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SSC GEAR UP Hosts Summer Camps for Area Students

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In this photo, participants in Seminole State College’s GEAR UP summer camp pose for a group photo outside the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. More than 160 students from 12 area schools attended the two-week event, which included campus tours, STEM lessons, recreational activities and college-readiness workshops.
Participants in Seminole State College’s GEAR UP summer camp pose for a group photo outside the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. More than 160 students from 12 area schools attended the two-week event, which included campus tours, STEM lessons, recreational activities and college-readiness workshops.

Seminole State College’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) welcomed more than 160 students from 12 partner schools to campus this summer for two weeks of educational camps. The events were designed to provide sixth and seventh grade students with a glimpse into college life while building STEM skills and promoting academic success.

Students from Asher, Maud, Wewoka, Seminole, Varnum, Strother, Konawa, Okemah, Tecumseh, Wetumka, Holdenville and Moss participated in the camps, which offered a mix of campus tours, hands-on lessons and recreational activities.

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SSC Names Students to Summer Honor Roll

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In this photo, an arial view of students, family members, faculty and staff is shown on the SSC campus after graduation.
SSC named 179 students to its Summer Honor Rolls. Students achieved a 3.5 GPA or above and were enrolled in at least six credit hours.

Seminole State College has released the names of honor roll students for the 2025 summer term. A total of 179 students were recognized for their academic achievements.

The Summer Honor Roll is comprised of students who successfully completed six or more credit hours in the summer term and maintained a 3.5 grade-point-average or above.

Students named to the Summer Honor Roll include (listed by hometown):

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SSC Upward Bound Students Experience Summer of Learning and Exploration

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SSC Upward Bound students pose for a photo inside the Dallas Cowboys locker room at AT&T Stadium during their “Big Trip” to Dallas. The group toured the stadium as part of a week filled with college visits and cultural experiences.
SSC Upward Bound students pose for a photo inside the Dallas Cowboys locker room at AT&T Stadium during their “Big Trip” to Dallas. The group toured the stadium as part of a week filled with college visits and cultural experiences.

Seminole State College’s Upward Bound federal grant program hosted a series of summer camps and trips for nearly 160 area high school students, offering academic enrichment, college readiness and cultural experiences.

Approximately 125 students who recently completed their 9th through 11th grade years participated in a residential camp on the SSC campus from May 27 to June 26. These students attend 20 partnering high schools, including Bowlegs, Butner, Earlsboro, Holdenville, Graham-Dustin, Macomb, Maud, New Lima, Okemah, Paden, Seminole, Shawnee, Strother, Stroud, Tecumseh, Varnum, Weleetka, Wetumka and Wewoka.

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Healthcare Leader and SSC Alumna Visits New Nursing Simulation Lab

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In this photo, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee President Angi Mohr (left) and Seminole State College Nursing and Health Sciences Program Director Dr. Misty Gray (right) explore the new federally-funded simulation lab at the college.

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee President Angi Mohr (left) and Seminole State College Nursing and Health Sciences Program Director Dr. Misty Gray (right) explore the new federally-funded simulation lab at the college. Mohr, who is a graduate of the SSC Nursing Program, a member of the SSC Alumni Hall of Fame, and a Trustee of the SSC Educational Foundation, met July 16 with Gray and SSC President Lana Reynolds to discuss possible partnerships between the hospital and the college. SSM Health provides clinical experiences for SSC nursing students and is a major employer of the program’s graduates.

Young Learners Dive into Robots, Recipes and Gardening at SSC

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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.

In this photo, SSC Professor of Mathematics Jarrod Tollett speaks with students during the STEM – Aquatic Robots class.

SSC Professor of Mathematics Jarrod Tollett speaks with students during the STEM – Aquatic Robots class.

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Educational Coalition Welcomes New Member

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Dr. Jason James (far right), recently named superintendent of Shawnee Public Schools, joins (left to right) Gordon Cooper Technology Center Superintendent Julie McCormick, Oklahoma Baptist University President Dr. Heath Thomas and SSC President Lana Reynolds for a group photo.

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.

SSC Announces Kids on Campus Summer Camps

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In this photo, an instructor helps point out wildlife during one the courses at a previous SSC Kids on Campus event.
Seminole State College’s annual Kids on Campus summer camp returns with two sessions this year—June 16-19 and July 7-10, offering half-day and full-day programs for children ages 5 to 14.

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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Spring Honor Roll Recognizes SSC Students

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Seminole State College has released the names of the students who were named to the President’s, Vice President’s and Part-Time Students’ Honor Rolls for the Spring 2025 semester

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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SSC Community Course Highlights the Art of Natural Self Care

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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.

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.

SSC Announces Expected Graduates

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In this photo, a large crowd of graduating students, faculty, staff, family members and more, look on as Oklahoma Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert delivers the commencement address.
Oklahoma Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert delivers the commencement address as Seminole State College’s Class of 2025 looks on in front of a capacity crowd at the Raymond Harber Field House on May 9.

Seminole State College students completing degree requirements at the end of the 2025 spring and summer semesters, along with 2024 fall graduates, participated in the College’s annual commencement exercises on Friday, May 9.

The graduation ceremony was held at 10 a.m. inside the Raymond Harber Field House on campus. Oklahoma Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert served as the featured guest speaker.

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