The selection includes a $75,000 grant funded by All Within My Hands, a nonprofit organization founded by the rock band Metallica.
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North Central State, Ohio State Mansfield receive $2 million each in capital funding
“The capital funding allows us to invest in the future of our college by modernizing our facilities, improving the student experience, and ensuring our campus remains a safe, efficient, and welcoming place to learn,” Lori McKee said.
Amber Wertman selected Executive Director of North Central State College Foundation
MANSFIELD — North Central State College Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Amber Wertman as its new Executive Director. With more than 20 years of distinguished leadership in nonprofit management and community impact, Wertman brings a proven track record of strategic fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and mission-driven results to the Foundation. In her new […]
Lexington student Jesse Halfhill honored for achievements at North Central State College
MANSFIELD — Jesse Halfhill used to feel utterly hopeless about the world around him. “I was drifting without purpose,” said Halfhill, a high school senior on the cusp of graduation. “My pastime was sitting idly by, scrolling X (formerly Twitter) and being frustrated with the state of the world. This was not only unproductive, but […]
North Central State College celebrates 2026 graduation ceremony
MANSFIELD — North Central State College celebrated the achievements of its graduating class during a commencement ceremony on May 8 at the Campus Recreation Center, recognizing 256 participating graduates. A total of 378 students were invited to take part in the milestone event. Prior to the ceremony, graduates gathered at Ovalwood Hall before participating in […]
North Central Ohio Hall of Excellence announces 2026 induction ceremony
MANSFIELD – The North Central Ohio Hall of Excellence dinner and induction ceremony will take place on April 16 at the James W. Kehoe Center in Shelby, Ohio. The event benefits the North Central State College Foundation and celebrates individuals whose leadership, innovation, and dedication have made a lasting impact across the region. The evening will […]
NCSC’s Scholarships for Success event raises $35K to support Crawford County students
BUCYRUS, Ohio — The 8th annual Scholarships for Success event took place on Thursday, March 6, at North Central State College’s Crawford Success Center, located at 130 N. Walnut Street in Bucyrus. It brought together the Crawford County community to celebrate education and leadership. The annual giving event raised $35,000. A highlight of the evening […]
North Central State College receives national Leah Meyer Austin Award for student success and community impact
MANSFIELD — North Central State College (NCSC) has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Leah Meyer Austin Award, the highest honor conferred by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as engines of opportunity, belonging, and economic mobility. The announcement was made on March 2, and the award […]
NCSC selected to lead digital holistic student support initiative
MANSFIELD – North Central State College has been selected as one of a small group of access-oriented institutions nationwide to participate in the Digital Holistic Student Supports (DHSS) Initiative, a transformational two-year effort focused on strengthening how colleges use data and technology to support student success. Running from 2026 to 2027, the initiative will bring […]
2+2 = $0 tuition: CollegeNow to a Bachelor’s Degree with Tuition Freedom at NCSC
At just 19 years old, Caleb DeVore is on track to earn his bachelor of applied science in mechanical engineering technology (BASMET) degree from North Central State College, completely debt-free. DeVore’s path began in his junior year of high school, when he enrolled in the CollegeNow program at NC State, which allowed him to begin college-level […]
