Press Releases
There's always something exciting to announce at Southern State – cool upcoming events, new academic programs, celebrations of student success. Check out our press releases to local media and keep your thumb on Southern State's pulse!
Check out the Archive for press releases from previous years.
September 2023
Southern State's Peace Officer Training Academy earns 100% pass rate- The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) at Southern State Community College is pleased to announce that all cadets have passed the State Certified Exam, granting the program a 100% pass rate on the exam portion and a 100% pass rate on the physical fitness assessments.
Southern State's Certiport Pearson VUE Test Centers offer Industry-Standard Certifications and more for students, community members- Southern State Community College understands that today's employers are looking for employees who are up-to-date with current technologies and industry-standard certifications. To help fulfill this need, the college currently operates two Certiport® Pearson VUE authorized Test Centers, one at the Central Campus in Hillsboro and one at the Brown County Campus in Mt. Orab.
SSCC Board of Trustees to meet September 13- The Southern State Community College Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 13 on SSCC's Hillsboro Campus, Room 103, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro for their regular Board meeting.
Southern State's Fall Semester Brings Enrollment Increase- Southern State Community College's Fall Semester is well underway and the campuses are buzzing with activity as students, new and returning, fill the classrooms.
August 2023
SSCC announces honors lists for the summer semester- Southern State Community College has released its President's List and Dean's List for academic excellence for the Summer Semester 2022/23. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average while carrying a specific number of academic credit hours. Those who achieve the Dean's List are full-time students who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0.
Southern State's Police Academy Commander Presents at National Conference- Doug Daniels, Commander of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy at Southern State Community College as well as a Special Deputy with the Highland County Sheriff's Office, recently presented at the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) Annual Conference in Grand Rapids Michigan.
Southern State Wraps up Patriot Palooza Campaign- Southern State recently joined forces with many local businesses across Adams, Brown, Clinton, Fayette, and Highland Counties to host a month-long outreach initiative called Patriot Palooza. The event brought awareness to the many programs and opportunities offered by the College as well as the start of Fall Semester, which begins on August 21.
SSCC Awards Katie Bailey Memorial Scholarship to Katelynn Crichton- Southern State Community College Foundation has announced Katelynn Crichton as the recipient of the Katie Bailey Memorial Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year.
SSCC Board of Trustees to meet August 9- The Southern State Community College Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 9 on SSCC's Hillsboro Campus, Room 347, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro for their regular Board meeting.
SSCC Awards NCB Minority Excellence Scholarship to Jessilyn Gilman, Cae'don Brennan, and Anthony Houck- National Cooperative Bank (NCB) and the Southern State Community College Foundation have announced Jessilyn Gilman, Cae'don Brennan, and Anthony Houck as recipients of the NCB Minority Excellence Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year.
July 2023
Auditions for SSCC Theatre's "The Diviners" will be August 25 and 26- SSCC Theatre will hold auditions for the fall production of "The Diviners," by Jim Leonard, Jr. Open to community members and students, auditions will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 25, and at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 26, in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College's Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro.
Southern State awards Elks Scholarship to Elena Pickering-Polstra- The Hillsboro Elks Lodge and the Southern State Community College Foundation have announced Elena Pickering-Polstra as the 2023 recipient of the Hillsboro Elks Scholarship.
Southern State announces newest graduate from Ohio Leadership Academy for Student Success- Meg Storrs, Administrative Assistant for Southern State's Nursing Department, has graduated as a fellow of the newest class of the Ohio Leadership Academy for Student Success.
SSCC Awards Dylan Phillip Wilson and Nathan Paeltz Memorial Scholarship to Drew Dotson and Audree Howell- The Southern State Community College Foundation has announced Drew Dotson and Audree Howell as the recipients of the Dylan Phillip Wilson and Nathan Paeltz Memorial Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year.
There is still time to register - SSCC Fall Semester begins August 21- Southern State Community College's fall semester begins August 21 - registration is currently underway.
Southern State's campus leaders assume additional roles to start the 2023-24 academic year- Effective July 1, a shift in staffing roles will take place to better fulfill Southern State's mission and vision as well as align with the institution's strategic goals for the academic year 2023-24 and beyond.
Southern State's aviation program offers big opportunities with high career placement and growing salaries- Southern State Community College, in partnership with Great Oaks Career Campuses, offers an associate degree in Engineering: Aviation Maintenance as well as two certificate programs.
Southern State launches Patriot Palooza this Summer- Joining forces with many local businesses, Southern State Community College has planned Patriot Palooza this summer at select locations, to bring awareness to the many programs and opportunities offered by the College.
