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SSC Soccer Earns Eighth Straight National Berth; Volleyball Advances to District Tournament

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The Seminole State College women’s soccer team is pictured at the Advance Soccer Complex in Enid after capturing the Central Plains District championship with a 1-0 victory over Rose State College on Oct. 31. The win secured the Trojans’ eighth consecutive appearance in the national tournament, scheduled for Nov. 15-21 in Evans, Georgia.

Seminole State College’s women’s soccer and volleyball teams extended their postseason runs with victories over Rose State College, sending soccer to the national tournament for the eighth consecutive year and volleyball to the Plains District Tournament.

The soccer team defeated Rose State 1-0 on Oct. 31 to capture the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Central Plains District championship at the Advance Soccer Complex in Enid. SSC opened the tournament with a 5-1 victory over NorthWest Arkansas Community College on Oct. 30.

Led by Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill, the Trojans hold a 16-3 overall record and went undefeated in conference play at 9-0.

SSC will compete in the NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer National Tournament at Blanchard Woods Park in Evans, Georgia. The national tournament is scheduled for Nov. 15-21.

In this photo, the Seminole State College volleyball team is pictured hoisting a trophy following its 3-0 victory over Rose State College in the Region II Tournament.
The Seminole State College volleyball team is pictured following its 3-0 victory over Rose State College in the Region II Tournament on Oct. 30 at Raymond Harber Field House on SSC’s campus. The Trojans advance to the opening round of the Plains District Tournament at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Kansas City Kansas Community College.

The volleyball team swept Rose State 3-0 in the Region II Tournament on Oct. 30, earning a spot in the opening round of the Plains District Tournament.

The Trojans will continue postseason play at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Kansas City Kansas Community College. The district tournament brings SSC into competition with teams from Region VI.

Head Volleyball Coach Bobbi Leitha was also named Region II Volleyball Coach of the Year in her first season leading the program.

The volleyball team enters district play with a 14-20 overall record and a 3-1 conference record.

For postseason updates, visit sscok.edu.

SSC Leadership Class Gives Back Through Annual Food Drive

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In this photo, members of Seminole State College’s Leadership Development class pose for a group photo with more than 425 food items they collected for the Salvation Army and SSC Food Pantry.

Seminole State College’s Leadership Development class collected more than 425 food items for the Salvation Army and SSC Food Pantry during its annual food drive, held Oct. 13-29. Donations included boxed and canned goods, as well as ready-to-eat and microwaveable meals. “This project is always one of the most direct and meaningful ways to support our neighbors and students,” said Professor of History Marta Osby, who teaches the class. Osby credited the hard work of students, support from SSC employees and generosity of community donors for the drive’s success.

SSC Announces Student Government Officers

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In this photo, Seminole State College Student Government Association officers pose for a group picture. Pictured (left to right) are Vice President Felicity Hamilton of McLoud, President Nicci Stimson of Pryor and Secretary Alexia McDonald of Tuttle.

The Seminole State College Student Government Association has selected its officers for the 2026-2027 academic year. The new officers were welcomed into their roles at a luncheon on Oct. 27 with SSC President Lana Reynolds, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles, and SGA Advisor Melinda Sims. Pictured (left to right) are: Vice President Felicity Hamilton of McLoud, President Nicci Stimson of Pryor and Secretary Alexia McDonald of Tuttle. SGA is dedicated to promoting the interests of the student body by formulating and proposing ideas to the SSC administration.

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How Seminole Came Together to Save Its College

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Terry Morris remembers a college gathering place where students played spades and teachers joined them for Cokes and candy bars.

It was the basement of First Presbyterian Church.

For two academic years, the church housed Seminole Junior College as it separated from the high school and prepared a campus of its own. Sunday school rooms became college classrooms. The pastor’s study served as the president’s office. The basement became the student union.

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In this photo, Chance Allison of Finley & Cook CPAs presents Seminole State College’s fiscal year 2026 external audit to the Board of Regents during its Oct. 29 meeting in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center.

SSC Regents Accept Annual Audit, Approve Policy Updates

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The Seminole State College Board of Regents accepted the College’s annual external audit, approved revisions to three Board policies and adopted a new policy governing sponsored programs and grants during its Oct. 29 meeting in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center.

During the President’s Report, President Lana Reynolds shared updates on personnel, enrollment, athletics, the Haney Center roof project, campus activities and upcoming events. SSC Educational Foundation Chair Mark Schell and Foundation Investment Committee Chair Lance Wortham also provided an update on the Scott Empowerment Fund investments.

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This photo shows Seminole State College Assistant Professor of Computer Science Alecia Bailey as she represents SSC at the 2026 AISES National Conference.

SSC Professor Presents on Cybersecurity Education at National Conference

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Seminole State College Assistant Professor of Computer Science Alecia Bailey served on a panel about developing and strengthening cybersecurity education during the 2026 AISES National Conference, held Oct. 15-17 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

The conference, hosted by the Advancing Indigenous Science and Engineering Society, carried the theme “Weaving Innovation.” It brought together students, educators and professionals working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Bailey’s participation followed SSC’s involvement in the TCU/NASNTI Cybersecurity Feasibility Study, an AISES initiative backed by Google. SSC was awarded $40,000 through AISES to support its cybersecurity programming following an assessment of the college’s capabilities and needs.

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SSC Nursing Students to Receive Specialized Training

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In this photo, Child Advocacy Center of Central Oklahoma SANE Program Administrator Chrissie Boatman speaks to Seminole State College nursing leadership students.

Child Advocacy Center of Central Oklahoma SANE Program Administrator Chrissie Boatman spoke to Seminole State College nursing leadership students about the role of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) in caring for survivors of sexual assault on Oct. 22 in the nursing lab on the first floor of the Kelly Haney Center.

In this photo, Lethality Assessment Coordinators Scott Hawkins, David Folkert and Jaiden Balthrop-Russell speak to nursing students during an on campus training.

SSC nursing students participated in four hours of Lethality Assessment Protocol and Victimology training Oct. 22 in the Kelly Haney Center Lecture Hall. The training counted toward students’ required clinical hours and provided insight into available resources and coordinated responses to individuals experiencing violence. Pictured: Lethality Assessment Coordinators Scott Hawkins, David Folkert and Jaiden Balthrop-Russell speak to nursing students during the training.

SSC Representatives Attend Microcredential Summit

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In this photo, Seminole State College Dean of Instruction Jessica Isaacs and Business and Industry Coordinator Jacob Harrington pose for a picture while attending the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and UpSkillOK Employer Microcredential Summit on Oct. 21 in Oklahoma City.

Seminole State College Dean of Instruction Jessica Isaacs and Business and Industry Coordinator Jacob Harrington attended the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and UpSkillOK Employer Microcredential Summit on Oct. 21 in Oklahoma City. The event brought together higher education representatives, employers and workforce leaders to explore how industry-aligned microcredentials can address skills gaps, strengthen talent pipelines and support workforce development across Oklahoma.