Join host Chuck Abadie as he welcomes Jennifer Clark, owner of Emerge Events, to the Wildcat Radio Show. Her company is the title sponsor of the upcoming 2nd annual Pine Belt Women Business Owner Summit. Jennifer shares details about the summit's theme, "Better Together," and highlights the diverse range of speakers, including members of PRCC’s Wor…

Join host Chuck Abadie on the Wildcat Radio Show as he sits down with Cassie Jackson, CTE Student Services Coordinator at the Forrest County Campus, to discuss the exciting CTE programs still accepting students at PRCC. Courses and programs with openings on the Hancock and/or Forrest County Campuses include Advanced EMT/Paramedic Training, Commerci…

On this episode of the Wildcat Radio Show, host Chuck Abadie speaks with Dr. Raymunda Barnes, Vice President of Hancock Campus, about PRCC’s latest milestone—the grand opening of the Kiln campus. Dr. Barnes discusses the benefits this expansion will bring to Hancock County, including the state-of-the-art Frank Ladner Center for Aviation and Aerospa…

Chuck Abadie hosts Dr. James David Collum, Dean of Career and Technical Education at the Forrest County Campus. Tune in to hear about the recent Allied Health and Career-Technical program graduation ceremonies. These programs are completed at times that do not coincide with the main May graduation. Pinning ceremonies serve as graduation for the stu…

Join Chuck Abadie as he welcomes Emily Sheckells, the First-Year Experience Orientation Coordinator at Pearl River Community College. In this episode, Emily shares vital information for incoming students as they prepare for the upcoming fall semester. They covered the details of the Wildcat Welcome events scheduled for July 23rd on the Forrest Coun…

Tune in to Chuck Abadie’s conversation with Alexx Kennedy, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, as they cover key topics for the upcoming fall semester. Learn about current enrollment trends, upcoming campus tours, Wildcat Welcome Dates, and the exciting launch of the new Hancock County Campus. Follow Pearl River Community College on…

Join Chuck Abadie as he sits down with Patrick Ochs, Director of Athletics. They discuss highlights from the 2023-2024 school year, the upcoming PRCC Sports Hall of Fame with a ticket deadline of July 11, the Rodeo team’s impressive Top-20 finishes at Nationals, and the anticipation for the 2024 Football schedule. Follow Pearl River Community Colle…

In this episode, Chuck Abadie sits down with Dr. Jeff Long, Vice President of the Poplarville Campus and Student Services, to discuss the exciting growth at PRCC. Topics include: Anticipated record enrollment for Fall 2024 Surge in campus housing applications Plans for new dorms to accommodate more students by Fall 2025. Expansion of food services,…

In this episode, Chuck Abadie hosts Dr. Ryan Ruckel, Dean of the Honors Institute on the Forrest County Campus and a Regional Coordinator for Phi Theta Kappa. The Phi Theta Kappa chapters at PRCC have just wrapped up a successful school year, placing high in the Most Distinguished Chapters in the region. Dr. Ruckel also shares about the upcoming Re…

Join Chuck Abadie and Michael Yarbrough, Assistant Dean of Workforce and Economic Development, as they survey the extensive range of 'Workforce open to the public' classes. Learn about the manufacturing public classes available for businesses and get a comprehensive overview of the various class locations and important summer and fall enrollment da…

Tune in as Chuck Abadie chats with Cassie Jackson, the new Career-Technical Services Coordinator at PRCC. Cassie talks about her efforts in recruiting, hosting campus tours, and providing essential support for students' financial aid, tutoring, and resume needs. Get insights into Cassie's dedication to empowering students to achieve their goals. Le…

Chuck Abadie sits down with Ruby Lumpkin Smith, Assistant Dean of Adult Education & Youth Services, to discuss the much-anticipated Adult Ed graduation ceremony. This Thursday night, over 210 graduates will celebrate their achievements at the Lake Terrace Convention Center, with 165 participating in the ceremony. Ruby shares event details, includin…