Wildcat Radio

Scholarships are an important part of the Pearl River Community College Development Foundation's work, but they are only one way the organization supports students and the college. Chuck Abadie visits with Delaina Harris, Executive Director of the PRCC Development Foundation, to discuss how the foundation connects donors with scholarship recipients, supports campus projects and helps meet student needs through resources such as the campus Market and Career Closet. They also highlight alumni...

Choosing a career path can be difficult when you're not sure where to start. Pearl River Community College's new Compass Pathways program gives learners an opportunity to explore career options, gain hands-on experience and build confidence before taking the next step. On this episode of the Wildcat Radio Show, Chuck Abadie talks with Jennifer Culpepper, Compass Pathways Navigator at PRCC, about the program's seven career pathways, including health care, advanced manufacturing, construction,...

Pearl River Community College is helping introduce students to the people, programs and careers shaping the future of manufacturing in South Mississippi. On this episode of the Wildcat Radio Show, Chuck Abadie talks with Rebecca Jackson, Workforce Project Manager at PRCC, about Manufacturing Month and the many manufacturing industries connected to the college’s six-county district. They discuss industry partnerships, hands-on training, paid internships and efforts to strengthen the pipeline f...

What does it mean to live your legacy while you're at Pearl River Community College? On this episode of the Wildcat Radio Show, Director of Marketing and Recruitment Dr. Kari Eve Valance and Assistant Director of Marketing Alexx Kennedy talk about the many experiences that shape a student's time at The River, from a first campus tour and first class to making friends, joining a club, exploring a career pathway, and becoming part of the Wildcat Family. They also discuss PRCC's record en...

Pearl River Community College's growth is a college-wide effort. From enrollment management and dual enrollment to career and technical education, student services, and campus operations, people across The River have a role in serving more students. Dr. Jeff Long, Vice President for the Poplarville Campus, joins Chuck Abadie to discuss PRCC's growth to 7,142 students, the challenges that accompany a larger campus community, and the teamwork required to keep pace with that growth. Follow...