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)

2008

Renovation on Jolliffe Hall begins

2009

Jolliffe Hall renovation completed

MCC's online degree completion programs receive accreditation (NCA & ABHE)