Many sustaining characteristics describe the Mercer baseball program under the long-term leadership of head coach Craig Gibson. Developing future Major League Baseball players is among the most eye-opening.
In his 18 years as the Mercer skipper, Gibson has now seen...
As a student at Mercer University, Kaitlynn Kressin found a passion for community development. Today, she continues to help improve Macon through her three businesses — Fall Line Brewing Co., Ocmulgee Brewpub and Just Tap’d, a craft beer store...
Alumna Tiffani Alexander discovered an interest in documentary filmmaking as a student at Mercer. Now, a documentary she directed has been chosen for two film festivals.
“The Tale of 2 Music Cities” was selected for the Bentonville Film Festival in...
MACON – Veteran arts administrator and Mercer University alumnus Dr. Frank E. Wood has been named executive director of Macon’s historic Grand Opera House, effective Oct. 17. He succeeds Joe Patti, who resigned in May to pursue other professional...
As the country continues to grapple with high inflation, many Americans fear a recession. The Den talked to two Mercer University economists about what a recession is, how we got here and what we can do about it.
Dr. Antonio...
This fall, every first-grader in Macon-Bibb County will receive a free book and a lesson in teamwork from Mercer women’s basketball Coach Susie Gardner.
Gardner’s children’s book, “1, 2, 3 Team!” – illustrated by her longtime friend Tina Mullen and...
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...
During his time at Mercer University, Samuel Hart served as a source of guidance and encouragement and a champion for students. Here’s how he became and continues to be a Mercer Legend.
Samuel Hart
Mercer connection: Professor and administrator.
Years at Mercer:...
When freshman twins Matthew and William Smith started their fall semester classes at Mercer University, they continued what has become a family tradition.
Their parents, Dr. Alan Smith and Dr. Susan (Turk) Smith, are both alumni, and their older sister,...
New Mercer men’s lacrosse coach Ryan Danehy had to wait a little longer to meet some of his players for the first time. Six Bears wrapped up their summer by playing in international lacrosse events.
Sophomore Christian Laureano played for...
