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Binary Bears place first in regional programming competition
Mercer University’s Binary Bears programming team recently secured the first-place trophy at the CCSC Southeastern Programming Competition held in conjunction with the 39th annual Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (CCSC) Southeastern Conference, which was hosted for the first time on the Mercer University Macon campus.
Office of Global Engagement awards 27 scholarships for students to study abroad
Mercer University’s Office of Global Engagement has awarded its latest round of Global Leader Scholarships (GLS), providing 27 students with a total of $66,000 to participate in study abroad programs during the upcoming spring semester.
School of Engineering senior named Power and Energy Society Scholar
Mercer University School of Engineering senior Grant Clark was named an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Power and Energy Society (PES) Scholar.
Professor elected to national leadership role in AACP Pharmacy Practice Section
Dr. Lydia Newsom, clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice at the Mercer University College of Pharmacy, has been elected chair-elect of the Pharmacy Practice...
Mercer Law advocacy teams close out successful competition season
The Mercer University School of Law advocacy teams delivered a remarkable fall 2025 competition season marked by national championships, consistent top-tier performances, and widespread...
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Mercer named a Best Value College for 2022 by The Princeton Review
MACON – Mercer University is one of the nation’s Best Value Colleges for 2022, combining exceptional education and career preparation at a relatively affordable price,...
Gospel music artist Lauren Talley to serve as guest commentator for Mercer basketball game
“The Voice of the Bears” and one of the most well-known voices in gospel music will team up Monday. Lauren Talley, lead vocalist for award-winning Christian music trio The...
Mercer Rises Five Spots Among U.S. News Best Value National Universities
MACON – Mercer University remains in the top tier of national universities and is among the top 35 best values in U.S. News &...
Glenda Grant appointed executive director of GRHIC
MACON – Glenda Grant, who has served as interim executive director of the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center (GRHIC) at Mercer University School of Medicine since April 6, 2021, has...
Mercer School of Medicine Holds Commencements
Mercer University’s School of Medicine will hold its commencements this week, with a Macon ceremony on Friday and the Savannah commencement on Saturday. The commencements are the first of the University’s five over the next two weeks. In all, the University will confer more than 1,800 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in May during five commencements in Macon, Atlanta and Savannah.
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