North Central State College Alumni & Foundation

10/14/2026

Grateful to the Ashland Noon Lions for hosting us today along with NCSC Police Academy Commander, Brad Copeland and Ashland Police Chief, Curt Dorsey.

Chief Dorsey is a graduate of the NCSC Police Academy—proof that our programs are preparing dedicated professionals who serve right here in our region. Thank you for the invitation and the great conversation!

10/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Joia Crago, our 2026 Alumnus of the Year! Thank you for continuing to inspire the next generation 👏

From nursing student to healthcare leader, Mansfield’s Joia Crago has built a career around caring for others and helping future nurses succeed.

North Central State College has named Crago its Alumnus of the Year, recognizing her professional achievements, community service and dedication to the nursing profession.

Read how her journey began at North Central State and continues to make a difference in healthcare and the community.

Read the full story: Link in comments

10/09/2026

This is what it’s all about 🎉 Celebrating our students yesterday at the annual North Central State College Foundation Scholarship Luncheon.

To every student we honored: we see you. To every donor, sponsor, and friend who made those awards possible: thank you. This room is the reason the Foundation exists!

Proud of our students. Grateful for our community ✨

This is what it’s all about! 🎉 Celebrating our amazing students today at the annual North Central State College Foundation scholarship luncheon!

09/02/2026

We are grateful to announce a generous grant award supporting the Crawford Success Center and North Central State College education and workforce initiatives. 🎓

This gift will help strengthen education in our community and the workforce partnerships facilitated by the NCSC Foundation—opening doors for students and helping local employers find the skilled talent they need.

Thank you to The Timken Bucyrus, Ohio plant and the Timken Foundation. We could not serve students and our community employers without your generous, continued support.

Your investment in our region makes a lasting difference. 🧡

08/14/2026

We were pleased to welcome Bobby Rhea, Community Investment Officer at the Richland County Foundation, for a tour of the NCSC Police Academy at the Kehoe Center this week!

Brad Copeland, Police Academy Commander, shared updates on what’s new at the academy and gave Bobby an inside look at the training our cadets receive.

We love opening our doors to community partners and supporters. Interested in a tour of NCSC facilities? Give us a call — we’d be happy to show you around!

Thank you to Bobby and the Richland County Foundation, and to all of our incredible local partners who help strengthen the work we do.

08/05/2026

🌟 It’s time to nominate someone who makes a difference in our community!

The North Central Ohio Hall of Excellence recognizes the people who make our region stronger every day—leaders, innovators, mentors, and quiet changemakers whose impact continues to shape lives across north central Ohio.

Do you know someone who deserves this honor? Nominations are open now!

Hall of Excellence The Hall of Excellence is located at North Central State College’s Ralph Phillips Conference Center within the James W. Kehoe Center for Advanced Learning in Shelby, Ohio. The inductees are honored at the Hall of Excellence Banquet, held in the spring of each year. Hall of Excel...

08/03/2026

Join our friends at the Crawford Success Center as they kickoff a new school year!

07/21/2026

🎉 Today is the day! Crawford for Good is happening July 21 & 22!

This year, Crawford for Good is shining a spotlight on the Crawford Success Center - North Central State College - a true gem right here in Crawford County!

The Success Center helps remove basic barriers so students (traditional and adult learners alike) can enroll, stay in school, and complete their degrees. From books and supplies to emergency aid, transportation, and childcare — even a $100 donation can make a life-changing difference. Your support helps local students achieve their dreams and strengthens our entire community.

💙 Give today to the Crawford Success Center during Crawford for Good!

For more information, contact Nate Harvey at the Success Center. Thank you for your generosity to this incredible Crawford County resource!

👉 Learn more & donate here: https://www.facebook.com/share/18xbYP8hii/

07/20/2026

🎉 Community Engagement Committee Annual Luncheon

Last week, our NCSC Foundation Community Engagement Committee gathered for its annual luncheon to celebrate a successful year and begin planning more exciting initiatives to support our students and build a stronger community through quality education.

We enjoyed a delicious lunch at the beautiful Westbrook Country Club and were inspired by the success story of recent Business graduate Tyson, who was joined by his wife Katie. They shared how his positive experiences with our college staff and the achievement of his educational goals have impacted their family. Stories like theirs are exactly why we do what we do!

Our Mission - Providing individuals with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to succeed in their chosen path.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to all our committee members for your continued dedication to North Central State College!

07/16/2026

🎉 NCSC Foundation Alumni Committee at Work!

Our dedicated NCSC Foundation Alumni Committee met earlier this week Milk & Honey Coffee Co. in Shelby to select the 2026 Alumnus of the Year!

Who will it be? 👀 Stay tuned — the big announcement is coming soon!

This outstanding committee is made up entirely of NCSC graduates who are now local leaders across our region. We are so grateful for their time, insight, and continued support of North Central State College and our students.

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