Southern State Hosts Fourth Annual Ohio Code Scholar Event
On Monday, May 11, 2026, Southern State hosted the fourth annual end-of-year celebration for students, faculty, and staff involved in the Ohio Code Scholar (OCS) project. This event culminated the program’s hard work across Ohio, supporting the Ohio Code Scholar (OCS) with 1,373 students in attendance. OCS was launched to spark creativity, resilience, and technical…
Nicole Sheppard Named 2026 Teacher Educator of the Year for Southwest Ohio
The Southwest Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children (SWOAEYC) is proud to announce that Nicole Sheppard, Assistant Professor of Education at Southern State Community College, has been selected as the 2026 Teacher Educator of the Year, recognizing her outstanding contributions to early childhood education and her dedication to serving young children and families…
Southern State Celebrates 2026 Commencement Ceremony
Southern State Community College recognized the graduating class of 2026 during its annual commencement ceremony held Friday, May 8, in the College’s Patriot Center. The evening’s festivities began with an invocation provided by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Vice President of Service and graduate Logan Savage of Highland County, followed by the singing of the national…
Southern State Student Pursues Passion for Early Childhood Education While Balancing Family Life
Christina Massie, a dedicated student at Southern State Community College, is turning years of hands-on experience and personal inspiration into a meaningful career path through the college’s Early Childhood Education program. Enrolled in Early Childhood Education, Massie chose Southern State for its affordability and flexibility—two critical factors in making the decision to return to school…
Three SSCC Students Named to the All-Ohio Academic Team
As part of Ohio Community College Month, the state’s top students have been selected to win scholarships recognizing their academic excellence, leadership, and community service. Southern State Community College is pleased to announce that three current SSCC students have been named to the All-Ohio Academic Team. The students, joining other honorees from Ohio’s community college…
Southern State’s ADN program celebrates graduation
Forty-nine graduates of Southern State Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program were recognized during a May 7 pinning ceremony at the college’s Central Campus in Hillsboro. Graduate Amberlyn Brethauer of Highland County opened the evening ceremony, followed by administrative greetings by SSCC President Dr. Nicole Roades and SSCC Director of Nursing Abby Storrs. During the…
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