Pitts Family Helps Bring New Video Sign to SSC Campus

May 21, 2026Josh Hutton

In this photo, Former Seminole State College Regent Ryan Pitts and his wife Hillary stand beside the College’s new 9-foot by 10-foot, 3-inch LED video sign on campus.

Former Seminole State College Regent Ryan Pitts and his wife Hillary stand beside the College’s new 9-foot by 10-foot, 3-inch LED video sign on campus. The sign, an electronic messaging center with full video capabilities, will be utilized to announce upcoming events and inform the community about campus news. The construction of the sign was made possible in part by the lead financial gift provided by the Pitts family. Pitts, who served on the SSC Board of Regents from 2020 to 2025, now serves as special judge for Hughes and Seminole counties.

SSC Announces Kids on Campus Summer Camps

May 21, 2026May 28, 2026Josh Hutton

In this photo, SSC faculty and staff members are shown helping children plant succulents during the 2025 Kids on Campus Sumer Camp. — _{Seminole State College will host three summer camp opportunities for children in June, including Kids on Campus, STEM Camp and Esports Camp. Camps will include activities in art, fitness, agriculture, architecture, robotics and esports career exploration.}

Seminole State College will host three summer camp opportunities for children in June: Kids on Campus, STEM Camp and Esports Camp.

Kids on Campus will be held June 1-4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The four-day camp is open to incoming first through eighth graders. The cost is $200, and lunch is included.

Camp options for incoming first through third graders include Mini Makers Art Lab, Wild Child Fitness Camp, Jr. NextGen Agriculture and Jr. Brickitects. Camp options for incoming fourth through eighth graders include The Art Lab, The Fitness Lab, NextGen Agriculture and Brickitects: LEGO City Lab.

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SSC to Host Road to Nationals Send-off for Baseball and Softball Teams

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026admin

The SSC softball team poses for a photo with the NJCAA DI South Central District Trophy.

The SSC baseball team celebrates after winning the NJCAA DI South Central District Championship. — The SSC softball team poses for a photo with the NJCAA DI South Central District Trophy.

The Seminole State College Trojan softball team won the NJCAA South Central District title last weekend and earned a trip to the JUCO World Series national tournament. The Trojans defeated NEO in the championship game 3-2 at the CPN FireLake Ball Fields in Shawnee on Saturday. The national tournament will begin on May 25, 2026, in Oxford, Alabama. There will be a “Road to the Nationals” celebration Wednesday morning, May 20 at 8:30 a.m. in the Haney Center at Seminole State College to honor both the softball team and the baseball team which also qualified for their national tournament last week. The baseball team will be leaving for Grand Junction, Colorado Wednesday morning. Campus and community supporters are invited to the celebration which will include a short program and an opportunity to congratulate the coaches and teams.

Academy Senior’s Eagle Scout Project Enhances SSC Campus

May 12, 2026May 13, 2026Josh Hutton

In this photo, 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.

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.

In this photo, three local area high school students pose for a picture during the Seminole State College 2026 Interscholastic Meet.

SSC Announces Free Concurrent College for Students in Five-County Service Area

May 7, 2026Josh Hutton

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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In this photo, A League of Their Own player Lincoln Holleman waves his cowboy hat after rounding second base on Monday, April 27. His partner for the evening was SSC softball player Juliana Linares.

SSC Student-Athletes Volunteer with A League of Their Own

April 29, 2026Josh Hutton

In this photo, 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.

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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SSC to Host Two Enrollment Events This Weekend

April 27, 2026Josh Hutton

In this photo, Pictured, from left: Academic Advisor Davis Kappele, Student Support Services Advisor Megan Goff, Talent Search Advisor Leslie Havlicek, Financial Aid Specialist Alicia Ryan, Recruitment Specialist Maddy Potter and Financial Aid Specialist Lauryn Flewallen pose for a group photo. — _{Seminole State College employees promote the upcoming Enrollment Extravaganza, set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 1, in the Walkingstick Building on the SSC campus. The event will feature enrollment assistance, scholarship opportunities, Kona Ice snow cones, a food truck, a popcorn bar and a scavenger hunt. Pictured, from left: Academic Advisor Davis Kappele, Student Support Services Advisor Megan Goff, Talent Search Advisor Leslie Havlicek, Financial Aid Specialist Alicia Ryan, Recruitment Specialist Maddy Potter and Financial Aid Specialist Lauryn Flewallen.}

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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Chamber of Commerce Honors Two SSC Employees

April 10, 2026Josh Hutton

In this photo, Kelli McBride, Seminole State College Language Arts and Humanities Division Chair (left), and Clint Robertson, SSC Director of Physical Plant (right), pose for a photo holding their awards during the Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum. — _{Kelli McBride, Seminole State College Language Arts and Humanities Division Chair (left), and Clint Robertson, SSC Director of Physical Plant (right), were recognized during the Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on April 9 as Faculty Member of the Month and Staff Member of the Month, respectively.}

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 Honors Denim Harris with Jersey Retirement

April 6, 2026Josh Hutton

In this photo, 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.

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.

In this photo, Seminole State College students plant flags on campus ahead of SSC’s third annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair in November 2025.

SSC Earns Military Friendly School Designation

April 1, 2026Josh Hutton

Pictured is SSC VA School Certifying Officer Stacey Foster. — *_{SSC VA School Certifying Officer Stacey Foster}*

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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