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Mercer has had profound impact on downtown Macon’s revival
The last two years have been monumental for downtown Macon, which received accolades such as the 2024 Great American Main Street Award and recognition...
Class of 2024 graduates offer this advice to incoming freshmen
Welcome to the Mercer University family, Class of 2028! As you prepare to embark on your journey as a Bear, check out these words...
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Embrace religious diversity this holiday season
“If we as a nation want to understand how to relate to the rest of the globe, then we need to have a richer...
When life moves too fast, here’s the secret to slowing down
Does it seem that life is moving faster and faster? Days and weeks and months pass in a flash. As I type these words,...
How to go on vacation while taking online classes | Ask Kelly
A reader asks: Should I wait until after the semester ends to go on vacation?
Aesop’s fable about boy who cried wolf still rings true today | Dr. Craig...
As a culture, we are drifting further and further from truth-telling. Like in Aesop's fable, "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," our communities are losing trust.
How to study for finals when you’re already mentally exhausted | Ask Kelly
A reader asks: Do you have advice to help me study for finals and complete this week successfully?
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Going remote: Tips for transitioning to online coursework
Amid developments related to the spread of the
COVID-19 novel coronavirus, Mercer students will begin receiving online
instruction for their courses March 23. Tackling school assignments...
Plan for success when taking online classes
When I decided to come back to school three years ago, the
thought of taking online classes seemed very overwhelming. This was a
completely new concept...
Professor finds solitude, plenty of parking on campus as classes go online
Mercer professors all have ways of carrying on the good fight in this time of crisis. By the time you read this, we have...
Adjusting to life at home and living with uncertainty
If I get a call from my father, it usually means one of two things: I’m in trouble or something terribly wrong has happened....
