Caleb Philips, a senior at The Academy of Seminole, stands beside the newly reconstructed bridge alongside the north pond on Seminole State College’s campus. Philips completed the bridge reconstruction as his Eagle Scout project and will graduate this spring with both his high school diploma and an associate degree from SSC. He has been accepted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he plans to study nuclear engineering.
Seminole State College has announced a new scholarship initiative that will allow eligible concurrent students in the college’s five-county service area to attend SSC at no cost for fees and books, beginning in fall 2026.
The announcement was made by SSC President Lana Reynolds during the SSC Educational Foundation’s Spring Recognition Banquet on April 30.
Through the initiative, eligible high school juniors and seniors attending high school in Seminole, Pottawatomie, Hughes, Okfuskee and Lincoln counties — as well as homeschooled students who reside in one of those five counties — will automatically receive a scholarship covering the cost of fees and books after they qualify for the state’s concurrent student tuition waiver.
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A League of Their Own player Hannah Choate skips to first base on Monday, April 27, at the Avedis Foundation Adaptive Field inside the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex. She is cheered on by SSC Student Support Services Advisor Sarah Ledford, left, and Trojan soccer player Bella Mattingly, right. The co-ed softball league provides individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. This season, 54 players are participating.
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Seminole State College will host two enrollment events this weekend for prospective students and their families.
Enrollment Extravaganza will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 1, in the Walkingstick Building on the SSC campus. The event will include scholarship opportunities, Kona Ice snow cones, a food truck, a popcorn bar and a scavenger hunt.
Walk-ins are welcome, and attendees may register in advance at sscok.edu.
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Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their dedication and service during the Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on April 9. Director of Physical Plant Clint Robertson was honored as Staff Member of the Month, and Language Arts and Humanities Division Chair Kelli McBride was named Faculty 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. Individuals are nominated from across campus and selected by college administrators.
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SSC Head Baseball Coach Mack Chambers and members of the Seminole State College baseball team present Denim Harris’ parents, Toy Harper and David Harris, with a framed No. 4 jersey during a jersey retirement ceremony April 4 at Lloyd Simmons Field in the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex. Harris, an outfielder on the SSC baseball team and a 2025 graduate of Mansfield Timberview High School in Texas, passed away following a car accident on Oct. 16, 2025, at age 18. In tribute, Harris’ teammates wore No. 4 jerseys with his name on the back for one final game.
Seminole State College has been designated a 2026-2027 Military Friendly School by Viqtory, earning Silver Status for its commitment to supporting military-affiliated students. The College was also recognized as a Military Spouse Friendly School for 2026-2027.
The Military Friendly designation honors colleges that meet high standards in student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment and support services tailored to veterans, active-duty servicemembers and their families. SSC’s Silver Status places it among institutions nationwide recognized for outstanding service to military students.
“Seminole State College is proud to serve those who have served our country, as well as the spouses and families who support them,” SSC President Lana Reynolds said. “These recognitions reflect our commitment to creating a welcoming campus and helping active service members and veterans reach their academic and career goals.”
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Seminole State College will retire the jersey of Trojan baseball player Denim Harris during a ceremony on Saturday, April 4, at 12:30 p.m. at Lloyd Simmons Field, located in the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex.
Harris, an outfielder on the SSC baseball team and a 2025 graduate of Mansfield Timberview High School in Texas, died in a car accident on Oct. 16, 2025. He was 18.
The College will retire Harris’ No. 6 jersey prior to the Trojans’ home game that day. Friends, family, alumni and community members are invited to attend.
Harris joined the Trojan baseball program in 2025 and was remembered by teammates, coaches and loved ones for his passion for the game, competitive spirit and the impact he made on those around him.
“Retiring Denim’s jersey is a meaningful way to honor his place in our program and the mark he left on our team,” SSC Head Baseball Coach Mack Chambers said. “We want his family, friends and everyone who knew him to see how deeply he will always be remembered here.”
Seminole State College’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, or GEAR UP, hosted an Oklahoma’s Promise Family Event on March 7 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on campus.
The event gave students and parents an opportunity to learn more about Oklahoma’s Promise, enroll in the scholarship program and receive additional information about SSC’s GEAR UP services.
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From March 2-6, Seminole State College employees and students shared their love of reading with students at Wilson Elementary School in Seminole during Read Across America Week. The nationwide initiative encourages children to explore literature, fostering empathy and a broader understanding of the world. Pictured: President Lana Reynolds and SSC sophomore Hannah Upchurch of Seminole read If I Ran the Zoo by Dr. Seuss on March 5.
SSC freshmen and members of the men’s basketball team Kanaan Guerrero of Cushing and Jaden Johnson of Tulsa read Hey Grandude by Paul McCartney to Wilson Elementary students on March 3.