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The Clark State Lady Eagles volleyball team is making headlines as they advance to the 2024 NJCAA Volleyball Championship on Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. The Lady Eagles will face the Muskegon Jayhawks on the campus of St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron, Mich., as they battle for the NJCAA Great Lakes District B crown.
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Clark State College is proud to announce a series of events across all campuses from Nov.4-8 to honor Veterans.  All community members are invited to each event to join in celebrating the service and sacrifices of those who have served.
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The Clark State College theatre arts department invites audiences to experience the gripping and haunting production of William Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, “Macbeth,” from Nov. 1-10 at the Clark State Performing Arts Center, Turner Studio Theatre, 300 S. Fountain Ave.
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Clark State College, a founding member of the Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement and the hub for the Ohio Center for Precision Agriculture, has announced a groundbreaking initiative with the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service: a $9 million, four-year program to create a national agriculture center for two-year colleges and connect more students to agriculture career pathways.
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Clark State College has announced two workforce professional development opportunities: a one-day Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification workshop and a comprehensive Professional Supervisor Training program. Designed to enhance career opportunities and equip professionals with highly-sought after skills, both workshops will be held at Clark State’s Brinkman Education Center, 100 S. Limestone St. in Springfield.
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Clark State College has forged a partnership with Mercy Health to remove financial barriers for nursing students through a groundbreaking deferred tuition program.
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Statement on the Passing of Congressman Dave Hobson by Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., President, Clark State College: I am deeply saddened by the passing of an iconic leader: Congressman Dave Hobson. His tireless efforts and impact as a legislator are widely seen throughout southwestern Ohio and beyond. While he was no longer serving in Congress when I came to Clark State in July 2013, Hobson was a trusted and incredibly knowledgeable community leader and resource who provided advocacy, perspective and advice that positively impacted Clark State College and Clark County, Ohio. Due to his leadership and vision, Clark State’s Beavercreek campus was established to better serve and extend Clark State’s educational reach to Greene County. His wisdom, kindness, and advocacy will truly be missed.
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Clark State College recently recommitted to being an advocate for the military by signing a Statement of Support with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. As such, Clark State remains committed to honoring the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, providing resources for managers, and recognizing the unique skills and leadership that service members bring to the workforce.
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The Clark State College Scholars Program hosted its third annual Nest Fest event last week on the Springfield main campus, welcoming high school scholars from Springfield, Clark-Shawnee, Global Impact STEM Academy, Graham, Tecumseh and Urbana.
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Erica Kelly, a Clark State student in the diagnostic medical sonography program, has been awarded the 2024 Excellence in Sonography Student Award from BB Imaging for her academic achievement, demonstrating a passion for sonography, elevating the industry through her skills and inspiring others.
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The Dayton Business Journal has named Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., Clark State College president, a recipient of a 2024 Women Who Mean Business Award for her leadership, professional achievements, community service and entrepreneurial skills.
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Clark State College is excited to report a 13 percent increase in overall headcount and an 11 percent in credit hours for fall 2024 compared to the previous year, highlighting a strong commitment to education within the community.
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Clark State College will host an Open House for Rhodes Hall on their Springfield campus, 570 E. Leffel Lane, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 17.
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During their Presidential Awards Ceremony on Sept. 26, Clark State College will honor Dale Henry, class of 1979, with the Distinguished Alumnus Award; Ryan Mundy, class of 2013, with the Emerging Leader Award; and Jim and Nike Lagos, recipients of the Richard O. Brinkman Award. The awards honor Clark State graduates and community leaders who have made a significant impact on their communities and professions.
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The return of “Mannheim Steamroller Christmas” and premieres of the film-to-concert “Dirty Dancing in Concert” and nostalgic “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical” headline the Clark State Performing Arts Center's 2024-25 theatre season in the Kuss Auditorium located at 300 S. Fountain Ave. in Springfield.
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The Ohio School Safety Center has awarded Jon Lemen, Clark State’s director of risk and emergency management, the Ohio School Safety Center Stand Out Staff Award for his significant contributions to school safety and security through commitment, efforts and leadership.
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The Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave. in Springfield, will welcome back Mannheim Steamroller on Dec. 12.  The longest running concert tour in the entertainment industry, the program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects to capture the spirit of the season.
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Clark State College will host an Engineering Summer Festival on July 27 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. on the Springfield campus, 570 East Leffel Lane, as it works to train the local workforce and prepare students to obtain highly-sought-after jobs in engineering, manufacturing and more.
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the new Springfield fire station at 2040 S. Limestone St. will be held on July 8 at 2 p.m.
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The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education recognized three Clark State College employees with its prestigious Awards of Excellence. The recipients are Pamela Ball, professor in the School of Business and Applied Technologies; Adam Parrillo, Ph.D., dean of the School of Business and Applied Technologies; and Diana Seaman, registrar.
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