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.
Summer classes at Seminole State College begin Monday, May 19. Enrollment remains open for the first session through May 22. A second session starts June 2, with enrollment open through June 5.
Summer courses begin Monday, May 19, at Seminole State College. The enrollment period for the first slate of summer courses remains open through May 22. The second slate of summer courses begins June 2 with enrollment through June 5. Course offerings and application information can be found on the College’s website, sscok.edu.
Seminole State College honored graduates at its 92nd Commencement Ceremony on May 9 in the Raymond Harber Field House. The capacity crowd cheered on students as they received their diplomas.
Seven Seminole State College sophomores in the President’s Leadership Class (PLC) were recognized for completing their two-year commitment to the scholarship program during a luncheon on May 5 with (pictured, standing) SSC President Lana Reynolds and Director of Community Relations and PLC sponsor Kim Pringle. The PLC program offers students opportunities to develop leadership skills through both academic and extracurricular experiences. Members of the program volunteer within the community and assist with numerous campus events throughout the academic year. Students completing the program (pictured, seated, left to right) are: Ricky McCullough, Del City; Daphne Lamoureux, Seminole; Cooper Hamilton, Tahlequah; Amberlynn Mathews, Seminole; Logan Hill, Piedmont; Clayton Moore, Norman; and Cole Girard, Piedmont.
Pictured (left to right): Nicholas Johnson of Tecumseh, Lenny Davidson of Meeker, Cody Hisaw of Shawnee and Mackenzie Harris of Shawnee were inducted into the Seminole State College Psi Beta Honor Society for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Four Seminole State College students were inducted into the Psi Beta National Honor Society in Psychology for the 2024-2025 academic year during a special ceremony held Thursday, May 1.
The new inductees include Mackenzie Harris and Cody Hisaw of Shawnee, Nicholas Johnson of Tecumseh and Lenny Davidson of Meeker. Each student received a certificate of membership, an honor stole to wear at commencement, and SSC memorabilia to mark the occasion.
Seminole State College will hold its 92nd Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. in the Raymond Harber Field House on campus. The event will recognize students completing coursework requirements for their degree programs.
Oklahoma Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert will serve as this year’s keynote speaker. Hilbert represents House District 29, which includes parts of Creek and Tulsa counties. At age 30, he is the youngest Speaker in Oklahoma history and only the second Republican Speaker under 31 nationwide since 1873.
Seminole State College members of the Student Government Association and staff participated in the 2025 Student Government Association Student Leadership Retreat on April 12 at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha. The event featured sessions on leadership, résumé building and managing school social media accounts. Pictured (left to right): SSC SGA Advisor and Recruitment Specialist Maddy Potter, SGA Freshman Senator Aubree Wilkins of Earlsboro, SGA President Adisen Williamson of Oklahoma City, SGA Secretary Zoe Davis of Shawnee and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles.
Seminole State College students, employees and community supporters joined colleges and universities across the state at Higher Education Day at the State Capitol on April 15.
Seminole State College students, employees and community supporters traveled to the Oklahoma State Capitol on April 15 to participate in the annual Higher Education and Oklahoma’s Promise Day. Sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the day underscores the value of public higher education and celebrates legislative support of key initiatives like the Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship.
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Sean Burrage toured Seminole State College’s campus on April 10. During his visit, he spoke to high school students participating in the FFA Interscholastic Meet, attended a reception with SSC employees, toured the BCM Sports Complex and met with representatives from the College’s Board of Regents and the SSC Educational Foundation. (Pictured) Burrage spoke with SSC students during a classroom visit.
Academic Advisor Cindy Nolen helps a student enroll at SSC in the Walkingstick Student Services Center.
Enrollment is now open for summer and fall courses at Seminole State College. Prospective and returning students can explore class offerings and access application details by visiting the College’s website at sscok.edu.
SSC offers a wide variety of associate degrees including transfer degree programs in areas such as agriculture, biology, business, computer science, criminal justice, child development, elementary and secondary education, psychology and liberal studies. Students may also pursue enter-the-workforce degrees in business operations, engineering technology, medical laboratory technology, nursing and physical therapist assistant. Many of these programs are available 100 percent online, allowing for added flexibility for students balancing education with work and family life.