Since the early 1900s, Mercer undergraduates have been making the 90-mile trip from Macon to Penfield to celebrate the founding of Mercer. Pilgrimage to Penfield has evolved over the years from a celebration for graduating seniors to an integral part of the Mercer first-year experience. Located in rural Greene County, Penfield was the home of Mercer from 1833-1871. Students, faculty, and staff participating in the pilgrimage find the original University chapel, the foundation of the first University academic building, and…

Mercer University will kick off this year’s United Way campaign on the Macon campus with a free luncheon on Sept. 25. In keeping with the University’s longstanding tradition of service, Mercer annually asks employees to support United Way to help make a difference in their communities. Come to the campaign kickoff to learn more about United Way and this year's prizes, including a Yeti prize pack. Lunch will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and noon in Penfield Hall. Click here to…

The Mercer University Center for Career and Professional Development presents the Fall 2023 Job and Internship Career Expo on September 27, 2023, on the Macon Campus. This is the premier opportunity for all Mercerians to learn about internships and career opportunities, and for employers to visit campus and meet our amazingly talented Mercerians! The career expo is open to Mercer students and alumni from all campuses, including our enrolled distance learners. Mercerians can view the list of participating employers and…

This year’s symposium, split over two evenings — Oct. 12 and Oct. 26 — features the release of our new video series on Macon’s racial past. Each of the five short films digs into a different moment in Macon’s history and asks us to rethink where our community has been and where we are going. In panels and small group discussions, we’ll ask: What in our faith traditions compel us to speak honestly about our past? How does knowing our…

On the day of the Mercer vs. Chattanooga football game there will be a solar eclipse! Swing by our tent to get solar eclipse glasses, look through our telescope and themed buttons and more!

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Tau Omicron Chapter Presents Mental Health Mondays. What mental health needs is more love, more light, and more open and unashamed conversations. Follow us on Instagram @tauomicrondst for updates and information for the topic of the month. Event occurs every third Monday at 4:30 p.m..

The Mercer University Writers’ Hub is excited to announce the Third Thursday Reading Series, designed to showcase the literary arts at Mercer. The series will host a variety of events, from student and faculty readings to talks by visiting writers, on the third Thursday of each full month of the academic year (September, October, November, February, March, and April). October's visiting writer features Gwen E. Kirby.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporation Tau Omicron Chapter Mercer University Atlanta - Henry - Douglas County Deltas Wear Pink for Breast Cancer If you're affected by breast cancer, we're always with you. Join use and wear pink in support of the fight against breast cancer. Oct. 20, 2023 Follow us on Instagram @tauomicrondst

Mercer and MERC employees with a valid employee ID are eligible for up to a total of 6 free game and meal tickets for themselves and their guests. We will be tailgating on Black Field from 12:30pm to 3:30pm with food, inflatables for the kids, a video wall broadcasting college football games and live music with the Ford Concert Series featuring Nate Smith! In addition, each employee can pick up their free faculty/staff t-shirt which will be distributed during the…

This year’s symposium, split over two evenings — Oct. 12 and Oct. 26 — features the release of our new video series on Macon’s racial past. Each of the five short films digs into a different moment in Macon’s history and asks us to rethink where our community has been and where we are going. In panels and small group discussions, we’ll ask: What in our faith traditions compel us to speak honestly about our past? How does knowing our…