Mineral Area College Centennial Anniversary


Celebrate 100 Years of FRJC and MAC With Us
Flat River Junior College opened its doors on September 5, 1922 and became Mineral Area College in 1965.
Mineral Area College will celebrate its 100th anniversary throughout 2022 and 2023 with exciting events while highlighting inspiring student stories to honor the rich history and achievements of the college and its students.

Read Memories or Share Your Story
Every story is an important part of MAC's story, whether you are a student, alumnus, employee, Cardinal fan, family member, or friend. Click below to scroll through or share your own anecdote, for a collection of memorable stories throughout the past 100 years at Flat River Junior College and Mineral Area College.
Share or Read MAC Stories Here
MAC Alumni Features
These MAC Alumni were chosen to be featured as Centennial Alumni Spotlights because of their accomplishments at FRJC and MAC, and beyond, over the years. We will add new alumni spotlights every month, so check back often! Learn more about each alumni's journey below.
Erika Griggs
Class of 2006 and 2008
Erika Griggs is a MAC Alumna who graduated in both 2006 and 2008, earning two Associate degrees. As an award-winning student at the college, she has learned to take the skills and lessons learned at MAC and applied them to receive her MBA at Western Governors University, throughout her career in healthcare, and in her current position as Chief Operating Officer at Serenity HospiceCare. Erika was also a part of the A+ Program that helped fund her education at MAC and has found lifelong friendships from the college.
Watch Erika's video above for her full story.

Marcos and Ricardo Devoto
Class of 2018
Marcos and Ricardo Devoto graduated from MAC in 2018 and have left an incredible mark at the college. The brothers created a second home at the college after leaving their home country Argentina to study abroad. They helped MAC’s Golf team win the 2017 NJCAA DII Academic National Champions title, a first in MAC’s golf program history, and made lifelong relationships with MAC staff and teammates.
Thank You to Our Centennial Sponsors
The MAC Centennial year-long celebration would not be possible without the support of our incredible sponsors.
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Other Questions?
Danielle Basler
dbasler@MineralArea.edu
573-518-2307
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