Selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network FirstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success, recently announced MACC as one of sixty new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2025-26. To be selected as a FirstGen Forward Network Member, MACC displayed a
The Moberly Area Community College (MACC) has recognized the outstanding academic achievements of its students for the spring 2025 semester. A total of 328 students have achieved a perfect 4.00 grade point average in twelve or more semester hours of coursework, excluding developmental classes, and
Gift brings state-of-the-art automation training to northeast Missouri, expanding apprenticeships and up-skilling opportunities for regional manufacturers. Moberly Area Community College (MACC) has announced a gift of $117,000 from the Robert E. & Sarah L. Johnson Charitable Trust to purchase robotics and programmable-logic-controller (PLC) equipment for
National Designation Celebrates MACC’s Commitment to Access, Student Success, and Economic Mobility Moberly Area Community College (MACC) has received national recognition as an Opportunity College and University – Higher Access, Higher Earnings, a prestigious new designation from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Greyhound Esports gathered recently to cap off their inaugural season of NJCAA competition with and awards banquet. Congratulations to our pioneering team of gamers on an exciting year! With so many returning players and a crop of talented recruits, Coach Semones is looking forward to
Moberly Area Community College (MACC) is proud to celebrate 25 years of delivering dynamic, accessible education to Hannibal and the surrounding communities! To mark this milestone, the community is invited to a special open house event on Monday, June 9 at noon at MACC-Hannibal, 190
Stacey O’Neal, Practical Nursing Coordinator at MACC-Mexico, has been honored with the esteemed Parrish Award for her outstanding contributions to classroom teaching, student support, and community service. This accolade is particularly special as it is awarded by MACC students themselves, who nominate and select the
MACC recently hosted its annual employee appreciation banquet to honor the hard work and dedication of its staff members. The highlight of the evening was the recognition of service anniversaries, with over 500 years of combined service celebrated. In addition to honoring long-serving employees, the
Students from the Mechatronics program at Moberly Area Community College (MACC) had the opportunity to tour Solventum, a leading name in industrial innovation. The visit provided students with a firsthand look at the advanced technologies and real-world applications of the skills they are learning in
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) and Moberly Area Community College (MACC) formalized a new partnership April 21, 2025, signing a memorandum of understanding at MACC-Columbia that launches the MACC+UCM Direct Connect transfer program. The agreement creates a streamlined and cost-effective pathway for MACC students
Virtual Student Showcase: May 15 – June 30, 2025 Submission Deadline: May 12, 2025 @ 5pm Virtual Showcase will be located: https://www.macc.edu/jorgenson-gallery/ Moberly Area Community College invites area high school students to participate in its Twenty-second Annual Juried Spring Virtual Art Exhibition for Area High
MACC is proud of our own Dr. Sara Shively, recipient of the 2025 Teaching Excellence Award from the Missouri Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (MOMATYC)! Dr. Shively has been a dedicated educator at MACC since 2007. As the Non-STEM Math Coordinator, she brings passion and
The Alpha Tau Chapter of PTK attended the Heartland Regional Convention in Omaha Nebraska on February 28th-March 1st. The chapter was recognized as a 5-star chapter for the 11th year in a row. In addition, the chapter received the following awards: Chapter Awards: Distinguished College
The Moberly Area Community College (MACC) has recognized the outstanding academic achievements of its students for the fall 2024 semester. A total of 357 students have achieved a perfect 4.00 grade point average in twelve or more semester hours of coursework, excluding developmental classes, and
Join MACC in celebrating our own Stephanie Gilliam, Director of Veterinary Technology, who has been named the 2024 Veterinary Technician of the Year by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). NAVTA’s Veterinary Technician of the Year award is presented to a NAVTA
he Phi Theta Kappa Chapter of MACC just completed their Honors in Action Project. The project is based on the Honors Study Topic which is currently “The Power of Stories”. The students researched how ghost stories are preserved and what they mean to different people
New Traditions Scholarships are awarded to students who are a member of a special population actively pursuing a degree or certificate at MACC. Special populations include single parents, displaced homemakers, dislocated workers, individuals with disabilities, economically disadvantaged, students seeking employment in an occupation traditionally dominated by
Moberly Area Community College proudly announces the recipients and finalists for the Annual Recognition and Excellence Awards presented by the Missouri Community Colleges Association. This program is dedicated to recognizing individuals and institutions that have set the standard of excellence during the year. Amanda Cook,
This Native American Heritage Month, celebrate the Osage people and their traditional lands in Missouri. LEARN MORE HERE ANOTHER WAY TO CELEBRATE
Thursday, November 14th at 5:00 pm Some comedy mixed with a dash of drama and a little bit of improv come together for a theatrical treat! Come and see what the MACC Players (our new theatre club) is all about. MACC Auditorium101 S College Ave.Moberly,
We are thrilled to announce that tickets and season passes for the much-anticipated 2024-25 Basketball season at Moberly Area Community College are now on sale! Don’t miss your chance to witness the thrilling games, high-flying dunks, and intense rivalries that make our basketball season unforgettable.
