Local Students Honored at Statewide Awards Ceremony

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026Josh Hutton

In this photo, posing for a group picture from left to tight are OACC Executive Director Dr. Cheryl Evans, SSC President Lana Reynolds, William Heard of Konawa, Laura Suthers of Earlsboro, Gracie Gates of Seminole, Kaitlyn Smith of Shawnee and Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Sean Burrage. — _{Three local high school students and two Seminole State College students were honored by SSC at the All-Oklahoma Academic Team and OACC Presidents’ Tuition Waiver Awards Ceremony at the State Capitol on April 7. Pictured (left to right): OACC Executive Director Dr. Cheryl Evans, SSC President Lana Reynolds, William Heard of Konawa, Laura Suthers of Earlsboro, Gracie Gates of Seminole, Kaitlyn Smith of Shawnee and Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Sean Burrage. (Not in attendance but also honored at the event was Stevie Hogue of Seminole.)}

Three area high school seniors and two Seminole State College students were recognized by SSC at the All-Oklahoma Academic Team and Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Presidents’ Tuition Waiver Awards Ceremony on April 9 at the Oklahoma State Capitol in the Oklahoma House of Representatives Chamber.

This year, SSC honored Gracie Gates of Butner Public Schools, Stevie Hogue of Strother High School and Kaitlyn Smith of Luther High School with the OACC President’s Tuition Waiver for their academic achievements and community involvement.

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SSC Nursing Students Puts Skills to the Test in Rural Hospital Drill

March 27, 2026Josh Hutton

In this photo, several Seminole State College nursing students are shown in action as they participate in a simulation training event.

Seminole State College nursing students participated in a simulation training event on March 25, working through a rural hospital scenario in which patients overwhelmed the facility and staff had to make rapid decisions with limited personnel and resources. The exercise included emergency room triage and patient transfers to medical-surgical, intensive care unit, obstetrics/pediatrics, helicopter transport or discharge home, challenging students to quickly assess each patient’s condition and determine the highest priority for care.

In this photo, Assistant Professor of Nursing Butch Cantrell, assists several Seminole State College nursing students during a simulation training event on March 25.

SSC seniors in the Leadership class managed the rural hospital drill organized by Assistant Professor of Nursing Butch Cantrell, giving students a culminating opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout the program. The exercise challenged participants to draw on classroom learning and use critical thinking in real time, helping prepare them for the demands of their future nursing careers.

SSC Physical Therapist Assistant Program Helps Students Stretch and Learn

March 26, 2026Josh Hutton

In this photo, pictured, from left, Director of Clinical Instruction Dr. Alexus Thomas and PTA student Paitlyn Edmondson of Shawnee guide SSC student Caleb Hines of Edmond through a series of stretches.

Seminole State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program hosted “Get Stretched” on March 25, giving students an opportunity to learn about physical therapy techniques and guided stretching from PTA students and faculty. Pictured, from left, Director of Clinical Instruction Dr. Alexus Thomas and PTA student Paitlyn Edmondson of Shawnee guide SSC student Caleb Hines of Edmond through a series of stretches. SSC’s PTA program is housed at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center campus in Shawnee.

In this photo, SSC PTA students Diana Baiz, left, and Lacy Howell, right, both of Shawnee, sell walking tacos during a campus fundraiser on March 25.

SSC PTA students Diana Baiz, left, and Lacy Howell, right, both of Shawnee, sell walking tacos during a campus fundraiser on March 25. The PTA program is currently accepting applications for new students. Graduates of the program have achieved a 100% job placement rate for the past six years, and the average salary for physical therapist assistants is $62,150, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In this photo, Strother Middle School students Aubree Fleming (left) and Cara Fleming (right) play a card game with GEAR UP Educational Coordinator Jackie Bush (center) during the event.

