2006-07 Golden Anniversary Celebration
	2006 Enrollment tops 9,000 and graduates top 30,000.
	2005 SACS accreditation reaffirmed for 10 years. MCC Awarded $2.5 million endowed chair in nursing at MCC Venice.
	Professional Development Center opens at MCC Venice.
	2003 Center for Innovation and Technology opens at MCC Lakewood Ranch.
	Academic Resource Center at MCC Bradenton named for original faculty member.
	2000 Family Heritage House and Dental Hygiene Program and clinic open at MCC Bradenton.
	1998 Student Services Center dedicated at MCC Bradenton.
	1997 Formal inauguration ceremony for Dr. Sarah H. Pappas, fourth president.
	1985 College's name changed to Manatee Community College. MCC Venice dedicated by Gov. Bob Graham.
	1980 Dr. Stephen J. Korcheck named third president.
	1978 Manatee Junior College Foundation Inc. created.
	1976 State Department of Education Report: MJC Grads Score Highest.
	Dr. Wilson F. Wetzler named second president.
	1973 First MJC classes offered in Venice at Venice High School.
	1966 Samuel R. Neel Auditorium dedicated.
	1963 Full accreditation granted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
	1960 Department of Nursing established.
	1959 First three MJC graduates.
	MJC Lancers win first baseball game.
	1958 First fall term starts in borrowed classrooms with 502 students.
	1957 Samuel R. Neel Jr. named president
	Manatee Junior College chartered by Florida Legislature.