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Pratt Community College Board of Trustees Names Dr. Carl Smalls as Next President Unanimous Board vote brings seasoned higher education finance executive and scholar-practitioner to lead PCC before the Fall 2026 semester. PRATT, Kan. — The Pratt Community College Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to name Dr. Carl Smalls as the next President of […]

Meet Presidential Finalist Dr. Mark Sarver The search for Pratt Community College’s next President continues, and we’re proud to introduce our latest finalist: Dr. Mark Sarver. As the Board of Trustees works through this important process, transparency and community involvement remain top priorities. We’re inviting students, faculty, staff, and community members to take an active […]

Pratt Community College Launches “See Art Differently” Lecture Series Pratt Community College is inviting the community to explore the world of art through a brand-new, free public program: the Art Lecture Series. Running across three months — July, September, and February — the series will feature 10 lectures designed to help attendees see art differently, […]

Pratt Community College Announces Presidential Finalist Dr. Carl Smalls   Dr. Carl Smalls has been named a finalist to become Pratt Community College’s next President. The Board of Trustees will make one of its most consequential decisions in this search, and we are committed to ensuring students, faculty, staff, and community members have a voice […]

PCC Invites Community to Presidential Candidate Public Forum June 24, 2026 | Pratt Community College The Pratt Community College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the PCC Presidential Candidate Public Forum, a community-centered event offering students, faculty, staff, and Pratt-area residents a direct opportunity to engage with the finalists for the PCC President position. Event […]

Pratt Community College students in the Wildlife Outfitting and Operations (WOO) program recently put their training to the test during a five-day backcountry trip to central Wyoming—an experience that challenged both their skills and resilience in the outdoors.   Sophomore students enrolled in the program’s “Guiding in the Outdoors” course spent the week hunting, fishing, […]

After more than a decade, collegiate rodeo returns to Pratt as Pratt Community College (PCC) hosts a three-day event October 8-10, 2026, at Huffman Arena on campus. Bringing the rodeo back is a big moment for the college, the community, and rodeo fans in the region. As part of the tough Central Plains Region, this […]

Pratt Community College Launches Presidential Search PRATT, Kan. — Pratt Community College (PCC) has officially launched the search for its next President, seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to guide the institution into its next chapter of growth and success. Located in the heart of south-central Kansas, Pratt Community College is a student-centered institution committed […]

Pratt Community College System Upgrade Notice  Pratt Community College will be upgrading its software systems from May 29 through June 19. Several campus departments may have limited or no access to records during this upgrade. Please plan ahead to avoid disruptions.  What This Means for Students  PCC will launch a new student portal to improve how you:  Register for […]

Pratt Community College proudly recognized two exceptional students during the 2025–2026 Phi Theta Kappa All-Kansas Scholars Award Ceremony, held Friday, May 1, at the Delmar Riney Art Gallery on campus. Felicity Joplin and Francesca Battaglia were honored as this year’s All-Kansas Scholars, a distinction awarded to only a select group of students from community colleges […]