Members of the Seminole State College esports team pictured (left to right): Alexandria Flatt, Kashtin Wilson, Braden Carter, Joseph Mull, McCamey Jones, Daxton Likens and Croix Tucker. Not pictured is Destiny Branham.

SSC Esports Team Caps Inaugural Season with Playoff Appearance

November 21, 2025Josh Hutton

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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A team photo of the 2025 Seminole State College Men's Basketball team is shown.

SSC Event Blends Athletics and Support for Adult Learners

November 21, 2025Josh Hutton

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. Hill tours Trojan baseball facility.

Rep. Hill Tours SSC Campus

November 20, 2025Josh Hutton

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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In this photo, an ariel view is shown of a crowd lining the road as the women’s soccer team departs campus.

SSC Rallies for Women’s Soccer Team Before National Tournament

November 14, 2025Josh Hutton

In this photo, Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill thanks the students, faculty, staff and community supporters in attendance at the event.

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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2025 NJCAA DI Women's Soccer Championship Bracket.

Women’s Soccer National Tournament Updates

November 13, 2025November 21, 2025Josh Hutton

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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Grandin Speaks on Animal Welfare, Reaching All Kinds of Learners at SSC

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025Josh Hutton

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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SSC Leadership Class Tours Chickasaw Cultural Center

November 12, 2025Josh Hutton

In this photo, Members of Seminole State College’s President’s Leadership Class (PLC) pause outside the Chickasaw Cultural Center for a group photo.

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.

In this photo, PLC students join a Stomp Dance demonstration at the Chickasaw Cultural 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.

In this photo, Pictured (left to right): American Legion Post 204 Vice Commander Robert Gatzke, SSC VA School Certifying Officer Stacey Foster, Post 204 Commander Carl Odom and Post 204 member Harris Thacker pose for a photo at the event. The American Legion donated 5,000 American flags that were planted across campus in recognition of the event and the Veteran’s Day holiday.

SSC Military and Veteran Resource Fair Draws Crowd

November 10, 2025November 11, 2025Josh Hutton

In this photo, Veterans are shown gathering information from different booths set up at the Seminole State College third annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair.

Seminole State College hosted its third annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Nov. 6 at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on campus. The event drew dozens of veterans and active service members seeking essential support and resources.

In this photo, Seminole State College President's Leadership Class students listen to a presentation from Allegiant Land Services' "land man" and Development Director Destinee Weeks.

SSC Leadership Class Explores OK’s Wind Energy

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025Josh Hutton

Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class students traveled to Seiling, OK, on Oct. 23 to learn about renewable energy and tour an operating wind farm. The trip provided students with exposure to Oklahoma’s growing wind energy sector as well as other energy sources in the state. During the visit, students heard from Allegiant Land Services’ “land man” and Development Director Destinee Weeks, who explained the process of securing land rights and negotiating agreements with property owners for wind energy development. The presentation highlighted the business and legal aspects of renewable energy projects and their impact on rural communities. The PLC students also went on site to a wind farm to hear from a wind turbine technician. Several students had the opportunity to tour an operating wind turbine

SSC Welcomes High Schoolers for Campus Visit Day

November 6, 2025Josh Hutton

Seminole State College welcomed around 150 students for High School Visit Day on Nov. 5, with attendees from Agra, Butner, Harrah, Holdenville, Konawa, Macomb, McLoud, Paden, Prague, Sasakwa, Shawnee, Strother, Tecumseh, Varnum, Wanette and Wetumka.

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