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An Investment in the Future

Oct. 15, 2026

An’Jeanette “Ann” Beverly, ’20, MBA ’22, reached a crisis point during the COVID-19 pandemic as she was trying to finish her bachelor’s degree at �鶹��Ƶ at Stark. During her last semester, this single mother in her forties was balancing the responsibilities of…

RC and CATS Interim VPs Angela Spalsbury and Brad Bielski

Spalsbury, Bielski Named to New Leadership Roles at �鶹��Ƶ State

Sept. 8, 2026

�鶹��Ƶ began the 2026-2027 academic year with new leadership for its Regional Campus System and College of Applied and Technical Studies (CATS).

James Hannon, dean and chief administrative officer, �鶹��Ƶ State Stark, and Younghun Chae, Ph.D., principal investigator and associate professor of computer science at �鶹��Ƶ at Stark

�鶹��Ƶ State Researchers Receive $249,641 Award to Advance Secure AI Technology for Ohio Manufacturers

Sept. 2, 2026

A team of �鶹��Ƶ researchers is developing technology designed to help Ohio manufacturers evaluate artificial intelligence for quality inspection while maintaining control of sensitive manufacturing data.

�鶹��Ƶ State Twinsburg ADN Nursing Students helping simulation patient

Regional Nursing Grads Enjoy 99% Employment Rate

Sept. 1, 2026

Making the grades. Meeting the needs. Exceeding expectations.

�鶹��Ƶ State Stark Educator Susan Jaroscak Takes Part in National Program

Aug. 13, 2026

This story appeared in the . A Stark County educator was…

Team Sunshine at a stop in East Liverpool included (from left) volunteers Calvin Marshall and Addison Wallace (Lisa’s daughter); Scott Lewis (co-founder, executive director and Lisa’s dad); volunteers Diane Detell and Donna Vollnogle; and Lisa Vittorio.

The Sunshine Project: Salem Campus Graduate Uses Education Degree as the Foundation for Shining Light on Children in Area Communities

Aug. 10, 2026

On one of the hottest days this summer – with temperatures hovering in the high 90s – Lisa Vittorio and her Sunshine Team set up shop near the �鶹��Ƶ State East Liverpool Campus and welcomed dozens of local kids to board the Sunshine Bus as they prepared to head back to school.

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share by Email Healthcare professionals trained in other countries often find that they need additional training before they are permitted to practice in the United States. For foreign-trained physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, �鶹��Ƶ provides a way to bridge that gap.

Education Without Borders for Foreign-trained Physical Therapy Practitioners Now in America

July 16, 2026

Healthcare professionals trained in other countries often find that they need additional training before they are permitted to practice in the United States. For foreign-trained physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, �鶹��Ƶ provides a way to bridge…

�鶹��Ƶ State Stark professor’s latest album reaches No. 1 on Amazon classical chart

�鶹��Ƶ State Stark Associate Professor's Latest Album Reaches No. 1 on Amazon Classical Chart

June 23, 2026

For Mark Nowakowski, D.M.A., seeing his newest album rise to the top of Amazon’s Digital New Releases chart in Classical Music was a moment of gratitude more than surprise.“I hit refresh one evening, and there it was,” said Nowakowski, associate professor of music at �鶹��Ƶ State…

Hailey Semchee, Marketing Manager, Trumbull Tourism and to the right is Samantha Ensminger, Marketing Manager. Beth Kotwis Carmichael in the middle.

Beginning at �鶹��Ƶ State Trumbull Helped Beth Kotwis Carmichael Build a Career Without Limits

June 22, 2026

When Beth Kotwis Carmichael graduated from Warren G. Harding High School, she wasn't entirely convinced college was the right path.Her parents encouraged her to start close to home at �鶹��Ƶ at Trumbull, a decision that would provide the foundation for a career…

The Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center at night

New Shows Announced for 16th Season at PAC