Area residents who passed the General Education Development (GED) test or completed the Adult High School Workforce Diploma Program were honored recently at the 35th annual Adult Opportunity Center’s Recognition celebration at Southern State Community College’s Central Campus in Hillsboro.

The Ohio Department of Development and Highland County Community Action Organization, Inc. are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months.

Racquel Browder, a 2023 graduate of Southern State’s Associate Degree Nursing Program, has been named Nursing Rookie of the Year at Clinton Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Wilmington.

Southern State prides itself on being the community’s college. Whether a student is graduating from one of the area’s high schools, making the choice to return to college for better job prospects, or deciding to finish something started long ago, Southern State is here to provide an affordable, accessible, high-quality education.

Thanks to a group of generous donors who created four endowment funds, the Adams County Community Foundation will award 35 scholarships to students attending college or trade school. 

Highland County Community Action Organization (HCCAO) recently completed the second year of the "I am a Child of Highland County Youth Leadership Academy."  

 Thirty-six graduates of Southern State Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program were recognized during a May 2 pinning ceremony at the college’s Central Campus in Hillsboro.

Southern State Community College recognized the graduating class of 2024 during its 48th annual commencement ceremony held Friday, May 3 in the College’s Patriot Center.

On Monday, May 6, Southern State hosted the second annual end-of-year celebration for students, faculty, and staff involved in the Ohio Code Scholar (OCS) project. This event occurred in the Patriot Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and culminated the program’s work in southern Ohio, supporting the Ohio Code Scholar (OCS).

Open to community members and students, auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro.

The Request for Proposals (RFP) for program year 2024 to provide youth services under the Comprehensive Case Management Program is now open. 

The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Ohio Region Awards Conference was held on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9. The event was hosted by Cuyahoga Community College.

 SSCC Theatre invites individuals seeking a lively, creative outlet to join "Shawn's Improv Workshop." This exciting class, led by Shawn Thomsen, promises an immersive experience in the art of improvisation.

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 Nov. 16 ceremony held on Southern State Community College’s Central Campus.

Applications are being accepted for Spring 2024 scholarship funding at Southern State Community College. Current students, as well as new students, can apply.