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In this photo, Seminole State College students plant flags on campus ahead of SSC’s third annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair in November 2025.

SSC Earns Military Friendly School Designation

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Pictured is SSC VA School Certifying Officer Stacey Foster.
SSC VA School Certifying Officer Stacey Foster

Seminole State College has been designated a 2026-2027 Military Friendly School by Viqtory, earning Silver Status for its commitment to supporting military-affiliated students. The College was also recognized as a Military Spouse Friendly School for 2026-2027.

The Military Friendly designation honors colleges that meet high standards in student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment and support services tailored to veterans, active-duty servicemembers and their families. SSC’s Silver Status places it among institutions nationwide recognized for outstanding service to military students.

“Seminole State College is proud to serve those who have served our country, as well as the spouses and families who support them,” SSC President Lana Reynolds said. “These recognitions reflect our commitment to creating a welcoming campus and helping active service members and veterans reach their academic and career goals.”

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SSC Baseball to Retire Denim Harris’ Jersey

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In this photo, Denim Harris is shown up to bat during a 2025 Seminole State College baseball game.
Seminole State College will retire the jersey of Trojan baseball player Denim Harris on Saturday, April 4, at 12:30 p.m. at Lloyd Simmons Field in the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex.

Seminole State College will retire the jersey of Trojan baseball player Denim Harris during a ceremony on Saturday, April 4, at 12:30 p.m. at Lloyd Simmons Field, located in the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex.

Harris, an outfielder on the SSC baseball team and a 2025 graduate of Mansfield Timberview High School in Texas, died in a car accident on Oct. 16, 2025. He was 18.

The College will retire Harris’ No. 6 jersey prior to the Trojans’ home game that day. Friends, family, alumni and community members are invited to attend.

Harris joined the Trojan baseball program in 2025 and was remembered by teammates, coaches and loved ones for his passion for the game, competitive spirit and the impact he made on those around him.

“Retiring Denim’s jersey is a meaningful way to honor his place in our program and the mark he left on our team,” SSC Head Baseball Coach Mack Chambers said. “We want his family, friends and everyone who knew him to see how deeply he will always be remembered here.”

Area high school students competing in Seminole State College’s 52nd annual Interscholastic Meet gather in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union.

SSC Interscholastic Meet Draws Students from 33 High Schools

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Students from high schools across the state competed in Seminole State College’s 52nd annual Interscholastic Meet on March 26.

Nearly 500 students representing 33 high schools were included in this year’s results. 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.

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SSC Nursing Students Puts Skills to the Test in Rural Hospital Drill

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In this photo, several Seminole State College nursing students are shown in action as they participate in a simulation training event.

Seminole State College nursing students participated in a simulation training event on March 25, working through a rural hospital scenario in which patients overwhelmed the facility and staff had to make rapid decisions with limited personnel and resources. The exercise included emergency room triage and patient transfers to medical-surgical, intensive care unit, obstetrics/pediatrics, helicopter transport or discharge home, challenging students to quickly assess each patient’s condition and determine the highest priority for care.

In this photo, Assistant Professor of Nursing Butch Cantrell, assists several Seminole State College nursing students during a simulation training event on March 25.

SSC seniors in the Leadership class managed the rural hospital drill organized by Assistant Professor of Nursing Butch Cantrell, giving students a culminating opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout the program. The exercise challenged participants to draw on classroom learning and use critical thinking in real time, helping prepare them for the demands of their future nursing careers.

SSC Board of Regents Approve Policy Updates, Haney Center Upgrade and Emeritus Status for Jacomo

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In this photo, Chair the SSC Board of Regents Marci Donaho (left) congratulates retired Associate Professor of Sociology Tracy Jacomo (right) on receiving emeritus status following the meeting on March 26.
Chair the SSC Board of Regents Marci Donaho (left) congratulates retired Associate Professor of Sociology Tracy Jacomo (right) on receiving emeritus status following the meeting on March 26.

At its March 26 meeting, the Seminole State College Board of Regents approved Board policy revisions, a lighting upgrade for the Enoch Kelly Haney Center and emeritus status for former SSC employee Tracy Jacomo.

SSC President Lana Reynolds spoke about personnel updates, campus activities, athletics, the Haney roof project and investment planning related to the MacKenzie Scott donation during her report to the Board. SSC Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles and Dean of Instruction Jessica Isaacs presented to the Board about the College’s tenure policy.

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SSC Physical Therapist Assistant Program Helps Students Stretch and Learn

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In this photo, pictured, from left, Director of Clinical Instruction Dr. Alexus Thomas and PTA student Paitlyn Edmondson of Shawnee guide SSC student Caleb Hines of Edmond through a series of stretches.

Seminole State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program hosted “Get Stretched” on March 25, giving students an opportunity to learn about physical therapy techniques and guided stretching from PTA students and faculty. Pictured, from left, Director of Clinical Instruction Dr. Alexus Thomas and PTA student Paitlyn Edmondson of Shawnee guide SSC student Caleb Hines of Edmond through a series of stretches. SSC’s PTA program is housed at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center campus in Shawnee.

In this photo, SSC PTA students Diana Baiz, left, and Lacy Howell, right, both of Shawnee, sell walking tacos during a campus fundraiser on March 25.

SSC PTA students Diana Baiz, left, and Lacy Howell, right, both of Shawnee, sell walking tacos during a campus fundraiser on March 25. The PTA program is currently accepting applications for new students. Graduates of the program have achieved a 100% job placement rate for the past six years, and the average salary for physical therapist assistants is $62,150, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In this photo, Strother Middle School students Aubree Fleming (left) and Cara Fleming (right) play a card game with GEAR UP Educational Coordinator Jackie Bush (center) during the event.

SSC GEAR UP Program Hosts Oklahoma’s Promise Event

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In this photo, SSC GEAR UP Educational Coordinators (from left) Leah Martin, Zoe Blue and Kate Sprague greet attendees at the Oklahoma’s Promise Family Event on March 7.
SSC GEAR UP Educational Coordinators (from left) Leah Martin, Zoe Blue and Kate Sprague greet attendees at the Oklahoma’s Promise Family Event on March 7.

Seminole State College’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, or GEAR UP, hosted an Oklahoma’s Promise Family Event on March 7 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on campus.

The event gave students and parents an opportunity to learn more about Oklahoma’s Promise, enroll in the scholarship program and receive additional information about SSC’s GEAR UP services.

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SSC Joins Read Across America, Encourages Young Readers

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In this photo, President Lana Reynolds and SSC sophomore Hannah Upchurch of Seminole read If I Ran the Zoo by Dr. Seuss to students at Wilson Elementary School in Seminole during Read Across America Week.

From March 2-6, Seminole State College employees and students shared their love of reading with students at Wilson Elementary School in Seminole during Read Across America Week. The nationwide initiative encourages children to explore literature, fostering empathy and a broader understanding of the world. Pictured: President Lana Reynolds and SSC sophomore Hannah Upchurch of Seminole read If I Ran the Zoo by Dr. Seuss on March 5.

In this photo, SSC freshmen and members of the men’s basketball team Kanaan Guerrero of Cushing and Jaden Johnson of Tulsa read Hey Grandude by Paul McCartney to Wilson Elementary students on March 3.

SSC freshmen and members of the men’s basketball team Kanaan Guerrero of Cushing and Jaden Johnson of Tulsa read Hey Grandude by Paul McCartney to Wilson Elementary students on March 3.