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Oct. 5, 2026
Set sail to Neverland in 'Peter and the Starcatcher'
Theatre Arts Program and Springfield Arts Council bring pirates, heroes, villains and "starstuff" to Springfield.
View articleOct. 1, 2026
One Front Door creates a clearer path for every student
One Front Door is a student success model designed to provide every learner with consistent support.
View articleSep. 25, 2026
Clark State’s Project Jericho brings science fiction to Springfield
Project Jericho’s Science Fiction Project Scare-A-Crow installation will be on display Oct. 1-22 at National Road Commons park.
View articleSep. 24, 2026
Schantz named CFO of the Year
Doug Schantz, executive vice president for finance, facilities and operations, has been named a 2026 CFO of the Year.
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Sep. 9, 2026
Performing Arts Center is first stop of national tour of "The Wiz"
The Performing Arts Center will host the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical, “The Wiz” at 8 p.m. on Sept. 26.
View articleSep. 4, 2026
Moody’s affirms college’s A2 rating, stable outlook
Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Clark State College’s A2 credit rating and stable outlook.
View articleAug. 24, 2026
Announcing summer Dean's List of 542 students
The summer 2026 Dean's List included 542 students.
View articleAug. 21, 2026
“Peter and the Starcatcher” auditions held Sept. 1
Auditions for “Peter and the Starcatcher" will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 1 at the Performing Arts Center.
View articleAug. 18, 2026
Community invited to welcome president Evon Walters
The community is invited to a reception honoring Evon Walters, Ed.D., president of Clark State.
View articleAug. 11, 2026
Performing Arts Center announces 2026-27 season
The Performing Arts Center announced its 2026-27 season featuring Broadway productions and musicians!
View articleAug. 3, 2026
Tickets on sale for “The Book of Mormon” on Oct. 15
The Tony Award-winning musical “The Book of Mormon” will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the Performing Arts Center.
View articleJul. 23, 2026
Local teachers partner to bring college credit to high school students
High school students can build a college transcript thanks to teachers who become College Credit Plus instructors.
View articleJul. 20, 2026
Clark State earns $100,000 AI Grant
Clark State received a $100,000 grant to prepare for the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
View articleJul. 16, 2026
Four employees earn national Excellence Awards
Four employees have been recognized for their dedication, innovation and leadership in advancing student success.
View articleJul. 13, 2026
Kevin Rose appointed to Board of Trustees
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed Kevin Rose, Springfield resident, to the Clark State College Board of Trustees effective July 10.
View articleJul. 1, 2026
Evon Walters begins tenure as Clark State president
Evon Walters, Ed.D., officially begins his tenure as the sixth president of Clark State on July 1.
View articleJun. 26, 2026
Blondin named to Power 100 list
Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., president of Clark State College, has been named to the Dayton Business Journal’s 2026 Power 100 list, which recognizes influential leaders making an impact across the Dayton region.
View articleJun. 24, 2026
Dean's List of 1,467 students announced
Clark State College is celebrating 1,467 students who achieved Dean’s List honors during the spring semester. These students earned a 3.5 grade point average or above and were enrolled for six or more credit hours.
View articleJun. 22, 2026
Building renamed in honor of retiring president
Clark State College has renamed its Library Resource Center as the Blondin Administrative Center in honor of President Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., recognizing her transformative leadership and lasting contributions to the college, its students and the communities it serves.
View articleJun. 17, 2026
Dean presents workforce development strategies at national summit
Clark State College's innovative approach to workforce development and technical education was recently highlighted on a national stage when Adam Parrillo, dean of business and applied technologies, presented at the 2026 Digital Transformation Summit.
View articleJun. 16, 2026
Student success reaching 86 percent retention rate
Clark State College's One Million Degrees program is producing strong early results just one year after its launch.
View articleJun. 12, 2026
New pathway opens College Credit Plus, engineering careers to more students
More high school students can now earn free college credit and prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing and engineering technology through a new College Credit Plus pathway at Clark State College: The Innovative Waiver Pathway in Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing.
View articleJun. 11, 2026
Expanding advanced manufacturing pipeline amid rising enrollment, workforce demand
As enrollment trends upward and regional demand for skilled workers continues to grow, Clark State College has expanded its advanced manufacturing pipeline through the impact of a $3.5 million One Workforce Grant.
View articleJun. 10, 2026
Employees recognized through Excellence Awards
The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education has recognized three Clark State College employees with regional Excellence Awards.
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