The Byington Lecture will be presented by Dr. Kevin Kruse, Professor of History at Princeton University. The title of his lecture is “White Flight: Race and Public Space in Atlanta”. Dr. Kruse specializes in the political, social, and urban/suburban history of twentieth-century America, with a particular interest in conflicts over race, rights and religion and the making of modern conservatism.

Please consider joining us starting February 3rd, every Monday 3:30-4:30 pm in AACC Building, Room #354. We welcome anyone interested in being a part of a research team or conducting their own research. This open group is designed to allow a forum for students to ask questions regarding research, foster research collaboration among students and professors, and create space for general discussion regarding research-related topics. Students at all developmental levels of research are welcome. Whether you are interested in being…

In this first installment of the four-part Economic (in)Justice in America series, a panel will explore the inequity behind urban interstate development and the story of Macon’s Pleasant Hill community in their fight for restoration and revitalization. Panelists include Tedra Huston, Executive Director of Macon-Bibb Community Enhancement Authority; Peter Givens, President of Pleasant Hill Neighborhood Improvement Association; and Dr. Doug Thompson, Professor and Director of Spencer B. King, Jr. Center for South Studies at Mercer University. Co-sponsored by the Center…

Oxfam Hunger Banquets give you the opportunity to make a difference, both locally and globally. They are volunteer-led interactive events that bring statistics about poverty to life. Guests randomly select tickets matching real people who are high-, middle-, or low-income earners, demonstrating that where you end up is all in the luck of the draw. What will you eat the Oxfam Hunger Banquet? Where will you sit?

Poverty is a reality for many individuals and families in Macon-Bibb. But unless you've experienced poverty, it's difficult to truly understand. The Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) bridges the gap from misconception to understanding and sensitizes community participants to the realities of poverty.

Faculty & Staff will attend this double header basketball game and enjoy a meal with their colleagues and family. The meal will be setup self-serve on the practice court. Far end of the arena.

This event will feature some of Mercer's widely published academics. They will share insights from their journey and answer questions about writing and publishing in the academy.

Private event

Spring meeting for all COPA Counseling Department Adjuncts.

This series will feature some of Mercer's widely published academics. They will share insights from their journey and answer questions about writing and publishing in the academy.