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SSC Awarded $25,000 Grant to Launch STEAM Initiative

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Yasminda Choate
Yasminda Choate

Seminole State College has been awarded a $25,000 planning grant from the Teagle Foundation through its Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative. The national program supports efforts to revitalize the liberal arts by integrating transformative texts and fostering shared learning experiences. The grant application process was spearheaded by Associate Professor of English Yasminda Choate and Professor of Mathematics Jarrod Tollet.

The funding positions SSC to apply for a multi-year implementation grant of up to $250,000 in the coming year.

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SSC Community Course Highlights the Art of Natural Self Care

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Seminole State College Business and Industry Training Coordinator Talina Lee (right) experiences a hands-on demonstration of a charcoal mud face mask, led by Natural Remedies class instructor Jacqueline Bourne (left) on May 15. The community course, “Natural Beauty: Where Nature Meets Self-Care,” explored holistic methods for enhancing hair, skin and nail health. Students also created essential oil salt scrubs during the session. Lee coordinates a range of non-credit courses for the public through the College’s Business and Industry department.

Seminole State College Business and Industry Training Coordinator Talina Lee (right) experiences a hands-on demonstration of a charcoal mud face mask, led by Natural Remedies class instructor Jacqueline Bourne (left) on May 15. The community course, “Natural Beauty: Where Nature Meets Self-Care,” explored holistic methods for enhancing hair, skin and nail health. Students also created essential oil salt scrubs during the session. Lee coordinates a range of non-credit courses for the public through the College’s Business and Industry department.

SSC Talent Search Students Attend Broadway Musical “& Juliet”

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Pictured (left to right): Tecumseh High School student Anna Harvey, Shawnee High School students Bristel Tipton, Destini Richards and Manuela Parada.

On May 3, Seminole State College Talent Search/FOCUS students and staff gathered for dinner before attending the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical “& Juliet” at the OKC Civic Center. The show offers a reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic, asking what would happen if Juliet chose her own fate after Romeo’s death—set to a soundtrack of pop hits by Max Martin. Pictured (left to right): Tecumseh High School student Anna Harvey, Shawnee High School students Bristel Tipton, Destini Richards and Manuela Parada. The Talent Search Central and West Projects are 100% federally funded in the amounts of $388,326 and $277,375 annually. For more information, visit sscok.edu/sponsored-grant-programs/talent-search or call (405) 382-9709.

SSC Announces Expected Graduates

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In this photo, a large crowd of graduating students, faculty, staff, family members and more, look on as Oklahoma Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert delivers the commencement address.
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.

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SSC and Citizen Potawatomi Nation Partnership Recognized at Statewide Ceremony

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Pictured (left to right): Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chair Dennis Casey; SSC Rural Business and Resources Center Director Danny Morgan; Chancellor Sean Burrage; Citizen Potawatomi Nation Vice Chair Linda Capps; SSC President Lana Reynolds; SSC Business and Industry Coordinator Talina Lee; and OSRHE Secretary Steven W. Taylor. The partnership between SSC and CPN was recognized at the Regents Business Partnership Excellence Award ceremony on May 6.

Seminole State College and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) were recently honored for their decades-long partnership supporting education, business development, and regional economic growth. The collaboration was recognized at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Regents Business Partnership Excellence Award ceremony, held May 6 at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.

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Summer Courses Begin Next Week at SSC

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In this photo, incoming SSC freshman pose for a group photo with their scow cones.
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.

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Adkisson Appointed to SSC Board of Regents

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Pictured (left to right): State Senator Grant Green, newly appointed SSC Regent Mona Adkisson, and SSC President Lana Reynolds at the Oklahoma State Capitol on May 6.
Pictured (left to right): State Senator Grant Green, newly appointed SSC Regent Mona Adkisson, and SSC President Lana Reynolds at the Oklahoma State Capitol on May 6.

Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Seminole resident Mona Adkisson to serve as a member of the Seminole State College Board of Regents. Her appointment was presented by Senator Grant Green and confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee at the State Capitol on May 6. Pending full approval on the Senate floor, her seven-year term will begin July 1, 2025.

Adkisson will succeed Regent Bryan Cain of Wewoka, whose term concludes June 29.

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SSC Softball and Baseball Conclude Postseason Play, Coaches and Athletes Receive Regional Honors

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In this photo, SSC Softball team members gather around a tournament bracket.
The Seminole State College Trojan softball team finished the 2025 season with a 37-12 record. The team earned Region II honors including Coach of the Year for Amber Flores, MVP for Kenna Maker of Hominy and Pitcher of the Year for McKenna Ingram of Bristow.

Seminole State College’s softball and baseball teams concluded their postseason runs in the NJCAA Region II tournaments over the weekend.

The SSC softball team, the top seed in the South-Central District Tournament, opened the event in Piedmont, Oklahoma, with wins over NOC-Enid (2-1), NOC-Tonkawa (3-1) and Baton Rouge (3-1). The team was eliminated following two close losses to Rose State (2-1 and 2-0). The Trojans ended the season with a 37-12 record.

In this photo, Trojan baseball team members are shown in the dugout during the recent tournament.
The Seminole State College Trojan baseball team concluded the 2025 season with a 34-20 record and earned multiple Region II honors, including Coach of the Year for Mack Chambers and MVP recognition for Declan Dahl of Azle, Texas.

The Trojan baseball team, also a No. 1 seed, hosted the Region II Tournament at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex. SSC lost a close contest to Connors State (11-10) in the opening round, rebounded with a win over Rose State (7-1) and was ultimately eliminated by Connors (8-2). The team concluded its season with a 34-20 record.

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State Regents Staff Visit SSC to Share Student Success Initiatives

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Pictured front row (left to right): OSRHE staff members Tracy Romano, Manager of Academic, Online and Workforce Development Initiatives; Angel Icenhour, Director of Concurrent Enrollment Programs; and Jenny Wood, Coordinator for Academic Programs and Student Success. Second row: SSC staff members Sheila Morris, Registrar; and Edith Cathey, Director of Enrollment Management. Third row: Alicia Ryan, Financial Aid Specialist; Kim Pringle, Director of Community Relations; and Laura Votaw, Online Degrees Coordinator. Fourth row: Davis Kappele and Cindy Nolen, Academic Advisors; and Talina Lee, Business and Industry Coordinator.

Seminole State College welcomed representatives from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education on May 5 as part of their statewide roadshow. Their goal is to provide essential information and resources to key student-facing staff members on college campuses, including registrars, academic and faculty advisors, admissions counselors and concurrent enrollment personnel, to ensure they are equipped to support student success. Pictured front row (left to right): OSRHE staff members Tracy Romano, Manager of Academic, Online and Workforce Development Initiatives; Angel Icenhour, Director of Concurrent Enrollment Programs; and Jenny Wood, Coordinator for Academic Programs and Student Success. Second row: SSC staff members Sheila Morris, Registrar; and Edith Cathey, Director of Enrollment Management. Third row: Alicia Ryan, Financial Aid Specialist; Kim Pringle, Director of Community Relations; and Laura Votaw, Online Degrees Coordinator. Fourth row: Davis Kappele and Cindy Nolen, Academic Advisors; and Talina Lee, Business and Industry Coordinator. Enrollment is open for summer and fall courses. For assistance, contact the SSC Advising Office at (405) 382-9797 or advising@sscok.edu.