Towns County lies nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of northeast Georgia. Home to about 12,500 people, the county is rich in heritage, yet little of its people’s stories have been archived and preserved.
“Towns County is the...
Stalking is a pattern of repeated unwanted attention, contact or attempts at harassment aimed at one person, meant to incite fear or something far worse. Due to modern advancements in technology spurred by the information age, it is now...
The United States faces a growing crisis involving xylazine, a drug often referred to on the streets as “tranq.” It is frequently mixed with fentanyl to extend the powerful opioid's euphoric effects, but the combination comes at a deadly...
Dr. Raquibul Hasan, associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy, has received the American Heart Association’s $300,000 Second Century Early Faculty Independence Award. Dr. Hasan’s third grant from the American Heart Association supports his research...
Mercer Theatre’s upcoming production aims to shed light on stereotypes and start conversations to change toxic narratives. “The Colored Museum” uses satire to present 11 “exhibits,” or scenes, showing prominent themes and stereotypes of African American culture.
Showtimes are 7:30...
SAVANNAH — Mercer University School of Medicine professor Raghavan Chinnadurai, Ph.D., has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research the characteristics and potency of rare stem cell populations from patients with inflammatory bowel...
Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology is helping build healthier churches through a new initiative aimed at growing leadership from the congregation to the pulpit.
The initiative, funded by a $907,179 grant from the Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative,...
A Mercer University team tested for lead in paint and soil this summer as part of a new Mercer On Mission program in Belize.
Seventeen Mercer students participated in the program, which included screening paint on murals, outdoor exercise equipment...
A Mercer University professor is reaching Middle Georgia teens through a unique pregnancy prevention program that is tailored to them and harnesses the power of storytelling.
Dr. Chinekwu Obidoa, associate professor of global health studies and Africana studies, used her...
MACON — Mercer University School of Engineering senior Halley Smith and 2024 graduate Abigail McDowell were recently named the Student Award Winners for their research project during the 2024 International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety (ISOES) conference in...