Moberly Area Community College recently announced the summer 2024 President’s and Dean’s lists. During the summer 2024 semester, 203 students obtained a 4.00 grade point average in six or more semester hours and qualify for the President’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s list, 96
What is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week? AEFL raises public awareness about the need for and value of adult education and family literacy. Its goal is to increase financial and societal support for access to basic education programs for U.S. adults with low literacy,
The MACC Workforce Development Center (WDC) is dedicated to supporting workforce development, businesses, and communities within its reach. With a focus on attracting, training, and retaining a skilled labor market, the WDC offers a range of programs designed to equip individuals with skills for in-demand
MACC Esports recently joined together offline for the first time, marking the end of a fantastic summer where they excelled in collegiate play. The five official teams gathered to celebrate the progress achieved collectively. From the Super Smash Bros Ultimate player’s unbeaten streak to the
Moberly Area Community College (MACC) proudly announces that two hundred ninety six (296) students obtained a 4.00 grade point average in twelve or more semester hours excluding developmental classes for the spring 2024 semester and qualify for the President’s List. Three hundred eleven (311) students
The Greyhound Booster Club’s most significant fundraiser for the athlete department is the annual Cotton Fitzsimmons Memorial Golf Tournament. This event draws former Greyhound players and supporters from around the nation and raises on average $20,000 for the program. When: Monday, August 26, 2024 Where:
MACC’s Greyhound Hall is now Lashley Hall! In honor of President Jeff Lashley’s dedicated service, outstanding leadership, and retirement this year, the Board of Trustees has officially renamed the residence hall as a tribute to his legacy. President Lashley’s pivotal role in establishing MACC’s diamond
MACC celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Marie F. O’Keefe Center for Health Sciences today. Mrs. O’Keefe graduated in 1930 from the lower division of Moberly Junior College. Her deep appreciation for the nursing profession and the impact of MACC’s Nursing and Health Sciences programs
On May 2nd, MACC held its Annual Employee Appreciation Banquet where we proudly recognized the contributions of our employees who have achieved significant milestones in their service to the college. This year’s honorees represent a combined 400 years of exceptional service to MACC. Here are
Nate Johnson
Marcus Hill
Travis Wallace
Andrew Harmon
Anthony Hill
Devan Moss
Derrick Wiley
Terrance Chapman
Marvin Moss
Antonio Burks
Bobby Ewing
Raymond Warner
Andre Thornton (Manager)
In the 1973-74 basketball season, Sills scored 529 points. Under Coach Charlie Spoonhour, four players on the same team put up over 500 points that season, a record that still held when Sills was inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Hounds finished 32-8 that season, taking third place at the National Tournament. Sills returned for his sophomore year, lead the team with 535 points, averaging 17.8 per game, and was named to the 1975 All-Region XVI team. He spent one season at Georgia State University; ruled ineligible for the next season, he returned to Moberly to marry his long-time girlfriend.
