Seminole State College Librarian Ashley Bagwell (left) and SSC sophomore Addison Pringle (center) lead young campers during the Mini Makers Art Lab on June 17. The activity was part of the first week of Kids on Campus, held June 16-19 at SSC.
SSC Professor of Mathematics Jarrod Tollett speaks with students during the STEM – Aquatic Robots class.
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Danielle Boyer, citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of the Chippewa, speaks at the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium on June 16. Her presentation, titled “Opportunities Through STEM,” highlighted her work in youth robotics and efforts to preserve Indigenous languages. The event was hosted by the Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions federal grant program. The program is 100 percent federally funded in the amount of $450,000 annually.
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The Shawnee Educational Coalition welcomed a new member during a luncheon hosted by Seminole State College at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on June 16. Dr. Jason James (far right), recently named superintendent of Shawnee Public Schools, joined (left to right) Gordon Cooper Technology Center Superintendent Julie McCormick, Oklahoma Baptist University President Dr. Heath Thomas and SSC President Lana Reynolds. The group has met monthly for more than a year to strengthen workforce development, create educational pathways for area residents and foster networking and partnership opportunities.
Seminole State College Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles (left) presents Athletic Director Leslie Sewell (right) with a plaque recognizing her completion of the Advanced Leadership Track of the 2024-2025 Council on Student Affairs Leadership Academy. The six-month program is designed for student affairs professionals with at least five years of experience, focusing on advanced leadership concepts, strategic decision-making and organizational innovation in higher education. Sewell participated in case studies, peer discussions and expert-led workshops aimed at refining leadership skills and fostering institutional success.
At their meeting on June 9, the Seminole State College Board of Regents approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
President Lana Reynolds began the meeting with an update on campus activities and personnel additions. New hires include former District Attorney for District 22 Paul Smith, who will serve as Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice; Dr. Brenda Prochaska, also joining the Criminal Justice program as Assistant Professor; Alexus Thomas, named Director of Clinical Instruction for the Physical Therapist Assistant program; and Butch Cantrell, hired as Assistant Professor of Nursing.
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Seminole State College will launch a new esports program in Fall 2025, combining competitive gaming with academic coursework designed to support career pathways in esports and digital media.
Scholarship opportunities will be available to students who join the Esports team. These scholarships aim to support students dedicated to both academic achievement and the evolving field of competitive gaming.
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Seminole State College will host its annual Kids on Campus summer camp across two sessions: June 16-19 and July 7-10. Camps will run daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering half-day or full-day options for children ages 5 to 14.
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Seminole State College has released the names of honor roll students for the 2025 spring semester. Three separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievements. This semester 424 students were named to either the President’s, Vice President’s or Part-Time Student’s Honor Rolls.
The President’s Honor Roll is comprised of students who maintain a perfect 4.0 grade-point-average in at least 12 credit hours of coursework.
Students named to the Vice President’s Honor Roll must have a 3.5 grade-point-average or better and no grade below a “C”.
The Part-Time Students’ Honor Roll is for students who maintain a 3.5 grade-point-average with no grade below a “C” in at least six but less than 12 college credit hours.
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Seminole State College has been awarded a $25,000 planning grant from the Teagle Foundation through its Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative. The national program supports efforts to revitalize the liberal arts by integrating transformative texts and fostering shared learning experiences. The grant application process was spearheaded by Associate Professor of English Yasminda Choate and Professor of Mathematics Jarrod Tollet.
The funding positions SSC to apply for a multi-year implementation grant of up to $250,000 in the coming year.
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Seminole State College Business and Industry Training Coordinator Talina Lee (right) experiences a hands-on demonstration of a charcoal mud face mask, led by Natural Remedies class instructor Jacqueline Bourne (left) on May 15. The community course, “Natural Beauty: Where Nature Meets Self-Care,” explored holistic methods for enhancing hair, skin and nail health. Students also created essential oil salt scrubs during the session. Lee coordinates a range of non-credit courses for the public through the College’s Business and Industry department.