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In this photo, Seminole City Manager Steve Saxon discusses a proposed Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant partnership with Seminole State College Board of Regents during the Board’s Dec. 18 meeting.

SSC Board of Regents Approves Grant Partnership

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The Seminole State College Board of Regents met Thursday, Dec. 18, to conduct regular business, review financial items and consider a community partnership aimed at improving pedestrian access in the area.

During communications to the Board, Vice President for Finance, Grants and Enrollment presented the financial report.

In the President’s Report, SSC President Lana Reynolds provided updates on personnel and enrollment and shared information related to MacKenzie’s Scott’s recent $17 million gift to the College, along with campus activities, upcoming events and 2026 Board of Regents meeting dates.

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In this photo, an ariel view of the Seminole State College campus is shown with snow covering the grounds.

Fall Honor Roll Recognizes SSC Students

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Seminole State College has released the names of honor roll students for the 2025 fall semester. Three separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievements.

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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In this photo, SSC Professor of History Marta Osby (left) presents Melissa Overfield, Chief of Voluntary Services, with holiday cards for veterans at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center.

SSC Spreads Holiday Cheer to Veterans

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Beginning on Veterans Day, students, faculty, staff and administrators at Seminole State College launched the 2025 Veteran Appreciation Holiday Cheer Project, an annual initiative to share gratitude with veterans across Oklahoma.

From Nov. 11 through Dec. 2, members of the campus community signed holiday cards with messages of thanks, encouragement and cheer.

A total of 250 cards were delivered to the VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City and distributed to inpatients receiving care. Melissa Overfield, Chief of Voluntary Services, also distributed cards to VA satellite clinics statewide so veterans outside the metro area would feel remembered during the holidays. She thanked everyone involved for helping bring a moment of joy to hundreds of Oklahoma veterans.

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SSC Celebrates Tina Savage at Retirement Reception

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In this photo, Tina Savage (center) speaks to guests during her retirement reception Dec. 12 in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union at Seminole State College.

Tina Savage (center) speaks to guests during her retirement reception Dec. 12 in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union at Seminole State College. Savage joined SSC in 2000 and as the Talent Search-West Advisor spent years guiding Pottawatomie County high school students toward postsecondary education. She holds an Associate of Science from Seminole State College, a Bachelor of Science from Northeastern State University, and a Master of Science from East Central University. She and her husband, Kevin, reside in Maud.

SSC Nursing Program Honors Graduates at Pinning Ceremony

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In this photo, Seminole State College nursing students expected to meet degree requirements this semester, hold candles in front of a crowd during their Dec. 12 pinning ceremony.

Seminole State College held a pinning ceremony at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on Dec. 12 for 14 nursing students expected to meet degree requirements this semester. The pinning ceremony also included candle lighting, signifying the transition from student to one of service.

In this photo, Nursing graduates and nursing faculty and staff pose for a group photo. Pictured (back row, from left): Nursing Program Office Manager Julie Mathews, Nursing Program Advisor Carmen Hutchins, Assistant Professor of Nursing Butch Cantrell, Assistant Professor of Nursing Jessica Shelburne, Assistant Professor of Nursing Christine Clay; (middle row) Casandra Stapp, Lynaea McGee, Triston May, Jessica Bednarek, Danielle Coleman, Brynlee Hughey, Katelyn Compton, Ashley Bowling; (front row) Carley Lowery, Candy Doan, Callie Haney, Elizabeth Johnson, Reice Morgan and Leah Ehler-Wright.

Nursing graduates and nursing faculty and staff pictured (back row, from left): Nursing Program Office Manager Julie Mathews, Nursing Program Advisor Carmen Hutchins, Assistant Professor of Nursing Butch Cantrell, Assistant Professor of Nursing Jessica Shelburne, Assistant Professor of Nursing Christine Clay; (middle row) Casandra Stapp, Lynaea McGee, Triston May, Jessica Bednarek, Danielle Coleman, Brynlee Hughey, Katelyn Compton, Ashley Bowling; (front row) Carley Lowery, Candy Doan, Callie Haney, Elizabeth Johnson, Reice Morgan and Leah Ehler-Wright.

Pictured, from left, are Bill Knowles, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at SSC; Lana Reynolds, SSC President; Melanie Rinehart, Vice President of Finance, Grants and Enrollment at SSC; Dr. Jenna Geohagan of The Clinic; Anne Nicole Flinn, Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations at The Clinic; Charlie Vest, Executive Vice President of Finance and Operation at The Clinic; and LaDawna Fry, Executive Director of Patient Experience at The Clinic.

The Clinic, Seminole State College partner on student health

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The Clinic has partnered with Seminole State College to provide comprehensive health care for its students.

Beginning with the Spring 2026 semester, SSC students may visit The Clinic at 2249 Boren Boulevard, which is located under the same roof as The Pharmacy and only blocks away from the campus. There are approximately 1,500 students enrolled at the school.

“We are grateful for this new partnership with The Clinic and what it will mean for our campus community,” said SSC President Lana Reynolds. “By making affordable preventive and primary care easier to access, we are removing barriers and investing in the overall success of our students and the faculty and staff who serve them.”

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SSC Provides Christmas Gifts to Local Children

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Posing for a group photo with gifts gathered for 25 children in need through the Salvation Army and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, are (left to right): Language Arts and Social Sciences Office Manager Twila Kappele, Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant Tina Morris, Student Affairs Administrative Assistant Toni Wittmann, and Lead Custodian Christie McKee.

Seminole State College employees and students recently participated in the Angel Tree program, providing gifts to 25 children in need through the Salvation Army and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. The SSC community purchased clothing and toys, carrying on a tradition of giving the college began in 1997. Pictured (left to right): Language Arts and Social Sciences Office Manager Twila Kappele, Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant Tina Morris, Student Affairs Administrative Assistant Toni Wittmann, and Lead Custodian Christie McKee.

SSC Participates in Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Briefing

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Pictured with Chancellor Burrage (center) in a group photo are PLC students (left to right): Gavin Williams of Jones; Haddie Lindley of Horntown, Abigail Tovar of Wilburton and Alivia Wapskineh of McLoud.

Four members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class were among a delegation of 20 community supporters of Seminole State College who attended the Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Briefing hosted by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The event was held December 11 at Pete’s Place in Krebs. In addition to hearing from legislators and presidents of colleges in the southeast quadrant of the State, Chancellor of Higher Education Sean Burrage spoke at the event. Pictured with Chancellor Burrage (center) are PLC students (left to right): Gavin Williams of Jones; Haddie Lindley of Horntown, Abigail Tovar of Wilburton and Alivia Wapskineh of McLoud.

In this photo, Recruitment Specialist and the Staff Member of the Month Maddy Potter (right) and Faculty Member of the Month, Assistant Professor of Life Science Leigh Ann Wilson (left) pose for a photo.

Chamber of Commerce Honors Two SSC Employees

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Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their dedication and service during the Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Dec. 11. Assistant Professor of Life Science Leigh Ann Wilson was honored as Faculty Member of the Month, and Recruitment Specialist Maddy Potter was named Staff Member of the Month.

The Seminole Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, along with the Lions Club and Kontoor Brands/Wrangler, recognizes SSC employees several times during Forum each year. Honorees are nominated from across campus and selected by College administrators.

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