Mercer University is promoting the importance of physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic by hosting a virtual 5K race called “We Run Together.” The free event will take place Oct. 17-31. All faculty, staff and students are invited to join...
A Mercer University student is working to start an Out of the Darkness suicide prevention walk at the University. Claire Tolvanen, a junior majoring in industrial engineering, is hoping not only to raise money to go toward suicide prevention but also break...
Unbeknownst to Fred Barksdale, he was a “walking time bomb” for a stroke. A vascular screening at Sheffield Gym on Mercer University’s Atlanta campus a year ago revealed a blockage that was limiting blood flow from his right carotid...
Want to stay active even when you’re stuck at home? Mercer’s fitness instructors are providing daily workout plans and online group fitness experiences to help you stay in shape. Here’s what’s offered on April 16:  Dance it out with Zumba! Get...
Want to stay active even when you’re stuck at home? Mercer’s fitness instructors are providing daily workout plans and online group fitness experiences to help you stay in shape. Here’s what’s offered on April 21:  Let our fitness instructor walk you...
Want to stay active even when you’re stuck at home? Mercer’s fitness instructors are providing online group workouts to help you stay in shape. Here's what's offered this week: Monday: No equipment cardioTuesday: Upper body strengthWednesday: There's no live session on...
Mercer’s fitness instructors are providing online group workouts to help you stay in shape.
Want to stay active even when you’re stuck at home? Mercer’s fitness instructors are providing online group workouts to help you stay in shape. All classes start at noon and take place on Zoom. Here’s what’s offered this week: Monday: CardioTuesday: Upper body...
Students eating on campus this fall will notice some changes as Mercer University puts in place new programs and services to help keep them safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The University feeds thousands of students, faculty and staff each day, and “in today’s environment, health and safety are...
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, children have experienced a series of disappointments from school closures to canceled celebrations to missed birthday parties.  Dr. Karen Rowland, associate professor and chair of Mercer University's Department of Counseling in the College of Professional Advancement, has advice to help parents encourage their children amid this...

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