June 2023
Southern State is one of 10 colleges to join QuantNet Ohio- Southern State Community College is pleased to announce its new partnership with QuantNet Ohio, Statewide Network for Teaching Quantitative Reasoning Effectively. They join 9 other Ohio colleges and universities that are part of this premier group.
Southern State's Adult Opportunity Center hosts recognition celebration for the Aspire and Graduation Alliance Programs- Area residents who passed the General Education Development (GED) test or completed the Adult High School Workforce Diploma Program were honored recently at the 34th annual Adult Opportunity Center's Recognition celebration at Southern State Community College's Central Campus in Hillsboro.
SSCC Board of Trustees to meet June 15- The Southern State Community College Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, June 15 on SSCC's Hillsboro Campus, Room 348, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro for their regular Board meeting.
Southern State Community College Theatre Company presents "Love Letters"- Southern State Community College's Theatre Company presents "Love Letters," playing June 23-25 in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College's Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; the Sunday matinee begins at 3:30 p.m.
May 2023
Southern State Launches Summer Enrichment Program- Southern State Community College is excited to announce its Summer Enrichment Program for 2023. Designed to foster creativity, learning, and personal growth, these courses are tailored to empower students of all ages during summer break.
SSCC Board of Trustees to meet May 25- The Southern State Community College Board of Trustees' Finance Committee is scheduled to meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 25 on SSCC's Hillsboro Campus.
SSCC Basic Peace Officers complete training- The cadets of Southern State Community College's Basic Peace Officer Training Academy were recognized at a special ceremony held on May 16 at the college's Central Campus in Hillsboro.
SSCC announces honors lists for spring semester- Southern State Community College has released its President's List and Dean's List for academic excellence for Spring Semester 2023. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must maintain a 4.0-grade point average while carrying a specific number of academic credit hours. Those who achieve the Dean's List are full-time students who have earned at least a 3.5-grade point average out of a possible 4.0.
Southern State launches online French and Spanish courses- Southern State Community College is excited to announce the launch of its new online French and Spanish language courses, designed for individuals seeking to learn a new language from the comfort and convenience of their own homes. These courses begin on August 21 - the start of the Fall Semester.
Southern State Community College awarded Collegiate Purple Star Award- The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor Randy Gardner has named the latest group of Ohio colleges and universities designated as Collegiate Purple Star campuses for their efforts to support students with military backgrounds. Southern State is part of that group.
Southern State's ADN program celebrates graduation- Forty-two graduates of Southern State Community College's Associate Degree Nursing Program were recognized during a May 4 pinning ceremony at the college's Central Campus in Hillsboro.
Auditions for SSCC Theatre Company's "Love Letters" will be May 25- The Southern State Community College Theatre Company will hold auditions for the summer production of “Love Letters,” by A.R. Gurney.
- Open to community members and Southern State students, auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25, in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College's Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro.
Southern State Celebrates 47th Commencement Ceremony- Southern State Community College recognized the graduating class of 2023 during its 47th annual commencement ceremony held Friday, May 5 in the College's Patriot Center.
Southern State Community College honors three employees who will receive SOCHE Excellence Awards- The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) has recognized three Southern State Community College individuals who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship. Those honored with the 2022-23 SOCHE Excellence Awards include Dr. Joshua Montgomery, Dr. Julianne Krebs, and Susan Morris.
New Police Academy begins in August at Southern State. Sign up TODAY!- A new police academy will begin on August 21 at Southern State Community College and registration is underway. The deadline for submitting applications is July 15.
SSCC Board of Trustees to meet May 5- The Southern State Community College Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 5 on SSCC's Hillsboro Campus, Room 347, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro for their regular Board meeting.
April 2023
Southern State Community College announces 2023 commencement speaker- Southern State Community College will hold its 47th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. in the Patriot Center on the Central Campus in Hillsboro.
- Emily Bloom Jackson, an established alumni member of Southern State Community College, will serve as this year's commencement speaker.
Online Business Degrees are now offered at Southern State- Getting an Associate of Applied Business degree online at Southern State Community College can be a great option for students who want to pursue higher education while balancing other commitments like work or family responsibilities.
Advance your Future with the Foster Short-Term Certificate Program at Southern State Community College- Do you need help paying for college or specific training? Have you ever been in foster or kinship care? Southern State offers a Foster Short-Term Certificate Program that provides grant funding to assist with education and training expenses associated with college.
