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At Clark State College, students training to become diesel technicians are getting a hands-on experience like never before. At the Bellefontaine campus, newly upgraded labs provide the opportunity for students to work directly on trucks, from a Volvo semi to a fire engine, using the latest industry tools and equipment.
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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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“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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Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel have declared Feb. 7–14 Ohio Court Reporting and Captioning Week, honoring the vital work of court reporters and noting the connection between court reporting and the criminal justice system, with programs like those at Clark State College preparing students for careers in both fields.
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Opening Day may still be weeks away, but the Clark State College men’s baseball team officially kicked off the season with the First Pitch Dinner, a community-centered fundraiser supporting scholarships, equipment, facilities and team travel. 
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The Clark State Performing Arts Center will present two concerts featuring nationally recognized singer-songwriters in two consecutive weeks in February.
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Local high school students and adult learners considering college are invited to explore their future during Clark State College’s Preview Day on Feb. 16, an interactive event designed to help prospective students and their families learn about academic programs, campus life and career pathways close to home.
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Clark State College is celebrating 1,408 students who achieved Dean's List honors during the fall 2025 semester. These students earned a 3.5 grade point average or above and are enrolled for six or more credit hours.
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Clark State College is home to one of the premier arts and entertainment venues in the country—the Clark State College Performing Arts Center.
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The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education recently recognized three Clark State College employees with Excellence Awards for strong leadership, service and innovation.
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Clark State College is setting a new standard for nursing education by integrating Assist, an advanced artificial intelligence platform, across its nursing programs.
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The Clark State College Board of Trustees will hold a reorganization meeting at 4:45 p.m., a work session at 5 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Jan. 20. 
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Clark State hosted its 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon and Awards Ceremony on Jan. 16, at the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center in downtown Springfield.
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The Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service Educators has endorsed Clark State College’s social work assistant program, confirming that the program’s curriculum meets statewide standards for entry-level social work education.
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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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Megan Platfoot, program coordinator, and Lindsee Adams, clinical coordinator, in the diagnostic medical sonography program were recently recognized for their contributions to education and mentorship in the field.
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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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