A reader asks: It’s been years since I have been in college, and I’ve never taken online courses. Do you have any advice for me?
Tempus fugit: time flies. It was a year ago this month when most of us really began to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic...
In a special video series, Mercer University students recently reflected on what Black History Month means to them and how they'd like to see...
A reader asks: I'm not sure I have the energy to pursue a master's degree. But should I just go for it?
My dad broke his femur the first Sunday morning in February. Because the femur is the largest bone in the human body, this is...
A reader asks: I'm overwhelmed balancing college and life. What can I do besides withdrawing?
As I write these words, our nation is commemorating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
I suspect that Dr. King would be surprised...
A reader asks: I've just come back to college after decades. Do you have any advice?
Dear Kelly,
The year 2020 has definitely been rough, and I am completely devoted to ensuring that 2021 is better. What advice would you give...
Dec. 21 was a remarkable day of contrasts. Two distinctive, and somewhat opposite, celestial events happened within the same 24-hour period. Did you notice?
At 5:02 a.m....