Wise was named Greyhound Defensive Player of the Year his freshman year, and closed his MACC career with a 12.0 points per game average. He received All-Region XVI accolades during both of his seasons at MACC and, in 2005, he was named to the NJCAA All-Tournament Team and received Third Team All-American accolades. Wise transferred to the University of Southern Indiana, where he served as team captain and led USI to two regular-season conference titles and two conference tournament championships.
Smith received a number of honors, including First Team All-Region XVI in 2004, Greyhound Most Valuable Player in 2004, and All-American Honorable Mention in 2004. He was named NJCAA Player-of-the-Year in 2005; at the time of his induction, he was the only Greyhound in history to receive this honor. During that same season, Smith was also named to the NJCAA All-Tournament Team and earned First Team All-American honors. He finished his MACC career with 1086 points and 425 assists. After MACC, Smith transferred to Texas A&M, then the University of Illinois-Springfield for his senior year. After college, Smith played professionally for eight years with the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for the Lawton-Fort Sill Cavalry in Oklahoma, where he was a member of three championship teams, and the Windsor Express of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL), winning a championship in 2012.
Shuck rewrote the record books at MACC, taking the All-Time Leading Scorer record with 1,408 points. She was named All-American and All-Region XVI Player in both of her MACC seasons. Shuck took her skills to the University of Texas-San Antonio, where she was named Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year in 2003, an All-Team Letter Winner in 2003 and 2004, and Second Team All-Conference in 2004. While at UTSA, she scored 589 career points and pulled down 290 career rebounds.
McKinney’s sophomore year at MACC featured a 23.7 scoring average (second-best in MACC history at the time of her induction), a 55% field-goal average, and a 71% free-throw average. She was named to the 1994095 All-Region XVI Women’s Team and the NJCAA All-American Second Team. She continued to Kansas State University, where she averaged three rebounds and 4.5 points per game.
Day made the Region XVI men’s team both of his years at MACC, and honorable mention to the NJCAA All-American Team his sophomore year, when the team earned the Region XVI championship title and finished third in the National Championship Tournament. Day’s collegiate career continued at the University of Nebraska, where as a junior he earned honorable mention All-Big Eight Conference honors, and he was named the Cornhusker team’s MVP. Bernard led Nebraska to its first NCAA Men’s National Championship Tournament in 1986. His professional basketball career lasted eight years while he played in Ireland, Holland, France, and Israel.
Bledsoe came to MACC from Beaumont HS in St. Louis. In his first year at MACC, he averaged 11.7 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, helping his team capture the Region XVI title and finish third at the National Championship Tournament. His sophomore year, he improved that average to 13.4 points and 7.3 rebounds per game before he suffered an injury. He was still named honorable mention to the NJCAA All-American Team. Bledsoe continued his education and basketball career at Kansas State University, the followed a professional basketball career to Sweden, Holland, Portugal, and Peru.
Kujawa came to Moberly in 1978 when he joined the staff at KWIX/KRES/KIRK and became the voice of the Greyhounds. In his 30-year career behind the microphone for the Greyhounds, he broadcast over 1500 games.
Pepper played at MACC 1996-1998 and was a leader on the basketball team being awarded honors such as All-American and Region 16’s Most Valuable Player. Pepper transferred to Arkansas State University, and played basketball there for two more years. During the 1999 basketball season, C.J. and his teammates led ASU to the NCCA tournament for the first time in history. As a result of his talent and hard work, he played professional basketball as a member of the Washington Generals, New York Nationals, and the Harlem Globetrotters. He later played in the American Basketball Association for the American Bulldogs, a Kentucky Semi-Professional team for the 2006-2007 season.
