Carrie Veal’s calling to ministry was a “mix of Jesus and defiance,” accompanied by a strong desire to effect change.
The McAfee School of Theology 2003 graduate is now executive minister of community and engagement at Myers Park Baptist Church...
Dr. Samantha Wilson Murfree, assistant vice president for student affairs, is committed not only to serving the Mercer community but also women in Macon.
In September 2018, Dr. Murfree authored The Prevailing Woman: A Devotional to encourage women from all...
When Cynthia Robertson isn’t teaching at Mercer University, she’s channeling her energy into another passion. The computer science lecturer has been a photographer for at least 20 years, and four of her photos are now on display at the...
Mercer University alumnus Kristian Smith was about 12 years old when something happened that would deeply impact the development of his future ministry.
Smith, a self-described “fat kid,” was at a church retreat when an older child decided to make...
They met as students at Mercer University and reconnected a decade later. Now, they are physicians practicing in their home state of Georgia and set to be married in May.
Dr. Stacy Arrington and Dr. Earl Stewart Jr., both College...
When Dr. Sean Chitwood was in eighth grade, one of his good friends was diagnosed with cancer and died.
He struggled to understand his friend’s treatments and wanted to know exactly what the doctors did to try to help him.
That...
“Now hiring” and “help wanted” signs are a common sight on store windows and doors these days.
In November, 4.5 million Americans permanently quit or changed their jobs, and 10.6 million job openings were reported, according to the most recent...
Bhavan Patel was a seemingly healthy student at Mercer University when an internship led to a shocking discovery: His kidneys were failing.
It’s been a rocky road filled with doctor’s appointments, procedures and hours-long treatments since that diagnosis two years...
The most popular New Year’s resolution for 2022 probably comes as no surprise. Of those who made resolutions this year, just over a quarter of them pledged to lose weight or improve their health, according to a CBS News...
Sam Oni made history when he became the first Black student to be accepted to Mercer University.