Ohio Code Scholar Program Hosts Grant Imahara Coding Challenge at Southern State Community College- Southern State Community College's Ohio Code Scholar program is excited to host the Grant Imahara Coding Challenge event on May 5th, 2023, at the Central Campus in Hillsboro. The Ohio Code Scholar program includes several high schools throughout the region, with a mission to bring more coding and IT programs to high schools and grow options in those schools through projects, curriculum, and instructor credentialing.
Southern State to Host Engineering Program Open House- Southern State Community College's Engineering Department will hold an open house on Thursday, April 20th from 4-8 p.m. at the Central Campus in Hillsboro.
Highland District Hospital Director of Nursing visits Southern State- Southern State Community College recently welcomed Cathy Faulconer, Director of Nursing at Highland District Hospital, to the Central Campus where she met with Associate Degree Nursing students who will be graduating in May.
Southern State students inducted into the PTK honor society- The membership of one of higher education's most recognized honor societies, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), was enhanced by the induction of several new members at a March 30 ceremony held on Southern State Community College's Central Campus.
Southern State recognizes Highland District Hospital for donations of medical equipment to the college- Staying true to its mission, Southern State Community College continues to provide affordable, accessible, high-quality education to its service area and beyond. One of the many ways they accomplish this is through community relationships with area businesses and organizations.
March 2023
Two SSCC Students Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholars- Southern State Community College is pleased to announce that two current SSCC students have been named Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholars. As part of the 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team, Robert (Alex) Bradshaw, of Martinsville in Clinton County, has been named a Silver Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship. Peyton Magee, of Hillsboro in Highland County, has been named a Bronze Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
SSCC registration is underway for the summer & fall semester- Southern State Community College's summer semester begins May 22 and the fall semester begins August 21 - registration is currently underway.
SSCC Board of Trustees to meet March 22- The Southern State Community College Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 on SSCC's Hillsboro Campus, Room 348, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro for their regular Board meeting.
SSCC Theatre presents 'Moonlight & Magnolias'- SSCC Theatre presents "Moonlight & Magnolias," playing April 14-16 in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College's Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; the Sunday matinee begins at 3:30 p.m.
February 2023
Southern State's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to attend Annual convention in Columbus - SSCC Retired President to be honored- For more than 100 years, the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society has helped millions of high-achieving college students reach their full potential by providing opportunities to develop leadership skills, earn scholarships and explore career paths.
SSCC Board of Trustees to meet February 27- The Southern State Community College Board of Trustees' Long-Term Planning/Facilities Committee is scheduled to meet at 2:30 p.m. Monday, February 27 on SSCC's Hillsboro Campus.
Earn Your Associate Degree in Education through Southern State's Online Pathway- Southern State Community College now offers a two-year associate degree in education and ALL classes can be taken online. Students enrolling in the program can attend classes from the comfort and convenience of their own homes, all while saving precious dollars on college tuition costs.
Southern State hosts Winter Cattle Producers Meeting- Nearly 60 people attended the Winter Cattle Producers meeting held on Feb. 9 at Southern State's Brown Co. Campus in Mt. Orab.
SSCC scholarship money is available NOW to students majoring in healthcare - APPLY TODAY- Nursing and allied health students at Southern State Community College could reap the benefits from the myriad scholarship opportunities offered through the SSCC Foundation, a tax-exempt organization founded in 1996.
January 2023
Hillsboro students visit Southern State to learn about Engineering Program- Nearly 100 students from Hillsboro City Schools visited Southern State's Central Campus on January 26 to tour the engineering labs and classroom space, meet the professors, and more.
Fall Semester scholarship application opens on February 1 at Southern State- Students enrolled, or planning to enroll, at Southern State Community College for Fall Semester, which begins in August, can benefit from various financial resources to help offset the cost of a college education.
SSCC Board of Trustees to meet January 11- The Southern State Community College Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 11 on SSCC's Hillsboro Campus, Room 348, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro for their regular Board meeting.
Auditions for SSCC Theatre's "Moonlight and Magnolias" will be January 13 and 14- SSCC Theatre will hold auditions for the spring production of "Moonlight and Magnolias," by Ron Hutchinson.
- Open to community members and students, auditions will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 13, and at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 14, in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College's Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro.
SSCC announces honors lists for the fall semester- Southern State Community College has released its President's List and Dean's List for academic excellence for Fall Semester 2022. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must maintain a 4.0-grade point average while carrying a specific number of academic credit hours. Those who achieve the Dean's List are full-time students who have earned at least a 3.5-grade point average out of a possible 4.0.
Archive
To view press releases before June 2012 or if you have any questions, please contact the Communications Office at communications@sscc.edu.
