Clark State College

The Clark State Board of Trustees officially awarded President Emerita status to Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., recognizing a legacy of transformational leadership, innovation and student success. 🎉

Through her vision and dedication, Clark State expanded academic programs, strengthened workforce partnerships, invested in students and earned national recognition for excellence and opportunity. Her impact will continue to shape the college and community for generations to come.

Ready for a career that protects and serves? Clark State’s Criminal Justice program offers hands-on training, internships with law enforcement and court systems, and easy transfer options to four-year degrees — giving you the skills to move confidently into today’s in-demand public safety careers. Enroll today via link below!

This Memorial Day, Clark State remembers and honors the service members who gave their lives in service to our country.

Our Fallen Warrior Monument stands as a lasting tribute to their courage, sacrifice and legacy. May we never forget the cost of freedom or the heroes who made it possible.

Please plan ahead for any campus services or business needs on Monday. Clark State locations will reopen during regular business hours Tuesday, May 26.

We wish our students, employees and community a meaningful Memorial Day.

A new group of lifesavers is ready to answer the call. 🚑

Clark State recently celebrated its EMS and paramedic graduates as they completed a challenging journey of hands-on training, clinical experience and classroom learning. These graduates are now prepared to serve their communities with skill, compassion and courage when it matters most.

Congratulations to the next generation of emergency responders.

Your future starts here. 🎓

Clark State College’s Express Enrollment events make it easy to take the next step toward college. Meet with admissions, explore programs, complete financial aid steps and get ready for fall classes all in one visit. With degrees and certificates in high-demand fields ranging from health care and agriculture to cybersecurity, welding and nursing, students can explore pathways that match their goals.

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An evening dedicated to celebrating excellence. 🎉

Clark State recently honored students during the annual Student Recognition Dinner, celebrating their hard work, leadership, service and academic accomplishments throughout the year. From the classroom to campus involvement and beyond, these students continue to make a lasting impact on the college and the community.

More than 300 future nurses officially began their journey at Clark State College during the School of Nursing orientation. 🩺

From the classroom to clinical experiences, these students are taking the first steps toward careers dedicated to care, compassion and making a difference in the lives of others. We cannot wait to see what this next generation of healthcare professionals will accomplish.

The numbers behind the Class of 2026 tell an incredible story. 🎓

This graduating class showed what hard work, determination and student success look like at Clark State College. Graduates crossed the stage representing honors programs, TRIO, Phi Theta Kappa, College Credit Plus, military service and so much more.

One class. Hundreds of stories. Endless possibilities.

Caps in the air. Futures in motion. 🎓 Clark State celebrated the Class of 2026 as graduates crossed the stage and stepped into their futures! This year’s ceremony also marked a meaningful milestone as President Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., presided over her final commencement, closing an extraordinary chapter of leadership at the college. A powerful day of achievement, legacy and new beginnings. Read the full story in the first comment!