Seminole State College will host its annual Night at the Lights on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Reynolds Wellness Center in Seminole. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Guests can enjoy making holiday crafts with SSC students, exploring the “Snowman Wonderland” light display in Magnolia Park and savoring complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.
Seminole State College has received a $17 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott through her foundation, Yield Giving, the largest single donation in the college’s 94-year history.
The gift will be managed by the Seminole State College Educational Foundation, the college’s nonprofit fundraising arm, and will be used to expand scholarships, strengthen student success initiatives, reward employee performance and advance key priorities outlined in SSC’s 2023-26 strategic plan.
“This is a once-in-a-generation moment for Seminole State College,” SSC President Lana Reynolds said. “MacKenzie Scott’s extraordinary generosity is a powerful vote of confidence in our students, our mission and the communities we serve. This gift will allow us to remove financial barriers, build new pathways to degrees and careers, and ensure that more students from our region can thrive here at SSC.”
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Five business students from Seminole State College traveled to the Stonecipher School of Business at East Central University in Ada on Nov. 12 to compete in a series of business-focused events. The team returned with a collection of awards and cash prizes ranging from $25 to $250.
The day began with the Tiger Tank business pitch competition, modeled after the television show “Shark Tank.” Three SSC students presented their entrepreneurial ideas to a panel of judges. Katie Simpson of Columbus, Kansas, earned second runner-up for her pitch, Next Level Athletics, a sports training complex aimed at developing young athletes. Savannah Averitt of Seminole and Ava Freeze of Prague took first place in the underclassmen division with their concept, Savalon, a full-service family salon with a welcoming, community-centered focus.
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Seminole State College’s new esports team has completed its inaugural season in the National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE), highlighted by a playoff run in Overwatch 2 and strong showings in Chess and Mario Kart.
SSC joined the NJCAAE in October 2025 and currently competes in Division III. All members of the existing Esports Club tried out and earned a place on the competitive team. The club has been meeting in Tanner 202, a dedicated gaming space equipped with 24 gaming PCs and gaming chairs, with team practices held on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Seminole State College will host a Reach Higher: Draft Day enrollment event on Monday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Raymond Harber Fieldhouse to help working adults return to college and complete their degrees.
“We understand returning to college can be overwhelming especially for adult students,” Laura Votaw, SSC Coordinator of Distance Education, said. “The Reach Higher event is designed to make that process approachable and fun.”
The come-and-go event will connect adult learners with SSC staff to discuss transfer credits, flexible class formats and individualized paths to graduation. Attendees will receive free admission to the SSC men’s basketball game against Clarendon College, along with concession stand vouchers, and will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with student-athletes from multiple sports.
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Rep. Brian Hill (R-Mustang) visited Seminole on Nov. 19 as part of a tour of Oklahoma’s colleges and universities. An advocate economic development in rural areas of the State, Hill heard about recent infrastructure improvements, new businesses and housing expansion from a group of community leaders representing the City of Seminole, the Seminole Chamber of Commerce, the Seminole Economic Development Council and local financial institutions.
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Seminole State College hosted a send-off on Nov. 14 for the women’s soccer team ahead of their appearance at the NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer National Tournament in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill thanks the students, faculty, staff and community supporters in attendance at the event. SSC President Lana Reyolds, Board of Regents Chair Marci Donaho, SSC Educational Foundation Chair Mark Schell and Student Government Association President Adisen Williamson also spoke at the event, wishing the team well on their competition.
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The SSC Trojans women’s soccer team will compete in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament for the seventh consecutive year. The Trojans will play Nov. 16 and Nov. 18 at the Advanced Soccer Complex in Enid, Oklahoma, and enter the tournament as the No. 2 seed. The Trojans lead NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer in scoring this season with 93 goals.
This page will be frequently updated. SSC’s tournament schedule, livestream links and full tournament bracket can be found below. Please note that access to the livestream must be purchased. Day passes are available for $12 through the NJCAA Network.
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On Nov. 10, students, faculty and community members filled the Jeff Johnston Auditorium at Seminole State College for “An Afternoon with Temple Grandin.” The renowned animal behaviorist and advocate for neurodiversity appeared via Zoom, presenting “Animal Welfare Presented Through the Lens of Autism,” a talk that braided the two themes that have defined her career: humane livestock handling and opening doors for visual and hands-on thinkers. The event was made possible by SSC’s Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions federal grant program, which is funded in the amount of $450,000 annually.
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Members of Seminole State College’s President’s Leadership Class (PLC) pause outside the Chickasaw Cultural Center during a guided tour in Sulphur, Oklahoma, on Nov. 4. The visit included the Chikasha Inchokka’ Traditional Village, Inkana Bridge and the Chikasha Poya Exhibit Center.
PLC students join a Stomp Dance demonstration at the Chickasaw Cultural Center. The stomp dance, a treasured Chickasaw tradition that often begins with a Friendship Dance, features singers and dancers in traditional clothing, and visitors are encouraged to participate.