[2] Clayton G. Horn, Samuel Krugliak, and Ralph Regula were the leading figures in the founding of Stark State College in 1960.

Stark State called the new logo, "a contemporary image intended to resonate with prospective students, now and into the future.

Stark State also owns 42 acres (17 ha) on the corner of Frank and Mega roads, used primarily for parking.

[6] A new $15.7 million, 68,000-square-foot (6,300 m2) facility opened along Perkins Street adjacent to State Route 8 in 2018, with an additional phase on the third floor completed in mid-2019.

[7] Stark State and UA established the "Direct Connect" dual admission partnership in October 2018 which allows students to enroll at Stark State to complete an associate degree with the intention of transferring to UA to complete a bachelor's degree.