Wildcat Radio
Host Chuck Abadie highlights events and news from Pearl River Community College across all three campuses in south Mississippi.
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Episodes
11 episodes
Record Growth at PRCC: Enrollment and Opportunity
Chuck Abadie visits with Dr. Kari Eve Valence to discuss record-breaking spring enrollment at Pearl River Community College and the momentum behind that growth. They highlight the college’s student-first approach, expanded programs,...
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Episode 188
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19:46
Dental Assisting at PRCC: Training for an In-Demand Career
Host Chuck Abadie talks with Vanka Gulley, Department Chair of Dental Assisting at Pearl River Community College, about the one-year Dental Assisting program at the Forrest County Campus. Gulley explains the role of dental assistants, the diffe...
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Episode 187
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19:43
PRCC Cheer: Back to Back National Champions
Host Chuck Abadie sits down with Sarah Smith, coach of PRCC’s award-winning Cheer Team, to celebrate a second straight UCA College National Championship. The conversation highlights the preparation, leadership, and dedication that h...
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Episode 186
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18:43
Research, Recognition, and Results at PRCC
Chuck Abadie sits down with Dr. Terri Ruckel to talk about the growth of the Honors Institute, the impact of Phi Theta Kappa, and Pearl River’s award-winning performance at the Mississippi Honors Conference. The episode spotlights t...
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Episode 185
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18:58
Building Futures at Mississippi’s Fastest Growing Community College
Dr. Kari Eve Valence joins Chuck Abadie to reflect on PRCC’s recent enrollment milestones and the culture driving continued success. The episode highlights personalized outreach, campus tours, housing opportunities, and the exciting...
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Episode 184
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19:42
Career Technical Education Month and Opportunities at PRCC
Host Chuck Abadie visits with Dr. James Collum, Dean of Career and Technical Education at PRCC’s Forrest County Campus, to spotlight Career Technical Education Month.The conversation highlights CTE Day on February 24, workforce-driven pr...
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Episode 183
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19:42
PRCC 2026 Alumni Awards Gala and Honoree Preview
Host Chuck Abadie talks with Delana Harris, Executive Director of the PRCC Development Foundation, about the upcoming Alumni Awards Gala on May 14 at the Lake Terrace Convention Cent...
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Episode 182
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19:41
Building for Tomorrow: A Trustee Conversation on PRCC’s Future
In this special Wildcat Radio Show episode, Chuck Abadie is joined by PRCC Board of Trustees leaders Tony Waits and Dale Purvis. Both alumni reflect on Pearl River’s transformation, from rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina to expandi...
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Episode 181
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42:52
Spring at The River: Arts, Events, and What’s Ahead at PRCC
Chuck Abadie visits with Alexx Kennedy, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communication at Pearl River Community College, to talk about the busy spring semester at The River. The episode highlights fine arts events at the Brownstone Center, s...
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Episode 180
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19:50
Meeting Students Where They Are: A Conversation on Student Services at The River
Host Chuck Abadie sits down with Dr. Kady Pietz, PRCC’s Vice President for Student Services, to talk about supporting students in an era of rapid growth and changing needs. The episode highlights student housing, wellness resources,...
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Episode 179
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19:50
Spring Semester Starts Now: Open Registration and Career Pathways at PRCC
Host Chuck Abadie kicks off the spring semester with Dr. James Collum, Dean of Career and Technical Education at PRCC’s Forrest County Campus. The conversation covers open registration, key dates for the spring term, and career and technical pr...
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Episode 178
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19:43
