English professor chosen for inaugural Georgia Humanities Georgia Circuit Speakers Bureau

MACON, Ga. — Mercer University English professor Dr. Gordon Johnston was recently chosen for the Inaugural Georgia Humanities Georgia Circuit Speakers Bureau.

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English professor chosen for inaugural Georgia Humanities Georgia Circuit Speakers Bureau

MACON, Ga. — Mercer University English professor Dr. Gordon Johnston was recently chosen for the Inaugural Georgia Humanities Georgia Circuit Speakers Bureau.
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Nancy Grace to deliver 2026 Founders’ Day address

MACON, Ga. — Mercer University alumna, television personality, author and former prosecutor Nancy Grace will deliver the University's 2026 Founders' Day address Feb. 4, at 10:20 a.m., in Willingham Hall’s Toney Auditorium on the Macon campus.
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Dr. Nannette C. Turner appointed interim dean of College of Health Professions

Dr. Nannette C. Turner has been appointed interim dean of Mercer University’s College of Health Professions, effective immediately, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost Lisa Murphey Lundquist, Pharm.D., announced.
Deputy Chief Jeremy Robinson stands with arms crossed in front of a Mercer University Police vehicle parked on a tree-lined street.

New Mercer Police deputy chief brings skill, expertise and compassion to role

Law enforcement veteran Jeremy Robinson thought he’d finish out his career as an instructor at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.  He’d already spent 15 years on the ground at the Bibb...
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College of Education students see teaching in action at Roberts Academy

Mercer University College of Education students gained a better understanding of the diverse learning needs of children while spending time with Roberts Academy sixth...
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Communication students develop social media strategy for Goodwill

Seven Mercer University strategic communications students capped off their degrees by creating a social media plan to help Goodwill of North Georgia deepen its...
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President Elkins appoints Dr. Maria Hammett as interim senior vice president for enrollment management

Mercer University President Dr. Penny L. Elkins has appointed Dr. Maria Hammett, who has almost three decades of experience at Mercer in the Office of Student Financial Planning, as interim senior vice president for enrollment management, effective immediately.

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