A Brief History of Manhattan Christian College
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- 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 acreditation (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)
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