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Pearl River Community College

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School Notes:

• Pearl River Community College is the state's oldest publicly funded two-year college. The campus features historic buildings situated on one of the loveliest campuses in the south. A complementary blend of old and new enhances the student's learning experience.
• Pearl River Community College has two campuses, one in Poplarville and one in Hattiesburg. The main campus at Poplarville is located on U.S. Highway 11. The Forrest County Center is located in Hattiesburg on U.S. Highway 49 South.
• PRCC was originally founded as the Pearl River County Agricultural High School in 1909 and became the first community college in Mississippi in 1921. Some of the buildings date back from the early 20's, but have been well maintained over the years and serve as landmarks on the modern campus.
• Academic courses are designed for the student who will go on to a four-year institution to obtain a Bachelor's degree. Technical courses are designed for the student who wants to get a good grounding in his or her preferred field and then go to work after two years of school. Career courses are for the student who wishes to go to school for a year and then go to work.
• Profile last updated: 12/04/2008.

In the News:

• Navarro Rises to No.1, Blinn Fourth in Juco Poll (KBTX 3 Bryan - College Station)
  posted on November 3, 2009 at 07:59:14 pm
  Navarro's 23-to-20 win over Blinn in Corsicana Saturday has vaulted the Bulldogs to the top of the NJCAA poll while dropping the Buccaneers to No. 4.
• Lady Wildcats fall (The Picayune Item)
  posted on November 3, 2009 at 06:14:36 am
  Special to the ItemPOPLARVILLE — Pearl River Community College’s Lady Wildcats’ first defeat of the 2009 soccer season resulted in their unprecedented year come to an abrupt end here Saturday in the Region 23 championship game.
• Martin T. Smith named Poplarville Citizen of the Year (The Picayune Item)
  posted on October 30, 2009 at 03:12:06 pm
  He served 20 years in the State Legislature. Currently, he serves as the attorney for the Poplarville board of aldermen and for the board of trustees for Pearl River Community College.
• With Katrina Insurance Finally Settled, Mississippi College Starts Rebuilding (Insurance Journal)
  posted on October 30, 2009 at 02:11:51 pm
  Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is moving forward on rebuilding facilities damaged by Hurricane Katrina after four years of "moving in quicksand.'' Officials settled ...
• PRCC To Rebuild Key Facilities (WAPT Jackson)
  posted on October 29, 2009 at 03:59:02 pm
  Pearl River Community College is rebuilding facilities damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

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