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May. 13, 2026
Clark State celebrates Class of 2026 at commencement ceremonies
This Class of 2026 includes 24 bachelor’s degrees — including 11 from Clark State’s new bachelor of science in nursing program — along with 549 associate degrees, 111 certificates and 53 College Credit Plus students.
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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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Aug. 28, 2025
New directed learning lab opens on Xenia campus
Clark State College is expanding its commitment to workforce development and hands-on education with the opening of a new Directed Learning Lab at its Xenia campus. Located at 334 Progress Drive, the lab is poised to benefit both students and local industries by providing high-demand technical training in a flexible and accessible environment.
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Aug. 25, 2025
Grammy Award-winning bluegrass band 'The SteelDrivers' performs Sept. 18
The Clark State Performing Arts Center will kick-off its 2025–26 season with the Grammy Award-winning bluegrass band The SteelDrivers at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 18 in the Kuss Auditorium at the Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave.
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Aug. 20, 2025
Open House on Aug. 27 for newly renovated Bellefontaine location
Clark State College invites the community to celebrate the opening of its newly renovated building at the Clark State Bellefontaine location on the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center campus, 2280 St. Rt. 540 in Bellefontaine. The Open House will take place from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 27 with a brief presentation beginning at 6:15 p.m., followed by tours of the facility.
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Aug. 18, 2025
Welcoming students for first day of fall semester
Clark State College opened its doors today (Aug. 18) to welcome more than 4,200 students for the first day of the 2025–26 academic year, a 10 percent increase in enrollment for students taking classes for academic credit.
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Aug. 13, 2025
Welcoming David Ferguson as director of workforce
Clark State College has named David Ferguson as its new director of workforce, bringing to the role more than three decades of leadership experience in global talent acquisition, workforce strategy and organizational development.
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Aug. 5, 2025
Clark State Performing Arts Center announces 2025–26 season
The Clark State Performing Arts Center has announced its 2025–26 season, showcasing Grammy-winning artists, holiday favorites, Broadway musicals and family-friendly shows — all presented in the PAC’s Kuss Auditorium in downtown Springfield, 300 S. Fountain Ave.
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