Recent News

Wisdom Named VP of Finance and Administration

• Jul 15, 2026

Mineral Area College has named Lynne Wisdom, CPA, CPFO, as its new Vice President of Finance and Administration. Wisdom officially transitioned into the role on July 1, after serving as the college’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the past 18 months.

Surplus Auction

• Jul 1, 2026

Mineral Area College will host a public surplus auction on Saturday, July 11, 2026, to clear out a large volume of campus inventory.

MAC Students Win National Gold at SkillsUSA Mobile Robotics Competition

• Jun 16, 2026

Mineral Area College students Audrey Barry and Matthew Laird placed first in the country at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held during the week of June 1–5. In Atlanta, Georgia

Concurrent Enrollment Program Reaccreditation

• Jun 9, 2026

Mineral Area College is pleased to announce that its concurrent enrollment (dual credit/dual enrollment) program has earned reaccreditation by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP). This designation recognizes MAC’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, ensuring local high school students receive a high-quality, seamless bridge to higher education.

2026 Retirees

• May 29, 2026

Two Journeys, One Finish Line

• May 28, 2026

For most families, graduation season means coordinating schedules, finding enough seats in the audience, and trying to spot your kid in a sea of identical caps and gowns. But for Samantha Duncan and her son, Brady Hughes, Mineral Area College’s 2026 Commencement wasn’t just a shared family event—it was a shared stage.

FBLA Wraps Up Successful Year

• May 27, 2026

The Mineral Area College chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate is wrapping up a year of campus service and competitive success.

Spring 2026 Dean's List

• May 27, 2026

Williams Honored with Distinguished Service Award

• May 19, 2026

The N. Gayle and Rowena Simmons Distinguished Service Award, one of Mineral Area College’s most prestigious honors, recognizes individuals who embody outstanding community service and maintain a significant connection to the college. At this year's Commencement Ceremony, Mineral Area College was pleased to honor Bruce Williams with the award.

LaMonds Receives Alumni Award

• May 19, 2026

Dr. Jamie LaMonds, the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award, is a cornerstone of the regional educational community with a career spanning twenty-eight years in the Farmington School District.

2026 Outstanding Students

• May 13, 2026

Each year at Commencement, Mineral Area College recognizes graduates who have demonstrated outstanding ability in service, the classroom, and other areas of campus life.

2026 Word Fest Winners

• Apr 28, 2026

The Mineral Area College English Department recently hosted its annual Word Fest writing competition.