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Fire with COJC Students, Timothy Tardibono, Executive Director at the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs.

Fire with COJC Students, Timothy Tardibono, Executive Director at the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs.

Potawatomi Fire Inspire Youth in Chance Capitol Connection

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – In a heartwarming moment that bridged two worlds and sparked genuine hope, six leadership students from the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center (COJC) and one of Oklahoma’s most celebrated sports teams, the Potawatomi Fire, were recognized separately on the floor of the Oklahoma House...

SSC Regents offer new academic program

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Seminole State College Board of Regents convened on May 15 to consider several items impacting campus facilities, academic offerings, and local educational funding efforts.
Yasminda Choate

Yasminda Choate

SSC Awarded $25,000 Grant to Launch STEAM Initiative

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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.
Photo provided by OBU

Photo provided by OBU

OBU launches online degree to address teacher shortage

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
In response to the growing teacher shortage in Oklahoma and the increasing demand for flexible pathways into the classroom, Oklahoma Baptist University will launch a new online undergraduate degree in General Education Studies in Fall 2025. The degree, offered through the Henry F.
Pictured from left: Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director-Data Analyst Avedis Foundation; Michael Potter, Shawnee Community Hub Leader; Christy Ausley, Deputy Director Safe Families Oklahoma; Kathy Laster, President & CEO Avedis Foundation; and Zane Winters, Shawnee Community Hub Leader. Photo Provided

Pictured from left: Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director-Data Analyst Avedis Foundation; Michael Potter, Shawnee Community Hub Leader; Christy Ausley, Deputy Director Safe Families Oklahoma; Kathy Laster, President & CEO Avedis Foundation; and Zane Winters, Shawnee Community Hub Leader. Photo Provided

Safe Families: Pottawatomie County Initiative

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
A grant from the Avedis Foundation will soon help Safe Families Oklahoma ( SFO) establish a comprehensive volunteer- based support network in Pottawatomie County.
Pictured from left: Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director-Data Analyst Avedis Foundation; Kathy Laster, President & CEO Avedis Foundation; Lacey Holt, Executive Director Legacy Parenting; Mark Finley, Board Member Avedis Foundation; and Audrey Seeliger, External Relations-Special Events Avedis Foundation. Photo Provided

Pictured from left: Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director-Data Analyst Avedis Foundation; Kathy Laster, President & CEO Avedis Foundation; Lacey Holt, Executive Director Legacy Parenting; Mark Finley, Board Member Avedis Foundation; and Audrey Seeliger, External Relations-Special Events Avedis Foundation. Photo Provided

Earn While You Learn Program

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Legacy Parenting Center, a proud member of the Oklahoma Family Support Network and a designated Family Resource Center is able to help continue its mission of strengthening families in Shawnee and the surrounding communities with help from a grant provided by the Avedis Foundation in the amount of...
Director of Library and Media Services for Shawnee Public Schools Cherity Pennington Photo provided by Shawnee Public Schools

Director of Library and Media Services for Shawnee Public Schools Cherity Pennington Photo provided by Shawnee Public Schools

Shawnee Public Schools’ Cherity Pennington Recognized for Statewide Leadership in Library Advocacy

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Shawnee, OK – May 20, 2025 — Cherity Pennington, Director of Library and Media Services for Shawnee Public Schools, is gaining recognition across Oklahoma for her leadership and advocacy on behalf of school libraries and certified librarians.
Pictured from left: Nicholas Johnson of Tecumseh, Lenny Davidson of Meeker, Cody Hisaw of Shawnee and Mackenzie Harris of Shawnee were inducted into the Seminole State College Psi Beta Honor Society for the 2024-2025 academic year. Photo provided by SSC

Pictured from left: Nicholas Johnson of Tecumseh, Lenny Davidson of Meeker, Cody Hisaw of Shawnee and Mackenzie Harris of Shawnee were inducted into the Seminole State College Psi Beta Honor Society for the 2024-2025 academic year. Photo provided by SSC

SSC Inducts Four Students into Psi Beta Honor Society

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Four Seminole State College students were inducted into the Psi Beta National Honor Society in Psychology for the 2024-2025 academic year during a special ceremony held on Thursday, May 1.