SSC Recognizes Outstanding Health Sciences Student

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020admin

Seminole State College sophomore Jaxon Cooper, of Prague, was recently named the Outstanding Health Sciences student for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Seminole State Educational Foundation honors one student from each of the College’s five divisions at its annual Spring Recognition Banquet. Due to restrictions on large gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event has been postponed, but each student will be recognized at a later date. Continue reading “SSC Recognizes Outstanding Health Sciences Student” →

SSC Professor Helps Students Succeed During Quarantine

April 6, 2020April 7, 2020admin

After Seminole State College shifted to online methods of instruction to ensure student and employee safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Emily Carpenter committed to helping her students make the transition. Continue reading “SSC Professor Helps Students Succeed During Quarantine” →

Student Chases College Rodeo Dreams at SSC

March 26, 2020March 27, 2020admin

Some people mark time by the places they’ve lived, by the vehicles they’ve driven. Kimberly Cotter, a sophomore at Seminole State College, marks time by the horses she’s owned.

“When I was three, my parents went to a miniature horse sale for fun — just something to do as a family. Well, they ended up buying some,” Cotter said, “so I started showing miniature horses at the age of three.” Continue reading “Student Chases College Rodeo Dreams at SSC” →

Local Women Work to Revitalize and Expand Gill Scholarship

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020admin

Five local Board Members of the Donald E. Gill Scholarship Foundation are honoring the memory, legacy and wishes of long-time Seminole educator and community volunteer Don Gill by expanding and revitalizing a scholarship program he established to support high school students who plan to attend Seminole State College. Continue reading “Local Women Work to Revitalize and Expand Gill Scholarship” →

SSC Student Named Newman Civic Fellow

March 4, 2020March 4, 2020admin

Campus Compact, a Boston-based non-profit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has announced that Seminole State College’s Tijah Johnson, a sophomore studying Health Sciences, will be one of the 290 students who will make up the organization’s 2020-2021 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. Continue reading “SSC Student Named Newman Civic Fellow” →

Seminole State College freshman A-yo Jones

SSC Student Carves Path to Recovery

March 2, 2020March 3, 2020admin

In February of 2019, A-yo Jones found he had exhausted a mode of living. For 16 years, he had drank heavily and been no stranger to drug use. He lost his job a month earlier when his struggle with depression impacted his work performance. Continue reading “SSC Student Carves Path to Recovery” →

SSC Students Tour Four-Year University Campuses

February 28, 2020February 28, 2020admin

Several Seminole State College students recently toured Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and the University of Oklahoma in Norman with the Student Support Services (SSS) and STEM Student Support Services (STEM SSS) Projects. The purpose of the trip was for students to tour the campus, meet with transfer admissions counselors, and learn about scholarships and financial aid. Continue reading “SSC Students Tour Four-Year University Campuses” →

SSC Art Department Receives Kiln Donation

February 25, 2020February 26, 2020admin

The Art Department at Seminole State College was recently gifted a brand-new kiln for the college’s ceramics program. SSC student Sandra Ward of Seminole donated a new electric L & L Kiln to the college in an effort to help replace aging equipment. “The donation was met with enthusiasm and much appreciation. Our students are very thankful for the new kiln and are excited to be able to fire their pottery in the upcoming Fall 2020 semester,” said Assistant Professor of Art Angela Church.

SSC Hosts Financial Aid Chow Down

February 25, 2020February 26, 2020admin

The Seminole State Financial Aid Department recently teamed up with the Student Support Services (SSS) and STEM Student Support Services (STEM SSS) grants to provide “Chow Down with Financial Aid.” The informal event was provided in a relaxed atmosphere so students could have informational dialogue with financial aid staff. Pizza was provided to the students after a brief presentation about the best practices for applying for scholarships. More specific practices that were discussed included establishing references, citing activities, perusing legitimate web sites and reviewing the SSC scholarship application. Students also played an online quiz game. Continue reading “SSC Hosts Financial Aid Chow Down” →

Ashcraft Attends Nigh Leadership Academy

February 21, 2020February 26, 2020admin

Area Seminole State College student Cale Ashcraft of Seminole, Okla. recently attended the Nigh Institute Leadership Academy held in Oklahoma City. Continue reading “Ashcraft Attends Nigh Leadership Academy” →