Ketchum is the first MACC staff member to be inducted into the Greyhound Hall of Fame. She served as Greyhound Athletics Advisor, 1996-2005. She founded the student athletics success program as the advisor, tutor, and mentor to MACC student-athletes. She diligently worked to motivate all athletes to be successful on and off the court.
Cochran played from 1974 to 1976, and later served as an assistant coach for both the men and women Hounds for several years. He has served on the College’s Board of Trustees since 2010.
Milling played at MACC from 1983 to 1985, scoring a total of 1,049 points, before going on to play for University of North Carolina-Charlotte. He was drafted in the fifth round by the Indiana Pacers.
As a freshman, Hughes set the program’s fifth-best rebounding mark at 350 and is tied for ninth in points at 626. She continued her basketball career at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock.
Seifert coached the Greyhound men from 1995-2001, and revived the winning tradition of Greyhound basketball. During his time at MACC, Kenny was not only a basketball coach, but he taught business classes to hundreds of students. He was a great supporter of all faculty and staff and volunteered to help on any project happening on campus. Seifert left MACC to become the Athletic Director for the Moberly School District where he earned the MIAAA NE District AD of the Year Award twice, then on to Missouri State High School Activities Association in 2016, where he oversaw the officiating program and the tennis program. Seifert retired in June of 2023.
Steffes was a staple of Greyhound Athletics for over 35 years as a fan, supporter, booster, “Music Man”, administrator, and bus driver Greyhound Women’s Team to their national tournament appearance in 2018. As the Chief Financial Officer, Gary was responsible for ensuring the teams had proper financial support and funding to survive and thrive. As a fan, he missed very few games and traveled to places far and wide with the Greyhounds, wearing the hat of an administrator if a problem arose. His solid leadership skills offered constant support to coaches and other administrative staff through the years. He understood and promoted the importance of Greyhound basketball to the community. Steffes also spearheaded the comeback of the Greyhound mascot and came up with the clever name of “MaJiC” as a nod to both the Magic City of Moberly and the college’s name of Moberly Junior College.
Hughes played for the Greyhounds 2010-2012 and was an All-Region selection. He averaged 10 points and eight rebounds per game in the 2011-2012 season. He transferred to the University of Central Missouri, appearing in 23 games his junior year. He scored a season-high 16 points in the season-opening win over Northern State. He then competed as part of the 2013-14 NCAA Division II Championship team.
Coach Dick Halterman
Coach John Cochran
Ball Boy – Troy Halterman
Eleanor Carr
Rochelle McKenzie
Brenna Kelly
Carmela McMullen
Tammy Harryman
Janet Thompson
Kim Cooley
Lisa Brown
Georgia Hinson
Kathy Schulz
Denise Derrieux
Margrett Bassett
Jackie Glosson
Marion Fitzsimmons
Manager – Debbie Brown
Manager – John Peveler
With a season-ending record of 34-6, the 1980-81 Greyhound Women’s Team, led by third-year head coach Dick Halterman was the first team in MACC history to win a sub-regional title; the first team to win a Region 16 championship; the first team to win an interregional championship; and the first to compete at the national level in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) basketball tournament. Advancing to the semifinal game, the Greyhounds beat undefeated Jackson State before eventually losing the national championship game to Louisburg, North Carolina, with a final score of 65-63.
Coach Dick Halterman
Coach John Cochran
Sandy Moore
Pat Seger Zeitlow
Lisa Linathcum Holt
Patty Rapp Thorne
Renne Skaggs Brown
Vickie Crigler
Elenaor Carr
Rochelle McKenzie
Sheri Sills Schneider
Sara Figg Gillilan
Manager Roxie Robinson
Manager Debbie Brown
Coach Joyce Campbell
Assistant Coach Steve Hunter
Mary Smiley Wohlford
Linda Connor Seidt
Robin Fitzsimmons Trammell
Janet Jackson
Debbie Stith Head
Kristie Richards Musick
Donna Farris David
Brenda Rucker
Neal Head, trainer
Cara Sue Bowden Cockerham, manager