Squealing tires, burning rubber, and roaring engines. Is there any better classroom? There are an awful lot of mechanics and science involved in drag racing, and our PCC Automotive crew showed up to teach and demonstrate those principles.

Approximately 800 high school students were present at the Mid America Dragway near Arkansas City, KS. The Mid-America Dragway is a Division 5 NHRA member track that hosts the Youth and Education Services (YES) program.

The purpose of the YES program and career day is to show students STEM principles (Science, Technology, Engineering, and…

Pratt Community College welcomed its newest members to honor societies Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and Kappa Beta Delta (KBD) in a joint ceremony in the Riney Student Conference Center.

Phi Theta Kappa welcomed 12 new members and 5 new members joined Kappa Beta Delta.

The ceremony included an address from PCC President Dr. Michael Calvert, with KBD sponsor Carole Ricke presiding alongside PTK sponsor Jason Ratcliffe.

Ryan Napier served as guest speaker. A candlelight ceremony took place before the presentation of new members.

The new members of Phi Theta Kappa include…

Two Pratt Community College students were chosen to represent PCC for their achievements in academic excellence at the community college level for all of Kansas.

Riley Washington and Chariah Daniels were honored at an awards ceremony and luncheon held for All-Kansas Scholars in Junction City, Kansas. Students are selected based on outstanding academic achievement as well as accomplishments and services rendered outside the classroom.

Phi Theta Kappa members apply for the honor, and are chosen by faculty at their respective institutions. The All-Kansas Scholars from each of…

*Information and photos provided by Shooting Sports Coach Rocky Robinson.

The Pratt Community College shooting team competed at the ACUI National Shotgun Championships in San Antonio, Tex. last week. Several students carded their personal best scores at the nation’s largest collegiate shooting competition.

Shooters competed in six different shooting events, all scored out of 100. PCC falls in Division 4, competing against much larger, four-year universities. The Beavers started out the week on doubles American trap. Sophomores Kaitlyn Huck and Jack Pohlman led the squad,…

The 34th Annual Scholarship Auction is scheduled for May 6, 2022.

The Scholarship Auction will be back on campus this year at Dennis Lesh Sports Arena, and all funds raised will support PCC Scholarships. The money raised is utilized as funds awards to approximately 90 students.

To reserve a table or purchase tickets contact Donna at 620-450-2240 or email at donnamp@prattcc.edu 

If you are interested in being a sponsor for the auction, contact Barry Fisher at 620-450-2179 or email at barryf@prattcc.edu

Be sure to check out the Scholarship Auction website to view…

PCC’s Pizza with the President event resumed during the Spring 2022 semester.

PCC President Dr. Michael Calvert meets with students in the residence halls on campus with a pizza dinner to talk with students and hear honest feedback about their experiences at PCC.

Students give shout outs, likes, dislikes and concerns. Residence Life staff take notes on all of the points discussed at each meeting. Student concerns are then presented by Dr. Calvert to the appropriate departments, members of cabinet and/or the Board of Trustees to be evaluated and addressed.

There are…

High school seniors are invited to share digital portfolios for critique and feedback with Art faculty at PCC! This event takes place on March 22, 2022.

Meet virtually with Art instructors Valarie Dellrocco or Dave Freeman, who are available to meet with students via Zoom to discuss student works on March 22, 2022.

This is a wonderful opportunity for high school seniors to get to meet with PCC faculty and share their Art portfolio! Art scholarships are also available.

Register online and pick a time on March 22, 2022.