Moberly college president takes Arkansas post

The longtime leader of Moberly Area Community College is leaving her post to take the helm of Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville.

Evelyn Jorgenson has been at MACC for 26 years, 16 of those as president. On her watch, the college has constructed several new buildings, including the Graphic Arts/Fine Arts Center, the McCormick Commons and the Residential Center. Recently, the college celebrated a ground-breaking ceremony for a new facility in Hannibal.

Jorgenson also started the study-abroad and online degree programs.

?Because of all the wonderful memories and all the wonderful people at MACC, from board members to faculty and staff, I find it very difficult to move on to another college, but at the same time, I take great comfort in knowing that the college is in good, strong hands,? Jorgenson said in a statement. ?I could never leave if I didn?t know that to be true. There is a time for change and a time for new opportunities and? husband ?Chuck and I believe this is a good time for us to have one more grand adventure before we run out of steam.?

Jorgenson will stay through the end of the academic year before starting her new role July 1. The Board of Trustees will begin discussing the search for a new president in the coming weeks.

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