Seminole State College students still have time to make progress toward their academic goals this summer. The College’s final slate of summer courses begins June 22, offering students a convenient opportunity to complete a requirement, build new skills or lighten their fall course load.
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Seminole State College and Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative were recognized earlier this spring with the Regents Business Partnership Excellence Award from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
The award recognizes partnerships between higher education institutions and businesses that connect education with workforce needs. Sixteen partnerships across the state received the honor this year.
“Partnerships between local businesses and our public colleges and universities strengthen our workforce, benefiting both our state and individual students,” Chancellor Sean Burrage said. “The State Regents are proud to recognize these collaborative efforts that drive economic growth, foster innovation and expand career opportunities for Oklahomans.”
SSC and CVEC have worked together on several initiatives related to campus safety, student development and community engagement. CVEC donated and installed an electrical pole that expanded the reach of SSC’s emergency siren system.
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Seminole State College Academic Advisor Cindy Nolen speaks to local high school administrators and counselors during a June 4 workshop about the college’s new free concurrent scholarship initiative in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. Beginning in fall 2026, eligible high school juniors and seniors in SSC’s five-county service area who qualify for the state concurrent tuition waiver will have fees and books covered through an automatic SSC scholarship.
A local high school representative asks a question during SSC’s free concurrent workshop. The program will allow eligible concurrent students in Seminole, Pottawatomie, Hughes, Okfuskee and Lincoln counties to earn college credit at no cost, covering up to 18 credit hours for seniors and up to 9 credit hours for juniors.
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.
Rose State College, Redlands Community College and Seminole State College have entered into a memorandum of understanding that will allow the three institutions to share professional library services beginning July 1, 2026.
Under the agreement, Rose State College will provide a qualified librarian to serve as the librarian of record for Redlands and Seminole State. The position will support accreditation requirements, assist with library planning and assessment and help strengthen research services for students and faculty at each institution.
“Libraries remain central to student learning, academic achievement and institutional excellence,” Rose State College President Travis Hurst said. “This partnership demonstrates how colleges can work together to strengthen services, expand opportunities for students and faculty and make effective use of shared expertise.”
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The Seminole State College Trojan baseball team’s season came to a close at the JUCO World Series on Sunday, May 24, following a hard-fought 13-11 loss to Harford Community College of Maryland.
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The Seminole State College Board of Regents convened May 21 to consider items related to faculty tenure, campus improvements and academic program modifications.
At the beginning of the meeting, Haley Coates was sworn in as a Regent by her husband, former State Senator Harry Coates. Coates was appointed to fill a vacancy on the SSC Board by Gov. Kevin Stitt and confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee at the State Capitol on April 28.
Coates is the owner of HC Investments and Downtown Floral Co. in Seminole. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and is a graduate of Leadership Seminole Class of 2022. She is a member of the Seminole Chamber of Commerce and Fostering Little Angels. She previously served as a trustee for the SSC Educational Foundation.
Following the swearing-in ceremony, Vice President for Finance, Grants and Enrollment Melanie Rinehart presented the College’s financial report through April 30, along with a report on purchases over $15,000 for March and April. The Board approved both reports.
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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.
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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The Seminole State College baseball team will compete in the NJCAA DI baseball JUCO World Series starting May 23 at Suplizio Field in Grand Junction, CO. Below you’ll find tournament updates, a link to the live stream and a tournament bracket.
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