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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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Jul. 24, 2025
Pedraza joins leadership team as executive director of Foundation
Clark State College has appointed Kerry Pedraza as the new executive director of the Clark State College Foundation. In this role, she will lead the college’s external funding strategy, overseeing grant development, fundraising, donor engagement and advancement initiatives that support student success and institutional growth.
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Jul. 22, 2025
“Elf The Musical” tickets on sale at Clark State Performing Arts Center
Audiences will get big laughs and have larger-than-life fun when “Elf The Musical” lights up the stage at the Clark State College Performing Arts Center on Nov. 1 at 2 p.m.
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Jul. 21, 2025
Charlton to lead new school focused on allied health programs
Eric Charlton, Ph.D., has joined Clark State College as dean of the new School of Allied Health and Public Services. The school was created following the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s approval of Clark State’s new bachelor’s degree in nursing. What was previously the School of Health, Human and Public Services is now two separate academic divisions: the School of Nursing and the School of Allied Health and Public Services.
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Jul. 10, 2025
Two employees graduate from Ohio Leadership Academy
Two Clark State College employees - Brittany Coomes, arts and sciences instructor, and Gigi Minter, financial aid director - have graduated as fellows of the Ohio Association of Community Colleges’ Leadership Academy for Student Success. This year-long, highly-regarded program brings together faculty and staff from across the state to deepen leadership skills, exchange ideas and strengthen strategies that drive student achievement.
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Jul. 7, 2025
Clark State one of three selected for national student success program
Clark State College is now recruiting for the One Million Degrees program, a comprehensive approach to student success—offering academic, financial, professional and personal support to students.
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Jul. 1, 2025
Clark State, Fresh Abilities Celebrate Five Years of Inclusive Workforce Training
Fresh Abilities, a fast and casual restaurant located inside Clark State’s main Springfield campus, has provided dozens of individuals with disabilities a pathway to meaningful employment.
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