In 1492, a bloody battle erupted in Dublin between two noble Irish families, the Fitzgeralds of Kildare and the Butlers of Ormond. This bloody hostility was waged over which of the two families should secure the position of Lord...
My dad was a “fixer.” When the transmission went out on our 1964 Rambler, he fixed it with little more than a screwdriver and a pair of pliers. When the toaster stopped toasting, he took it apart, found the...
When I moved to Macon to start my college career, I focused on three main things: making new friends, exploring the city, and getting good grades. I swear, I blinked my eyes, and the first month was gone. I...
Welcome to the Mercer University family, Class of 2027! As you prepare to embark on your journey as a Bear, check out these words of wisdom from some of our most recent graduates to help you make the most...
In June, three Mercer University physician assistant students had the unique opportunity to travel to Kisumu, Kenya, for their pediatric clinical rotation.
Summer in downtown Macon is an experience like no other, as the sun shines brighter and the city comes alive. From exciting events to new business ventures, there is a lot to do and see in Macon's vibrant downtown...
As summer approaches and the days get longer, it's the perfect time to immerse yourself in Macon’s natural beauty and rich history. One way to do that is by celebrating Trails Day on June 3. Trails Day is dedicated...
Dear Kelly,
What is your advice to keep going even though you think you’re not ready for this? I enrolled in college because I always had a dream of earning my degree, but my first semester just ended, and I...
I was sitting on the platform at graduation last week. I was looking out on a sea of Mercerians who were about to be sent out from their alma mater to do exactly what the banners all over campus...
For three growing seasons, I lived in the rich-soiled farmland of central Ohio. I say "growing seasons" because that is how they marked time in this small farming village of 3,000 souls. Acres upon acres of corn and soybeans...
