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Mercer Law confers honorary Doctor of Laws degree upon the Hon. Erica L. Woodford
During Mercer University School of Law’s commencement ceremony on May 8, President Dr. Penny L. Elkins conferred upon keynote speaker the Hon. Erica L. Woodford, CLAS ’97, the honorary degree of...
Two faculty members selected for Governor’s Teaching Fellows Program
Two Mercer University faculty members, Dr. Elizabeth “Liz” Adair and Dr. T. Vivian Liao, were recently selected for the prestigious Governor’s Teaching Fellows Program.
Diagnosis to discovery — recent graduate awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Mercer University 2025 graduate Hannah Higgins was awarded the prestigious U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP), providing three years of financial support over five years.
Junior Harris Wallace selected as finalist for Truman Scholarship
Mercer University junior Harris Wallace was selected as a finalist for the prestigious Truman Scholarship, which is one of the most prestigious scholarships for juniors who want a career in public service.
Kids Alliance for Better Care celebrates Washington County Regional Medical Center’s ED as part...
The Washington County Regional Medical Center (WCRMC) Emergency Department was recognized for its commitment to strengthening pediatric emergency care in Washington County during a May 2 recognition ceremony.
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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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