Adriana Ibarra Vazquez, ’15, Driven by Passion to Practice, is Georgia’s...
Adriana Ibarra Vazquez practiced intellectual property law in Mexico for 11 years, until she fell in love with her husband Dan, an American. Giving up her practice to move to the United States, she...
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‘If We Can Help Even a Little Bit, Then It’s Worth It’
They were told to stay away from those neighborhoods. They went anyway because they wanted to be advocates and make a difference. During the three-week Mercer On Mission (MOM) trip to Greece, 10...
View ArticlePatti Named Executive Director of The Grand Opera House
MACON – Veteran arts administrator Joseph Patti has been named executive director of The Grand Opera House, a performing arts center of Mercer University, effective Aug. 20. He succeeds Gram Slaton,...
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Mercer On Mission Trip Brings Hope, Health Care to Honduran Villagers
Mercer University students and faculty made a big impact during a medical mission trip to Honduras this summer. Over the course of nine days, they saw 1,510 patients, handed out 4,995 prescriptions...
View ArticleMercer Among Princeton Review’s ‘Best Colleges’ for 16th...
MACON – Mercer University is featured among the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review’s new 2019 edition of its college guide, “The Best 384...
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Trip to India ‘Eye-Opening’ for Mercer students
Summer travels to India helped Mercer University students see the world through new eyes. A Mercer On Mission (MOM) group worked with visually impaired children and deepened interfaith understanding...
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2018 Mercer Preaching Consultation
“Seeking a Better Way to be Christian” Featuring Brian McLaren Author, Speaker, and Activist Information September 30-October 2, 2018 The Chattanoogan Hotel and Conference Center 1201 Broad St,...
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Changing lives, one mission at a time
Two separate groups of Mercer University students and faculty traveled to Cape Town, South Africa, this summer. While their missions were different, both teams touched the lives of local residents …...
View ArticleMercer Law Welcomes Incoming Class of 2021
On August 7, Mercer Law School welcomed 143 members into the Class of 2021. The entering class consists of 57% women (the highest percentage ever for Mercer Law) and 24% students of color, 9%...
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Mercer project helps Tanzanian children find brighter futures
“It’s actually kind of amazing what you can accomplish in three weeks,” said Dr. Amy Nichols-Belo, assistant professor of global health studies and anthropology in Mercer’s College of Liberal Arts....
View ArticleDr. Gary Dent Named Chair of Department of Community Medicine
MACON — Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) Dean Dr. Jean R. Sumner recently announced the appointment of Dr. Gary Dent as chair of the Department of Community Medicine. “Dr. Dent will...
View ArticleDr. Brad Lian, Dr. Jacob Warren Appointed Vice-Chairs in Department of...
MACON – Dr. Jean R. Sumner, dean of Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM), recently announced the appointments of Dr. Brad Lian (pictured left) and Dr. Jacob Warren (pictured right) as...
View ArticleDr. James Knapp Appointed Associate Dean for Preclinical Education
SAVANNAH — Dr. Jean R. Sumner, dean of Mercer University School of Medicine, recently announced the appointment of Dr. James Knapp as associate dean of academic affairs for preclinical education. “Dr....
View ArticleKim Meeks Named Director of Faculty and Staff Development
MACON – Dr. Jean R. Sumner, dean of Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM), recently announced the appointment of Kim Meeks as director of faculty and staff development in faculty affairs. “Kim...
View ArticleSchool of Medicine to Hold White Coat Ceremony in Savannah
MACON – More than 60 first-year students in Mercer University’s School of Medicine will receive their white coats and be welcomed into the medical profession Saturday at 11 a.m. in Savannah. The...
View ArticleChris Scoggins Appointed Director of Educational Outreach
MACON – Dr. Jean R. Sumner, dean of Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM), recently announced the appointment of Chris Scoggins as director of educational outreach. Scoggins will succeed Laura...
View ArticleMercer University School of Law Board of Visitors Welcomes Five New Members
Macon – Mercer University School of Law has added five new members to its Board of Visitors. The Board is composed of attorneys and judges who reside both in and outside Georgia and are alumni of the...
View ArticleMercer Innovation Center Announces Third Class of Fellows,...
MACON – Mercer Innovation Center (MIC) today announced its third class of fellows – three new businesses that will launch with funding and support from the MIC – in addition to four...
View ArticleMercer University, President and Mrs. Carter Celebrate Grand Opening of...
PLAINS – Representatives from Mercer University and the city of Plains gathered with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter on Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening...
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Mission offers new perspectives for Rwandans, Mercer students
Mercer University students and faculty got down to business in Rwanda this summer, but they also put a lot of heart behind their work. Dr. Etienne Musonera and Dr. Carol Cagle from the Eugene W....
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