1927
Dr. Eugene C. Sanderson purchases the property and begins Christian Workers University
1928
Dr. T. H. Johnson becomes second president
1929
Jolliffe Hall construction completed
1930
Christian Workers University becomes Manhattan Bible College
1949
Received AABC accreditation.
1952
Mr. O. Ray Burgess becomes third president.
1953
Dr. Burton B. Thurston becomes fourth president.
1955
Dr. W.F. Lown becomes fifth president.
1962
Charter member of the Midwest Christian College Conference.
1964
Johnson Hall is constructed as the first residence hall. Enrollment reaches 100.
1968
Dual-degree program with Kansas State University begins
1971
Manhattan Bible College becomes Manhattan Christian College.
1973
Koinonia Campus Center is constructed.
1974
Triumphant Sound begins. Inspiration Ringers is formed by Dale Aldridge. MABICO Singers becomes Celebration Singers.
1976
Sanderson Hall is purchased as a men’s residence hall.
1977
First Woman’s World convention hosted by MCC Women.
1982
Mr. Kenneth Cable inaugurated as sixth president. Campus Center is renovated, enlarged, and renamed to Coffin Memorial Campus Center.
1986
J. Donald Coffin Memorial Hall completed as administration/classroom building.
1989
Enrollment reaches 200. Participated in NBCAA National Tournament for the first time – Men’s Basketball.
1991
NBCAA (National Bible College Athletic Association) National Champions – Men’s Soccer.
1992
Family Ministry degree program begins. NBCAA Division I National Champions – Women’s Volleyball.
1993
Kenoyer Hall constructed as a women’s residence hall. NBCAA Division I National Champions – Women’s Volleyball.
1994
LEAD, adult degree completion program begins. Joined the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).
1995
Sanderson Hall closes as a residence hall. Enrollment reaches 300.
1996
BRIDGE, general education courses for adults begin. NCCAA Division IIA National Champions – Men’s Basketball. Ten year AABC reaffirmation.
1998
Candidacy status with North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
2000
Received NCA accreditation (2-2-2000).
2005
President Cable Retires after 23 years (6-30-2005). Kevin Ingram named as the 7th President of MCC (11-7-2005).
2008
Renovation on Jolliffe Hall begins.
2009
Jolliffe Hall renovation completed. MCC’s online degree completion programs receive accreditation (HLC & ABHE).
2017
Howie’s Activity Center, the first on-campus home for MCC’s volleyball and basketball teams, is completed. In addition to hosting sports events, the HAC will be home to many MCC events, conferences, and more.