The latest from Clark State

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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Feb. 6, 2026

Programs celebrate Court Reporting Week

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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Feb. 3, 2026

First Pitch Dinner launches Clark State baseball’s season

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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Feb. 2, 2026

February concerts feature Kyshona, JJ Grey and Mofro

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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Jan. 30, 2026

Students, families invited to Preview Day on Feb. 16

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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Jan. 28, 2026

Dean's List of 1,408 students announced

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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Jan. 26, 2026

Your center for the arts in Springfield: Clark State’s Performing Arts Center

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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Jan. 22, 2026

Three employees receive regional excellence awards

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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Jan. 20, 2026

Leading the state in nursing education with AI-driven innovation

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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Jan. 16, 2026

Board of Trustees holds January 2026 meeting

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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Jan. 16, 2026

College honors service, leadership, youth at Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon

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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Jan. 5, 2026

Social work program earns state endorsement

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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