SSC GEAR UP Program Hosts Oklahoma’s Promise Event

March 9, 2026Josh Hutton

In this photo, SSC GEAR UP Educational Coordinators (from left) Leah Martin, Zoe Blue and Kate Sprague greet attendees at the Oklahoma’s Promise Family Event on March 7. — *_{SSC GEAR UP Educational Coordinators (from left) Leah Martin, Zoe Blue and Kate Sprague greet attendees at the Oklahoma’s Promise Family Event on March 7.}*

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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SSC Staff Attend Summit for Dual Credit Programs

February 20, 2026Josh Hutton

In this photo, Seminole State College Concurrent Academic Advisor Cindy Nolen, Director of Enrollment Management Edith Cathey and Dean of Instruction Jessica Isaacs pose for a photo while attending the Summit for Dual Credit Programs.

Seminole State College Concurrent Academic Advisor Cindy Nolen, Director of Enrollment Management Edith Cathey and Dean of Instruction Jessica Isaacs attended the Summit for Dual Credit Programs Feb. 15-17 at the South Padre Island Convention Center in South Padre Island, Texas. Hosted by South Texas College and the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, the conference brought together K-12 and higher education leaders nationwide to share strategies and best practices to strengthen dual credit and concurrent enrollment programs, support student success and ensure college-level rigor in courses offered to high school students.

SSC to Host Presidents’ Day Program

February 10, 2026Josh Hutton

**_{Social Sciences Division Chair Jeffrey Christiansen will deliver a special presentation on George Washington on Feb. 13 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center Lecture Hall.}**

Seminole State College will host a Presidents’ Day presentation, “George Washington: The Indispensable Man,” on Friday, Feb. 13. Social Sciences Division Chair Jeffrey Christiansen will lead the program at 10 a.m. in the Haney Lecture Hall.

“This program will examine the unique and unrivaled importance of George Washington to the success of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States as a constitutional republic,” Christiansen said.

The presentation will cover Washington’s command of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War to his support of the new federal constitution and eight years of service as the nation’s first president.

The event is free and open to the public.

SSC to Offer Microsoft for Work Professionals Course

January 9, 2026Josh Hutton

Seminole State College is enrolling students in Microsoft for Work Professionals, a short-term, college-credit micro-credential course designed to help participants develop practical Microsoft Office and workplace technology skills.

The class begins Jan. 14 and meets once a week for eight weeks from 1 to 2:40 p.m. Students may enroll through Jan. 16.

The course will be taught by Dan Hill, a business and education instructor who has worked at Seminole State College for nine years. He also serves as the college’s women’s soccer coach. Hill has led the women’s soccer program to the national tournament for seven consecutive years and has been named NJCAA Region II Coach of the Year for women’s soccer every year from 2018 to 2025.

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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

December 18, 2025Josh Hutton

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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SSC Nursing Program Honors Graduates at Pinning Ceremony

December 16, 2025Josh Hutton

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.

This is a group photo, pictured from left, Seminole State College Assistant Professor of Business and Entrepreneurs Club sponsor Brad Schatzel, Kara Doan of Frisco, Texas; Savannah Averitt of Seminole; Ava Freeze of Prague; Jentrie Gibson of Chandler; and Katie Simpson of Columbus, Kansas, gather at East Central University’s Stonecipher School of Business in Ada following the Tiger Tank and Tiger Trak business competitions Nov. 12.

SSC Business Students Win at ECU Competition

December 2, 2025Josh Hutton

Five business students from Seminole State College traveled to the Stonecipher School of Business at East Central University in Ada on Nov. 12 to compete in a series of business-focused events. The team returned with a collection of awards and cash prizes ranging from $25 to $250.

The day began with the Tiger Tank business pitch competition, modeled after the television show “Shark Tank.” Three SSC students presented their entrepreneurial ideas to a panel of judges. Katie Simpson of Columbus, Kansas, earned second runner-up for her pitch, Next Level Athletics, a sports training complex aimed at developing young athletes. Savannah Averitt of Seminole and Ava Freeze of Prague took first place in the underclassmen division with their concept, Savalon, a full-service family salon with a welcoming, community-centered focus.

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