Ed.D., senior vice president of enterprise operations, is a finalist for the Rising Star Award, while Jessica Adams, associate professor, will receive the Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award.

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Mar. 9, 2026

SpaceX engineer presents workshop on handheld laser welding

Clark State College is bringing cutting-edge manufacturing technology to the region with Laser Precision: An Industry-Focused Handheld Laser Welding Build Workshop on March 20.

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Mar. 4, 2026

Clark State named Leader College by Achieving the Dream

Achieving the Dream has named Clark State College a 2026 Leader College, a national recognition of the college’s efforts to serve as an accessible hub of learning, credentialing and economic mobility through expanded access to all.

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Mar. 3, 2026

Comedian Becky Robinson performs March 20

The Clark State Performing Arts Center is turning up the volume on laughter March 20 with a can’t-miss night of comedy featuring Becky Robinson and her alter ego, “Entitled Housewife,” live at 8 p.m.

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Feb. 19, 2026

Innovative diesel lab trains high-demand technicians

Students training to become diesel technicians are getting a hands-on experience like never before at the Bellefontaine campus.

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Feb. 18, 2026

Clark State celebrates outstanding faculty, staff, leaders

Clark State College celebrated Charter Night on Feb. 17, honoring the faculty, staff and community leaders whose dedication shapes the institution’s success.

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Feb. 11, 2026

Nina Wiley named Board chair at Mercy Health-Springfield

Nina Wiley, assistant vice president of student affairs at Clark State College, has been named the Board chair of Mercy Health-Springfield, for a two-year term.

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Feb. 9, 2026

Kirkman leads workshop on power of student connections

“Education has always been at the center of my heart,” said Dawayne Kirkman, Ph.D., Clark State College’s senior vice president for student affairs, enrollment and regional locations.

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