In this photo, an ariel view is shown of a crowd lining the road as the women’s soccer team departs campus.

SSC Rallies for Women’s Soccer Team Before National Tournament

November 14, 2025Josh Hutton

In this photo, Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill thanks the students, faculty, staff and community supporters in attendance at the event.

Seminole State College hosted a send-off on Nov. 14 for the women’s soccer team ahead of their appearance at the NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer National Tournament in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill thanks the students, faculty, staff and community supporters in attendance at the event. SSC President Lana Reyolds, Board of Regents Chair Marci Donaho, SSC Educational Foundation Chair Mark Schell and Student Government Association President Adisen Williamson also spoke at the event, wishing the team well on their competition.

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Grandin Speaks on Animal Welfare, Reaching All Kinds of Learners at SSC

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025Josh Hutton

On Nov. 10, students, faculty and community members filled the Jeff Johnston Auditorium at Seminole State College for “An Afternoon with Temple Grandin.” The renowned animal behaviorist and advocate for neurodiversity appeared via Zoom, presenting “Animal Welfare Presented Through the Lens of Autism,” a talk that braided the two themes that have defined her career: humane livestock handling and opening doors for visual and hands-on thinkers. The event was made possible by SSC’s Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions federal grant program, which is funded in the amount of $450,000 annually.

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SSC Leadership Class Tours Chickasaw Cultural Center

November 12, 2025Josh Hutton

In this photo, Members of Seminole State College’s President’s Leadership Class (PLC) pause outside the Chickasaw Cultural Center for a group photo.

Members of Seminole State College’s President’s Leadership Class (PLC) pause outside the Chickasaw Cultural Center during a guided tour in Sulphur, Oklahoma, on Nov. 4. The visit included the Chikasha Inchokka’ Traditional Village, Inkana Bridge and the Chikasha Poya Exhibit Center.

In this photo, PLC students join a Stomp Dance demonstration at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

PLC students join a Stomp Dance demonstration at the Chickasaw Cultural Center. The stomp dance, a treasured Chickasaw tradition that often begins with a Friendship Dance, features singers and dancers in traditional clothing, and visitors are encouraged to participate.

In this photo, Pictured (left to right): American Legion Post 204 Vice Commander Robert Gatzke, SSC VA School Certifying Officer Stacey Foster, Post 204 Commander Carl Odom and Post 204 member Harris Thacker pose for a photo at the event. The American Legion donated 5,000 American flags that were planted across campus in recognition of the event and the Veteran’s Day holiday.

SSC Military and Veteran Resource Fair Draws Crowd

November 10, 2025November 11, 2025Josh Hutton

In this photo, Veterans are shown gathering information from different booths set up at the Seminole State College third annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair.

Seminole State College hosted its third annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Nov. 6 at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on campus. The event drew dozens of veterans and active service members seeking essential support and resources.

In this photo, Seminole State College President's Leadership Class students listen to a presentation from Allegiant Land Services' "land man" and Development Director Destinee Weeks.

SSC Leadership Class Explores OK’s Wind Energy

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025Josh Hutton

Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class students traveled to Seiling, OK, on Oct. 23 to learn about renewable energy and tour an operating wind farm. The trip provided students with exposure to Oklahoma’s growing wind energy sector as well as other energy sources in the state. During the visit, students heard from Allegiant Land Services’ “land man” and Development Director Destinee Weeks, who explained the process of securing land rights and negotiating agreements with property owners for wind energy development. The presentation highlighted the business and legal aspects of renewable energy projects and their impact on rural communities. The PLC students also went on site to a wind farm to hear from a wind turbine technician. Several students had the opportunity to tour an operating wind turbine

SSC Welcomes High Schoolers for Campus Visit Day

November 6, 2025Josh Hutton

Seminole State College welcomed around 150 students for High School Visit Day on Nov. 5, with attendees from Agra, Butner, Harrah, Holdenville, Konawa, Macomb, McLoud, Paden, Prague, Sasakwa, Shawnee, Strother, Tecumseh, Varnum, Wanette and Wetumka.

