Akron Life February 2023

FACES OF THE 330

S tark State

Dr. Para Jones (president), Morgan Maf fet t (student), Cather ine McKinley (academic advisor)

College Akron provides students

photo by Tal ia Hodge

with affordable, quality higher education that leads to immediate, rewarding employment and/or university transfer. Our accredited, transferable programs prepare students for high-demand careers in engineering technology and manufacturing, health and nursing, business, information Students attend classes at Stark State’s 68,000-square-foot facility in Akron as well as at the main campus in North Canton. Our 21st-century classrooms connect students in Akron and main campus, saving students time and money. Students can also attend online. technology, public service and more. For the second year in a row, Newsweek magazine has listed Stark State among top colleges and universities in online learning. Students of all ages benefit from the educational programs and opportunities Stark State provides – from College Credit Plus classes for high school students to employer partnerships to advance incumbent workers. A few of our partners include Akron Children’s Hospital, Summa Health System, Akron Public Schools, Cuyahoga Falls Schools, City of Akron, LeBron James Family Foundation and more. Stark State College is where students spend less, earn more and go further. Stark State College Akron 330-494-6170 starkstate.edu/akron

THE FACES OF SUCCESS

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