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Former NASA Commander Delivers Speech at Seminole State College

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Former NASA Commander Dr. John Herrington spoke to students, faculty, staff and community members at an event hosted by Seminole State College’s Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions program on campus Aug. 15.

Dr. Herrington took to the stage in the Jeff Johnston auditorium to share his story about dropping out of college, finding his purpose, returning to his studies and chasing his dream of space travel. A member of the Choctaw tribe, he became the first enrolled member of a Native American tribe to fly in space in 2002.

SSC NASNTI Program Hosts First-Year Tribal Students Orientation Event

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The Seminole State College Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions program hosted its orientation event for first-year tribal students on Aug. 6. Students and their families enjoyed a complimentary breakfast sponsored by Seminole Nation Food Distribution and listened to presentations on the NASNTI program, the availability of tutoring and mentoring services on campus and received words of encouragement from the NASNTI Tribal Advisory Board. Continue reading “SSC NASNTI Program Hosts First-Year Tribal Students Orientation Event” →

A group of 160 Seminole State College Upward Bound participants pose for a photo at a recent Oklahoma City Thunder game.

SSC Upward Bound Program Hosts Event for 160 Participants

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Seminole State College’s Upward Bound Projects recently held an all-day event for approximately 160 participants. The program kicked off with an orientation meeting for all newly accepted UB participants and their parents. Next, new and current participants attended a bullying prevention workshop held on the SSC campus.

 After the workshop, participants and staff enjoyed a meal together and then headed to the Chesapeake Energy Arena to watch the OKC Thunder. Continue reading “SSC Upward Bound Program Hosts Event for 160 Participants” →

A Helping Hand for Native Students

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Seminole State College student Shaun Washington recently received a $5,000 Cobell Scholarship from Indigenous Education, Inc. The Cobell Education Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to American Indian and Alaska Native students wishing to pursue post-secondary education and training. It is administered by Indigenous Education, Inc., a non-profit corporation expressly created to administer the scholarship program. Washington is a third semester student at the College and majoring in Business with an emphasis in Native Studies. He plans to graduate from SSC next spring and continue his education in Native Studies at East Central University. Washington is a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.

Hunter White with a bow and arrow.

Archery Tag at SSC

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The Seminole State College Native Americans Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) program, in collaboration with The Chickasaw Nation, recently hosted Archery Tag on the College campus. Chickasaw Academy Manager Ric Greenwood and his team discussed the history of the Chickasaw Warrior and introduced participating students to the Chickasaw language. The students then participated in archery tag – a game that promotes teamwork, agility and concentration. Continue reading “Archery Tag at SSC” →

Seminole State College graduate Corie Carpenter proudly displays her two diplomas from the College – an Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology degree and an Associate in Science in Health Science degree.

Recent SSC Graduate Encourages Others to Attend College

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Corie Carpenter, a 2018 Seminole State College graduate, recently returned to the STEM Student Support Services Program on campus to visit with her former advisors and encourage current students in the program. Carpenter earned an Associate in Science in Health Science and an Associate in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) from SSC.    Continue reading “Recent SSC Graduate Encourages Others to Attend College” →