One hundred forty six students representing 70 undergraduate institutions, 33 undergraduate majors and an array of professional backgrounds have joined Mercer Law School as the Class of 2017. First year students spent three days in orientation and one full...
MACON - Mercer University announces the appointment of Michael Steven Leonard, Ph.D., as senior associate dean of the School of Engineering, effective June 1.
In this new role, Leonard will work closely with Mercer School of Engineering Dean Dayne Aldridge to provide general oversight of the School of Engineering and represent the School to internal and external constituencies. He will be responsible for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Program and the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management Program. He also will assist with the Center for Excellence in Engineering Education and the various activities required for maintaining accreditation.
"Mercer is very fortunate to have a person with Dr. Leonard's accomplishments and experience to assist in leading the School of Engineering," Aldridge said of Leonard's appointment.
Leonard earned his bachelor's, master's and doctorate in industrial engineering from the University of Florida. He began his career at the...
Bill Underwood readily admits he has "lofty ambitions" for Mercer University.
(Mercer President William D. Underwood on Wednesday shared this message with faculty, staff and students as a follow-up to the tragedy that occurred this week at Virgina Tech.)
The entire Mercer family is saddened by the tragic events that occurred on the Virginia Tech campus earlier this week. In the aftermath of that tragedy, there are many questions about how this could happen on any college campus in America, and what could be done to prevent it from happening again.
MACON - The National Science Foundation recently awarded more than $400,000 to Mercer University's Dr. Sinjae Hyun, an associate professor of biomedical engineering, to help create more effective inhalation drug delivery systems. Dr. Hyun won two grants, one for $79,500 for equipment, and the other for $324,012, with a collaborator from North Carolina State University, to research particle uptake in human lung models.
MACON, Ga.- The Mercer men's basketball team rallied from an 11-point deficit but fell just short as Stetson held on for a 73-72 victory in Atlantic Sun Conference action Friday night at the University Center.
The Bears had an opportunity to pull out their second straight last-second win when Stetson's Kris Thomas missed two free throws with 6.7 seconds remaining and Mercer's Andrew Brown grabbed the rebound and raced toward the Bears' offensive end of the court. But Brown slipped, losing control of the basketball as he neared midcourt and time expired as players from both teams scrambled for the loose ball.
The Hatters' E.J. Gordon hit a layup with 1:16 remaining giving Stetson (7-17, 6-9 A-Sun) a 73-69 lead, but Brown answered with his second 3-pointer of the night, pulling the Bears to within one with just 49 seconds left in the contest.
In a first half that featured four ties and 10 lead changes, the Hatters used a 5-0 run to pull away from a...
MACON - Two Mercer graduates will answer the call to serve underprivileged students this summer when they join the highly selective Teach for America program and become teachers. Graduating May 16, Jessica Skinner, of Peachtree City, will teach in Philadelphia and Shalonda Sherman, of Lincolnton, will teach in the Mississippi delta in the fall, following their summer training. Skinner and Sherman join a number of Mercerians in the program, including nine who joined in last year's class. Skinner, a double major in international affairs and political science, was inspired by the organization's mission to take part in its 2008 summer institute as an intern. The daughter of Mark and Lisa Skinner of Peachtree City, Skinner said her internship inspired her to apply for the program. "A number of factors influenced my decision to join Teach For America, and I credit my experience at Mercer as one of the most influential factors. Not only has Mercer given me an excellent education that will...
Mercer University announces faculty and staff notables for May 2024, including published papers, conference presentations and more.
MACON — Mercer University junior Royce Izundu was one of 14 students nationwide to be accepted into the Profile for Success (PFS) program at the University of Michigan.
PFS is a six-week program for college juniors, seniors and recent college...
MACON/ATLANTA – Mercer University honored faculty and staff for their years of service at Retirement and Recognition Ceremonies in Macon and Atlanta.
In addition to honoring retirees and current employees who had reached service milestones, one Mercer Spirit Award was...
