Recent News

VanHerck Presentation

Apr 9, 2026

Mineral Area College is pleased to announce an upcoming presentation by one of its most distinguished former students, retired Air Force General Glen VanHerck. General VanHerck will speak on Tuesday, April 28, at 5:00 pm in the Cardinal Center on the college’s Park Hills campus. The presentation, titled "Today's Challenging Strategic Landscape, at Home and Abroad," is free and open to the public.

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09Apr

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Auto Tech ASE Education Foundation Accreditation

Apr 7, 2026

Mineral Area College is proud to announce that its MAC Tech Automotive Technology program has received accreditation from the ASE Education Foundation. This designation recognizes programs that meet the highest national standards for automotive technician training.

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07Apr

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James Whaley Named ASE World Class Technician

Apr 1, 2026

Mineral Area College is excited to announce that James Whaley, automotive technology instructor, has achieved the prestigious designation of ASE World Class Technician. Awarded by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Auto Care Association, this honor identifies Whaley as one of the most highly skilled automotive professionals in the industry today.

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01Apr

Fall 2025 Dean's List

Jan 8, 2026

Congratulations to the MAC students on the Fall 2025 Dean's List!

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08Jan

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Graduation of MACLEA Class 25-112

Dec 17, 2025

On December 16, 2025, the Mineral Area College Law Enforcement Academy (MACLEA) honored 13 graduates of the 600-Hour Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program.

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17Dec

Debbie LaBruyere Retires From MAC

Dec 16, 2025

Debbie LaBruyere, Administrative Assistant for Career Planning, Special Services and Student Services at Mineral Area College (MAC), is retiring at the end of this month after 12 years.

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16Dec

Kurt Bauche, Chris Hulsey, Camille Nations, Joe Gilgour, Bob Monks, Heather Monks, and Alan Wells in front of MCCA backdrop

Bob Monks Honored with MCCA Community College Partner Award

Nov 17, 2025

Bob Monks, of Desloge, was presented with the Community College Partner Award at the Annual Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) Convention in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

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17Nov

Dan Jaycox and Dr. Joe Gilgour holding award in front of MCCA backdrop

Jaycox Receives MCCA Administrative Professional Leadership Award

Nov 17, 2025

Dan Jaycox received the Administrative Professional Leadership Award from the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) at the organization’s annual convention on Thursday, November 13, in St. Charles, MO.

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17Nov

Gilgour Named ACCT Central Region CEO of the Year

Nov 7, 2025

The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) selected Dr. Joe Gilgour, President of Mineral Area College (MAC), as the recipient of the 2025 ACCT Central Region Chief Executive Officer Award.

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07Nov

PTK Attends Heartland Region Fall Conference

Nov 6, 2025

The Lambda Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society at Mineral Area College (MAC) recently attended the 2025 Heartland Region Fall Conference. The event was held on October 17–18, 2025, at Butler Community College in Andover, Kansas.

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06Nov

Foundation Launches Enhancement Grant Campaign with Successful President's Ball

Nov 3, 2025

Mineral Area College (MAC) offers excellent, affordable education, changing the lives of countless students and strengthening the local workforce by preparing highly skilled and employable graduates.

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03Nov

MAC Named a Top 200 U.S. Community College

Oct 29, 2025

The Aspen Institute named Mineral Area College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.

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29Oct