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MCC History

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.