Dr. Gordon Johnston, professor of creative writing and English literature at Mercer University, discovered his love for kayaking when he was young. Since then, he’s kayaked all over Georgia and parts of Florida.
The river inspires Dr. Johnston’s creative writing,...
Connections made at Mercer University led two Townsend School of Music alumni to perform with world-class artists on some of the nation’s most prominent stages.
In July, Double Bear Victoria Yrizarry performed at Carnegie Hall, one of the world’s most...
Mercer alumnus Luke Kolbie believes in “conservation through craftsmanship,” and his business Kingfisher Leatherworks is built and operated on that motto. Through a new venture as CEO of shoe company Russell Moccasin, he hopes to spread that philosophy on...
A Mercer University staff member has a passion for pottery and enjoys sharing her art with the world.
Nancy Mehrpad, senior executive assistant in the president's office in Atlanta, creates wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery and has made thousands of pieces...
Dr. Rufus C. Harris left a lasting impact as a legal scholar, dedicated educator and committed leader. Here’s how he became a Mercer Legend.
Dr. Rufus C. Harris
Mercer connection: Mercer University graduate, dean of Mercer Law School and the University’s...
The voice of a Mercer University alumnus is bringing the World Series to Philadelphia Phillies and MLB fans across the globe.
Double Bear Oscar Budejen is in his second year as the team’s Spanish-language radio play-by-play announcer, talking fans through...
For nearly two decades, a Mercer University professor has focused her research on a relatively new art form: book art.
Also known as artist’s books, book art — in which art adapts the book form — emerged in the mid-20th...
Dr. Cathryn Futral served Tift College and Mercer University for nearly 50 years, working through the merger of the Georgia Baptist women’s college with the University. Although she served both institutions in various capacities, her heart always belonged to...
Mercer University alumnus and Life Trustee the Hon. Walter Homer Drake Jr., whose work as a U.S. bankruptcy judge led to major reforms in bankruptcy law, has died.
Drake was one of Mercer’s biggest supporters, and as chair of the...
Amy Parker Zupancic and her sons have started a unique family tradition: kidney donation.
The Mercer Law School alumna and sons Daniel and Caleb McCracken have each served as altruistic or non-direct donors — meaning they gave one of their...
