Seminole State College Web and Multimedia Coordinator Brooks Nickell, Director of Community Relations Kim Pringle and Director of Communications Josh Hutton display the six awards earned by SSC’s Public Relations team following the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association Awards Ceremony on July 20 at Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant.
Seminole State College’s Public Relations team earned six awards at the 2026 Oklahoma College Public Relations Association Annual Conference and Awards Competition, held July 19-21 at Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant.
Director of Community Relations Kim Pringle, Director of Communications Josh Hutton and Web and Multimedia Coordinator Brooks Nickell represented the College at the annual event, which brings together higher education communications and marketing professionals from across the state.
Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds has been selected for induction into the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame as a member of its 2026 class.
Reynolds, who became SSC’s fifth president in July 2017, is the first woman to lead the College. She will be recognized for her service and contributions to higher education in Oklahoma.
“I am extremely honored to be receiving this recognition,” Reynolds said. “What a privilege it is to work at a job where you are helping people change their lives through education. I appreciate the state and local Regents, my presidential colleagues, coworkers, and community supporters who are partners in these efforts.”
Reynolds has worked in Oklahoma higher education for more than 35 years, serving in several roles at SSC before becoming president. She is a past chair of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Council of Presidents and the Council of Two-Year Presidents. Reynolds currently serves as chair of the Oklahoma Academy and is a former chair of Leadership Oklahoma. She also serves on several state and national boards focused on education, health and rural communities.
Seminole State College hosted Kids on Campus from July 13-16, offering hands-on learning activities for students entering first through eighth grades. Seminole Citizen of the Year Jacqi Dill led the Art Lab, where campers explored their creativity through a variety of art projects.
SSC Head Volleyball Coach Bobbi Leitha led the Wild Child Fitness Camp, which kept students active through games, exercises and team-building activities. Campers are pictured playing kickball in the Raymond Harber Field House.
National Junior College Athletic Association Region II leadership met at Seminole State College on July 14 to discuss and review policies and procedures in preparation for the 2026-27 academic year. Pictured, from left: SSC Athletic Director and NJCAA Region II Women’s Director Leslie Sewell, NJCAA Region II Commissioner Chris Parker and University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Athletic Director and NJCAA Region II Men’s Director Jerod McCormick.
Seminole State College students Elizabeth Jackson and Jaelyn Robertson, both of Chandler, and Caden Pierce of Seminole were selected as recipients of the Professional Staff Council/Kay Edwards Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship provides $500 awards to SSC students enrolled in at least three credit hours during the summer session. Jackson and Pierce are both business majors, and Robertson is majoring in SSC’s medical laboratory technology program. The students were recognized on July 14 by Professional Staff Council members in the Walkingstick Building on campus. Pierce is not pictured. Pictured, left to right, are Financial Assistance Specialist Lauryn Flewallen, Director of NASNTI Kay Wallace, Director of Enrollment Management Edith Cathey, Jackson, Financial Aid Specialist Alicia Ryan, Robertson, Recruitment Specialist Maddie Potter, Registrar Sheila Morris and NASNTI Computer Science Specialist Alecia Bailey.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Dean of Students Dr. Wendy Yoder, past chair of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Council on Student Affairs, congratulates Seminole State College Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles on being named COSA chair for 2026-27. Knowles has served SSC for 20 years and is an SSC alumnus. Knowles will begin his term as COSA chair at the council’s July meeting.
Seminole State College employees previewed the new Esports Lab during a workshop hosted Thursday, June 4 by the Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions federal grant program. The event gave faculty and staff the opportunity to tour the lab, learn about the room’s technology and hear an overview of the esports program before the lab’s grand opening this fall
SSC NASNTI Computer Science Specialist Alecia Bailey led employees through the new Esports Lab, allowing them to sit at individual stations and learn about the high-tech devices available in the space. The workshop also featured presentations on room access, program details, scholarship opportunities and live streaming.
Seminole State College Medical Laboratory Technology student Khalynn Daniels poses for a photo with MLT Program Director Kelly Hankle during the program’s White Coat Ceremony. The event was held May 7 at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The ceremony honored graduates of the MLT program’s Class of 2026 which includes Lucas Blevens, Evan Fry, Avery Johnson, Isabella Bible, Khalynn Daniels, Jaelynn Robertson, Lacy Haynes and Angelina Sims.
Seminole State College held a pinning ceremony at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on May 10, following the college’s Commencement exercises for nursing students expected meet degree requirements this semester. The pinning ceremony included candle lighting, signifying the transition from student to one of service.
SSC Nursing Director Ann Benson presided over the ceremony.
Students graduating from the program (pictured left to right) are: Whitney Zuck, Ashley Thompson, Shelbie Stephens, Riley Smith, Amanda Smith, Brittany Snolis-Hernandez, Maranda Green and Tabitha Dandridge.
Seminole State College hosted educators from across the state for the NOSS-OK Spring Conference on Friday, April 17, in the Utterback Ballroom of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. NOSS, the National Organization for Student Success, is a professional association dedicated to advancing equity, supporting educators and promoting student achievement. Pictured, SSC Assistant Professor of English Jamie Worthley (left) and Associate Professor of English Dr. Yasminda Choate (right) distribute raffle items during the event. Worthley and Choate organized the conference.
SSC Language Arts and Humanities Division Chair Kelli McBride delivers her presentation, “Simple Ways to Make Your Course ADA Accessible,” during the NOSS-OK Spring Conference.
