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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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.
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
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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Seminole State College will host its third annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Utterback Ballroom inside the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The event is free and open to the public.
Dozens of local and regional organizations that serve active-duty service members, veterans and their families will be available. Attendees can connect with providers offering health and disability claims assistance, job placement and training opportunities, education benefits guidance, mental health counseling, veteran agriculture programs, and referrals for VA-approved medical devices.
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The Seminole State College women’s soccer team captured the NJCAA Central Plains District title at the Advance Soccer Complex in Enid, earning a berth in the NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer National Championship tournament.
SSC opened the district tournament with an 11-0 victory over Murray State College on Thursday, Oct. 30, and clinched the championship with a 4-0 win against Rose State College on Saturday, Nov. 1.
SSC advances to the national championship, set for Nov. 16-22 at the Advance Soccer Complex in Enid.
Head coach Dan Hill has now guided SSC to its seventh consecutive national tournament appearance.
The Trojans enter nationals with a 15-1-2 record. SSC has been prolific in front of goal, scoring 78 total goals (4.88 per match), allowing just 0.78 goals per match, and riding a 12-match winning streak into the postseason.
Bracket and match details will be announced by the NJCAA ahead of the tournament. For updates, visit sscathletics.com.