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Pictured, from left, are Bill Knowles, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at SSC; Lana Reynolds, SSC President; Melanie Rinehart, Vice President of Finance, Grants and Enrollment at SSC; Dr. Jenna Geohagan of The Clinic; Anne Nicole Flinn, Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations at The Clinic; Charlie Vest, Executive Vice President of Finance and Operation at The Clinic; and LaDawna Fry, Executive Director of Patient Experience at The Clinic.

The Clinic, Seminole State College partner on student health

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The Clinic has partnered with Seminole State College to provide comprehensive health care for its students.

Beginning with the Spring 2026 semester, SSC students may visit The Clinic at 2249 Boren Boulevard, which is located under the same roof as The Pharmacy and only blocks away from the campus. There are approximately 1,500 students enrolled at the school.

“We are grateful for this new partnership with The Clinic and what it will mean for our campus community,” said SSC President Lana Reynolds. “By making affordable preventive and primary care easier to access, we are removing barriers and investing in the overall success of our students and the faculty and staff who serve them.”

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SSC Provides Christmas Gifts to Local Children

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Posing for a group photo with gifts gathered for 25 children in need through the Salvation Army and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, are (left to right): Language Arts and Social Sciences Office Manager Twila Kappele, Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant Tina Morris, Student Affairs Administrative Assistant Toni Wittmann, and Lead Custodian Christie McKee.

Seminole State College employees and students recently participated in the Angel Tree program, providing gifts to 25 children in need through the Salvation Army and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. The SSC community purchased clothing and toys, carrying on a tradition of giving the college began in 1997. Pictured (left to right): Language Arts and Social Sciences Office Manager Twila Kappele, Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant Tina Morris, Student Affairs Administrative Assistant Toni Wittmann, and Lead Custodian Christie McKee.

SSC Participates in Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Briefing

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Pictured with Chancellor Burrage (center) in a group photo are PLC students (left to right): Gavin Williams of Jones; Haddie Lindley of Horntown, Abigail Tovar of Wilburton and Alivia Wapskineh of McLoud.

Four members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class were among a delegation of 20 community supporters of Seminole State College who attended the Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Briefing hosted by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The event was held December 11 at Pete’s Place in Krebs. In addition to hearing from legislators and presidents of colleges in the southeast quadrant of the State, Chancellor of Higher Education Sean Burrage spoke at the event. Pictured with Chancellor Burrage (center) are PLC students (left to right): Gavin Williams of Jones; Haddie Lindley of Horntown, Abigail Tovar of Wilburton and Alivia Wapskineh of McLoud.

In this photo, Recruitment Specialist and the Staff Member of the Month Maddy Potter (right) and Faculty Member of the Month, Assistant Professor of Life Science Leigh Ann Wilson (left) pose for a photo.

Chamber of Commerce Honors Two SSC Employees

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Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their dedication and service during the Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Dec. 11. Assistant Professor of Life Science Leigh Ann Wilson was honored as Faculty Member of the Month, and Recruitment Specialist Maddy Potter was named Staff Member of the Month.

The Seminole Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, along with the Lions Club and Kontoor Brands/Wrangler, recognizes SSC employees several times during Forum each year. Honorees are nominated from across campus and selected by College administrators.

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In this photo, members of the Seminole State College Soccer team and Several Seminole State College community athletic boosters pose for a group photo.

Community Donors Help SSC Soccer Commemorate Trip to Nationals

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In this photo, members of the Seminole State College Soccer team and Several Seminole State College community athletic boosters pose for a group photo.

Several Seminole State College community athletic boosters donated funds to provide the SSC Soccer team with sweatshirts commemorating their recent trip to the NJCAA National Tournament. It was the seventh consecutive trip to nationals for Coach Dan Hill and his program. The team finished their season among the Top 4 Division 1 teams in the nation.

In this photo, Pictured left to right prior to the half-court presentation are: Kim Hyden, Jim Hardin, Dr. Jim Hardin, Les Walker, Curtis Morgan, Pam Morgan, Sue Snodgrass, Mark Schell, Rita Story-Schell and Hope Pickering.

Donors presented the sweatshirts to the team and coaches at halftime of the Dec. 3 home men’s basketball game. Pictured left to right prior to the half-court presentation are: Kim Hyden, Jim Hardin, Dr. Jim Hardin, Les Walker, Curtis Morgan, Pam Morgan, Sue Snodgrass, Mark Schell, Rita Story-Schell and Hope Pickering.

In this photo, Carey Sue Vega, owner of Etiquette Expert in Oklahoma City, takes a selfie with members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class during a business and social etiquette session at Gigi’s Lunch Counter in Seminole on Dec. 4.

SSC Leadership Students Learn Business Etiquette

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Members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class had a lesson in business and social etiquette on Dec. 4. Carey Sue Vega, owner of Etiquette Expert in Oklahoma City, spoke to the group at Gigi’s Lunch Counter in Seminole.

The group heard tips on cell phone usage, email and telephone correspondence, job interview preparation, formal dinner etiquette, the importance of hand-written thank-you notes, ideas on how to network and how to make appropriate small talk.

Vega is a native Oklahoman who has done etiquette consultant work for businesses, attorneys, doctors and organizations around the world. For 10 years, she served as a cruise director for the Norwegian Cruise Line.

Vega has been featured in numerous radio and television shows and magazine articles, sharing her etiquette expertise. She prides herself as being a “regular person” who tries to use professionalism to her advantage.

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SSC Retirement Reception Celebrates Dr. Ricky Streight

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Dr. Streight address attendees at retirement reception.

Dr. Ricky Streight visits with attendees during a retirement reception in his honor Dec. 3 in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union on the Seminole State College campus. Streight has dedicated 18 years of service to SSC over two tenures, beginning in 1986 as an instructor before moving into administration, then returning in 2021 as a full-time professor teaching the calculus series, differential equations and developing computer science courses. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma, four master’s degrees in strategic studies, computer science, data analysis and mathematics, and a doctorate in higher education from the University of Oklahoma; he and his wife, Sherri, reside in Shawnee.

SSC to Host Night at the Lights

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In this photo, SSC athletes, coaches, faculty and staff are pictured with families from the community as they work on holiday arts and crafts projects.

Seminole State College will host its annual Night at the Lights on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Reynolds Wellness Center in Seminole. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Guests can enjoy making holiday crafts with SSC students, exploring the “Snowman Wonderland” light display in Magnolia Park and savoring complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.

An aerial view of Seminole State College in Seminole, Okla., which has received a $17 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving, the largest single donation in the college’s 94-year history. The funds will support scholarships, student success initiatives and other priorities identified in the college’s strategic plan.

SSC Receives Historic $17 Million Gift From MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving

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Seminole State College has received a $17 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott through her foundation, Yield Giving, the largest single donation in the college’s 94-year history.

The gift will be managed by the Seminole State College Educational Foundation, the college’s nonprofit fundraising arm, and will be used to expand scholarships, strengthen student success initiatives, reward employee performance and advance key priorities outlined in SSC’s 2023-26 strategic plan.

“This is a once-in-a-generation moment for Seminole State College,” SSC President Lana Reynolds said. “MacKenzie Scott’s extraordinary generosity is a powerful vote of confidence in our students, our mission and the communities we serve. This gift will allow us to remove financial barriers, build new pathways to degrees and careers, and ensure that more students from our region can thrive here at SSC.”

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