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SSC to Host Third Annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair

November 3, 2025November 4, 2025Josh Hutton

In this photo, Seminole State College students and employees plant American flags near the intersection of Highways 9 and 3 on Oct. 29 in Seminole. The display honors veterans and precedes SSC’s third annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Utterback Ballroom. — _{Seminole State College students and employees plant American flags near the intersection of Highways 9 and 3 on Oct. 29 in Seminole. The display honors veterans and precedes SSC’s third annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Utterback Ballroom.}

In this photo, SSC women’s soccer players lend a hand planting American flags on SSC’s campus. Pictured from left are Molly-Kate Lundy of Lewisville, Texas; Zoe Trenchard of Lewisville, Texas; Jillian Powell of The Colony, Texas; Bry Russell of Flower Mound, Texas; Bella Mattingly of Flower Mound, Texas; Ashlynn Vargas of Pryor; and Madelyn Jones of Wylie, Texas. — _{Seminole State College students and employees plant American flags near the intersection of Highways 9 and 3 on Oct. 29 in Seminole. The display honors veterans and precedes SSC’s third annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Utterback Ballroom.}

Seminole State College will host its third annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Utterback Ballroom inside the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Dozens of local and regional organizations that serve active-duty service members, veterans and their families will be available. Attendees can connect with providers offering health and disability claims assistance, job placement and training opportunities, education benefits guidance, mental health counseling, veteran agriculture programs, and referrals for VA-approved medical devices.

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SSC Women’s Soccer Advances to National Tournament

November 3, 2025Josh Hutton

In this photo, The Seminole State College women’s soccer team poses for a photo after winning the NJCAA Central Plains District Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Advance Soccer Complex in Enid. The victory sends the Trojans to the NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer National Championship tournament. — _{The Seminole State College women’s soccer team poses for a photo after winning the NJCAA Central Plains District Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Advance Soccer Complex in Enid. The victory sends the Trojans to the NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer National Championship tournament.}

The Seminole State College women’s soccer team captured the NJCAA Central Plains District title at the Advance Soccer Complex in Enid, earning a berth in the NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer National Championship tournament.

SSC opened the district tournament with an 11-0 victory over Murray State College on Thursday, Oct. 30, and clinched the championship with a 4-0 win against Rose State College on Saturday, Nov. 1.

SSC advances to the national championship, set for Nov. 16-22 at the Advance Soccer Complex in Enid.

Head coach Dan Hill has now guided SSC to its seventh consecutive national tournament appearance.

The Trojans enter nationals with a 15-1-2 record. SSC has been prolific in front of goal, scoring 78 total goals (4.88 per match), allowing just 0.78 goals per match, and riding a 12-match winning streak into the postseason.

Bracket and match details will be announced by the NJCAA ahead of the tournament. For updates, visit sscathletics.com.

SSC Board of Regents Reviews Annual Audit, Approves Roof and Solar Project

October 30, 2025November 3, 2025Josh Hutton

In this photo, SSC President Lana Reynolds (left) and SSC Board of Regents Chair Marci Donaho (right) present Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Hannah Kemp (center) with a plaque and flowers to commemorate her 100th career win at Seminole State College during the Oct. 30 Board of Regents meeting. — _{SSC President Lana Reynolds (left) and SSC Board of Regents Chair Marci Donaho (right) present Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Hannah Kemp (center) with a plaque and flowers to commemorate her 100th career win at Seminole State College during the Oct. 30 Board of Regents meeting.}

The Seminole State College Board of Regents met Oct. 30 to conduct regular business, accept the College’s annual external audit, and approve a major facilities project for the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The meeting followed an Audit Committee session held earlier that morning.

At the beginning of the meeting, SSC Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Hannah Kemp was recognized for reaching 100 career wins. President Lana Reynolds and the Regents commended Kemp for her leadership and the continued success of the program.

During the President’s Report, Reynolds shared updates on personnel and enrollment, federal grant activity, fall sports events and upcoming campus events.

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Two young attendees dressed as police officers, providing some extra backup for the SSC campus police at the event.

Trick or Treat Trail Draws Large Crowd at SSC

October 30, 2025Josh Hutton

Aerial photo of people walking around the north pond.

Hundreds of little ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses visited Seminole State College on Oct. 28 for the College’s annual Trick or Treat Trail event. SSC employees and students passed out candy along the north pond on campus.

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