Changing Lives Through Adult Education

Your Guide to Summer and Fall at PRCC

Alexx Kennedy joins Chuck Abadie to share everything students need to know about summer and fall at Pearl River Community College. From enrollment and advising to campus tours and Wildcat Welcome events, this episode offers practical guidance for new and returning students while spotlighting the excitement surrounding PRCC’s championship athletics season. Future Wildcats [https://prcc.edu/future-wildcats/] Advisement [https://prcc.edu/current-wildcats/advisement/](including link to register for Wildcat Welcome) Follow Pearl River Community College on social media. Facebook: @PRCCMKTG [https://www.facebook.com/prccmktg] Instagram: PRCCWILDCATS [https://www.instagram.com/prccwildcats] LinkedIn: Pearl River Community College [https://www.linkedin.com/school/pearl-river-community-college/] TikTok: @prcc_wildcats [https://www.tiktok.com/@prcc_wildcats] Twitter: @PRCC_Wildcats [https://twitter.com/PRCC_Wildcats]

Wildcats in Action: Student Services and a National Title

This special one-hour episode of the Wildcat Radio Show features two conversations highlighting the heart of PRCC.  Dr. Katerria Grice, Director of Student Services, joins Chuck Abadie to discuss the departments and resources that help students thrive on campus and beyond.  PRCC Welcomes New Student Services Staff Focused on Student Engagement and Well-Being  [https://prcc.edu/new-student-services-staff-focused-on-student-engagement-and-well-being/] In the second half, national champion softball coach Christie Meeks reflects on Pearl River’s historic NJCAA Division II World Series title and the teamwork that made it possible. From first trip to first title: Pearl River softball clinches National Championship [https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260525np7ea1] Follow Pearl River Community College on social media. Facebook: @PRCCMKTG [https://www.facebook.com/prccmktg] Instagram: PRCCWILDCATS [https://www.instagram.com/prccwildcats] LinkedIn: Pearl River Community College [https://www.linkedin.com/school/pearl-river-community-college/] TikTok: @prcc_wildcats [https://www.tiktok.com/@prcc_wildcats] Twitter: @PRCC_Wildcats [https://twitter.com/PRCC_Wildcats]

Changing Lives Through Adult Education

Ruby Lumpkin Smith joins host Chuck Abadie to share how PRCC’s Adult Education program is helping students earn high school equivalency diplomas, build workforce skills, and prepare for college or careers.  The episode also previews the upcoming Adult Education Graduation Ceremony on the Poplarville Campus. Adult Education at Pearl River Community College [https://prcc.edu/academics/adult-education/] Follow Pearl River Community College on social media. Facebook: @PRCCMKTG [https://www.facebook.com/prccmktg] Instagram: PRCCWILDCATS [https://www.instagram.com/prccwildcats] LinkedIn: Pearl River Community College [https://www.linkedin.com/school/pearl-river-community-college/] TikTok: @prcc_wildcats [https://www.tiktok.com/@prcc_wildcats] Twitter: @PRCC_Wildcats [https://twitter.com/PRCC_Wildcats]

A Night to Celebrate the Wildcat Family

In this episode the Wildcat Radio Show, host Chuck Abadie and Executive Director of the PRCC Development Foundation Delana Harris discuss the annual PRCC Alumni Awards Gala [https://prcc.edu/alumni/foundation-and-alumni-awards/]and the individuals being honored for their leadership, service, and dedication to their communities. They also share a few updates on graduation, athletics, and exciting growth happening across Pearl River Community College. PRCC Announces 2026 Alumni Awards Honorees [https://prcc.edu/prcc-announces-2026-alumni-awards-honorees/] Follow Pearl River Community College on social media. Facebook: @PRCCMKTG [https://www.facebook.com/prccmktg] Instagram: PRCCWILDCATS [https://www.instagram.com/prccwildcats] LinkedIn: Pearl River Community College [https://www.linkedin.com/school/pearl-river-community-college/] TikTok: @prcc_wildcats [https://www.tiktok.com/@prcc_wildcats] Twitter: @PRCC_Wildcats [https://twitter.com/PRCC_Wildcats]

Honors, Leadership, and Opportunity Through PTK

Chuck Abadie welcomes Dr. Ryan Ruckel and Kira Arthurs to discuss the impact of Phi Theta Kappa at PRCC.  The conversation highlights achievements at Catalyst 2026, the value of student involvement, and how PTK helps students build strong futures through scholarships and leadership development. Read more about this year's awards: PRCC PTK Chapters Shine on International Stage at 2026 Catalyst Conference  [https://prcc.edu/ptk-chapters-2026-catalyst-conference/] Follow Pearl River Community College on social media. Facebook: @PRCCMKTG [https://www.facebook.com/prccmktg] Instagram: PRCCWILDCATS [https://www.instagram.com/prccwildcats] LinkedIn: Pearl River Community College [https://www.linkedin.com/school/pearl-river-community-college/] TikTok: @prcc_wildcats [https://www.tiktok.com/@prcc_wildcats] Twitter: @PRCC_Wildcats [https://twitter.com/PRCC_Wildcats]