Mercer University engineering students are helping low-income homeowners save money and conserve energy by installing solar power systems on five Macon homes.
The solar photovoltaic systems, which homeowners can monitor using an app, will produce enough energy to cover 75%...
Jabril Edmondson and DeShun Gilchrist were frustrated with the traditional durags they were using to care for their hair.
“The application process is ridiculous when you think about it,” Gilchrist said. “The process of putting the two strings around your head, making sure they’re flat to not leave lines...
More than a dozen Mercer University undergraduate students are participating in research at institutions across the country this summer.
They’re diving deep into topics such as thermal management, tissue engineering, robotics and more.
“It’s been really fun. I’ve made a lot...
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...
More than 100 students, faculty, staff and trustees gathered on Nov. 11 at the School of Engineering to dedicate the new Sheridan Mercer On Mission Center, funded in 2021 by a $10 million endowment gift from the Phil J....
For nearly two decades, a Mercer University professor and his students have been finding ways to use water more efficiently. Gray water research led by Dr. Philip McCreanor, environmental engineering professor and director of the Engineering Honors Program, has...
Stock market analysis and recommendations by Mercer finance students are helping inform real investment decisions for the University, and that experience is helping those involved snag jobs at top firms after graduation.
The School of Business’ Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF)...
A Mercer University School of Medicine professor is leading a team that is building an index to measure the impact of climate change on mental health.
Dr. Jennifer Barkin, associate professor of community medicine and obstetrics and gynecology, already developed the Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning to assess how a woman...
Many people see music as an integral part of a church service. But not much is known about the actual role it plays in Christian worship.
One Mercer University professor aims to find out.
“Why do we have music at church? Is it entertainment? Is it for teaching? Is it an attractant? Is it to...
Four Mercerians will share their unique ideas and perspectives during the University’s first TEDx program. Faculty, staff and students are invited to the event at 6 p.m. April 23 in Willingham Auditorium.
The venue will be limited to 100 guests,...
