Seminole State College Head Baseball Coach Mack Chambers was recognized for his 200th career win at the helm of the Trojans on April 7 at Lloyd Simmons Field.
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Enrollment Opens for Summer and Fall at SSC, April Event to Support Adult Learners
Enrollment is now open for summer and fall courses at Seminole State College. Prospective and returning students can explore class offerings and access application details by visiting the College’s website at sscok.edu.
SSC offers a wide variety of associate degrees including transfer degree programs in areas such as agriculture, biology, business, computer science, criminal justice, child development, elementary and secondary education, psychology and liberal studies. Students may also pursue enter-the-workforce degrees in business operations, engineering technology, medical laboratory technology, nursing and physical therapist assistant. Many of these programs are available 100 percent online, allowing for added flexibility for students balancing education with work and family life.
Continue reading “Enrollment Opens for Summer and Fall at SSC, April Event to Support Adult Learners”House of Hope Display Brings Awareness to SSC Campus
Seminole State College is hosting an exhibit by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope this week in Tanner Hall. The display features clothing based on survivors’ descriptions of what they were wearing during an assault and challenges the myth that wardrobe choices contribute to sexual violence. The CPN House of Hope is a program based in Shawnee dedicated to eliminating domestic violence by providing free and confidential assistance to individuals experiencing intimate partner violence, sexual assault and stalking.
SSC Interscholastic Meet Draws More than 900 Students
Students from 30 high schools across the state competed in Seminole State College’s 51st annual Interscholastic Meet on March 27. More than 900 students attended the event.
Individual entries were separated into two divisions. Division I was composed of students from schools classified as 3A, 4A and 5A. Students from 2A and A class schools competed in Division II.
Exams were administered to students in 15 different subject areas during morning and early-afternoon testing sessions. Four art categories were offered as well: sculpture, painting, drawing and best in show. The top three winners within each art category and the top five winners in each academic subject were awarded medals.
A trophy was awarded to the top school in each division based on accumulation of points and medal placing. Morris High School was the Division I Sweepstakes Champion. Tecumseh High School was the runner-up. In Division II, The Academy of Seminole was the Sweepstakes Champion, and Strother High School earned runner-up.
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Three area high school seniors were recognized by Seminole State College at the All-Oklahoma Academic Team and Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Presidents’ Tuition Waiver Awards Ceremony on March 25 at the Oklahoma State Capitol.
This year, SSC honored Savana Sims, Emelia Bronson and Felicity Hamilton with the OACC President’s Tuition Waiver for their academic achievements and community involvement.
Continue reading “Local Students Honored at Statewide Awards Ceremony”SSC Earns Military Friendly Status
Seminole State College has been designated a 2025-2026 Military Friendly School by Viqtory, earning Silver Status for its commitment to supporting military-affiliated students.
The Military Friendly designation honors colleges that meet high standards in student retention, graduation, job placement, and support services specifically tailored to veterans, active-duty servicemembers and their families. SSC’s Silver Status places it among the top institutions nationwide recognized for outstanding service to military students.
Continue reading “SSC Earns Military Friendly Status”Gov. Stitt Speaks at Chamber Event, Tours SSC
Student leaders from Seminole State College and Seminole High School were special guests at a Seminole Chamber of Commerce breakfast with Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on March 27 in the Utterback Ballroom on SSC’s campus.
Following his presentation, SSC Student Government President Adisen Williamson and SHS Superintendent’s Advisory Council President Kassidy Baker presented the Governor with a gift basket filled with items from the Seminole community.
Continue reading “Gov. Stitt Speaks at Chamber Event, Tours SSC”SSC Board of Regents Awards Emeritus Status to Former Division Chair
The Seminole State College Board of Regents met March 27 to conduct business including the ratification of emergency expenses, the approval of policy revisions and the awarding of emeritus status to former Health Sciences Division Chair and Assistant Professor of STEM Dr. Noble Jobe.
Continue reading “SSC Board of Regents Awards Emeritus Status to Former Division Chair”South Central Industries Presents to SSC Business Class
South Central Industries, Inc. CEO Tina Hanna and Chief of Staff Jessica Mathews Nickerson spoke to Seminole State College Assistant Professor Brad Schatzel’s macroeconomics class on March 25. Their presentation, “Confidence is Key: A Guide to Presenting Yourself with Strength and Authenticity,” covered professional greetings, attire, networking, interview strategies, and the role of humor in stressful situations. About 20 students, along with Schatzel and Division Chair Tammy Kasterke, attended.
SSC Agriculture Professor Presents at 4-H Meeting
Seminole State College Associate Professor of Agriculture Wendy Rich guides a Seminole County 4-H student through a hands-on livestock demonstration using “Susan the Sow” at the club’s monthly meeting on March 24. The interactive lesson taught participants about wildlife and livestock husbandry. The piglet delivery simulation proved to be a highlight for students and parents alike.