Mineral Area College

Early Friday afternoon, two higher education institutions signed a partnership agreement to make post-secondary learning more accessible. Dr. Brad Hodson, President of Southeast Missouri State University, and Dr. Joe Gilgour, President of Mineral Area College, signed a new partnership agreement, which allows them to work more closely, making it easier for Mineral Area students to pursue a university education— including support for students who need academic assistance or are uncertain about making the transition.

The Cape Girardeau Partnership for Higher Education will be known as Cape College Center now. The advisory committee approved the new name on October…