Men's Tennis vs. ABAC
2026-02-16 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Randy Stephens Tennis Center, 7035 Houston Road, Macon, GA, 31216
Men’s tennis hosts ABAC.

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026
2026-02-16 15:30 - 17:00 | School of Business Lounge
Join us for a traditional tea time with snacks, games and student speakers. Sponsored by the Office of Global Engagement.

Education M.Ed. and Ed.S. Webinar
2026-02-16 17:00 - 17:45 | Online
Join us for a quick and informative webinar designed specifically for Georgia educators looking to upgrade their teaching certificate and advance professionally. Whether you’re interested in deepening your classroom impact or stepping into leadership roles, Mercer University offers graduate programs that align with your professional learning goals and support continued growth.
In this session, you’ll learn about:

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) – The Advanced Teacher program, designed to expand your teaching philosophy and equip you with advanced data analysis and research skills.
The fully online Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) – The Accomplished Teacher degree, tailored for experienced educators seeking to deepen their knowledge and credentials.
The Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership program, which includes in-field Coaching and Teacher Leader endorsements to prepare you for mentoring, data-driven leadership, and instructional coaching roles.

Whether you’re pursuing excellence in the classroom or preparing to lead others, Mercer’s programs are built to empower, inspire, and elevate your career. Join us to learn how you can turn your professional learning plan into a powerful next step!
Who should attend:
Current Georgia educators interested in certificate upgrades, career advancement, or fulfilling professional learning goals.
Duration:
30 minutes + live Q&A

Physician Assistant (PA) Information Session — Virtual
2026-02-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual, GA, United States
Join us for an exciting information session about our Physician Assistant program! Discover how you can embark on a rewarding career in health care with our comprehensive training and hands-on experience. Meet our esteemed faculty, hear from current students, and get all your questions answered about the program curriculum and admission process. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can make a meaningful impact in the medical field. Reserve your spot today on the website connect link and take the first step toward a fulfilling future as a physician assistant!

Learning the Ropes: Leadership Talk With Michael Thurmond
2026-02-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Godsey Science Center, Room 103
In honor of Black History Month, NCNW welcomes all students to come out and hear from Michael Thurmond, state legislator and candidate for Georgia’s next governor. He will be sharing his personal journey to becoming a state legislator, interim superintendant, former Dekalb County CEO, historian, and author. You do not have to be a member or perspective member to join us for this event (or any other NCNW event).

How to Become a Teacher Webinar
2026-02-17 15:30 - 16:00 | Online
Mercer University continues to offer innovative programs that connect you to opportunities in today’s workplace. Our programs are designed specifically for working adults, making it possible for you to manage the important things in life while pursuing any one of our industry-focused programs. Please join Mercer’s Office of University Admissions to learn how our evening, weekend, and online curriculum can help you reach your educational goals!

Educational Leadership Webinar
2026-02-17 16:45 - 17:15 | Online
Mercer University is built on achieving meaningful outcomes to change lives and impact communities around the world. As a leader in innovative, enriching curricula, Mercer prepares students to lead the way as visionaries in education by offering educational leadership programs designed to help educators cultivate their leadership potential.
Prepare to take on more responsibility within your school or district through one of our P–12 leadership programs or open the door to new opportunities on your current campus and beyond through one of our higher education leadership programs.

Pre Health Pathways — Douglas Drop In
2026-02-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Douglas County Regional Academic Center, 975 Blairs Bridge Road, Lithia Springs, GA, 30122, United States
Mercer University continues to offer innovative programs that connect you to opportunities in today’s workplace. Our programs are designed specifically for working adults, making it possible for you to manage the important things in life while pursuing any one of our industry-focused programs. Please join Mercer’s Office of University Admissions to learn how our evening, weekend, and online curriculum can help you reach your educational goals!
Mercer University Douglas
975 Blairs Bridge Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
United States

Pickleball Club
2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Tattnall Pickleball Center, 1155 College St., Macon, GA, 31201
Pickleball Club Practice, Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:30-8 at Tattnall Courts. Admittance $3 on Tuesdays. All skill levels are welcome. Learn how to play pickleball as well as participate in competitions and games. DM Instagram @mu_pickleball.ball for GroupMe link.

Lunar New Year Festival
2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Penfield Hall, Macon, GA, 31207, United States
Mercer Mandarin and Mercer ASIA are holding our annual joint lunar new year festival, celebrating the largest holiday in Chinese culture with food, games, prizes, performances by KPOP Dance Team and MU Lion Dance Club, collaborations with VSA, Mercer Masala, MPOC, and FSA, and music!

Delight Weekly Meeting
2026-02-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Newton Chapel
Delight Ministries would love to invite you to our women’s Bible study held every Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the Mercer Innovation Center.
We dive into different chapters within a book of the Bible using our own study book. If you want to know more about Jesus and the spiritual journey He calls us all to take, we’re the group of sisters for you. We are excited to start back up this semester, and we would love to see you this Tuesday!
For more information, follow us on Instagram @delight_mercer!

MAcc Coffee Chat
2026-02-18 09:00 - 09:45 | Online
Grab a cup of coffee, tea or preferred beverage and stop by online to chat about the Mercer Master in Accountancy (MAcc) program. No official agenda. No presentation. Just an opportunity to connect with MBA Admissions, the occasional faculty member or student and get the information you are looking for and your questions answered.

AngioScreens
2026-02-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Sheffield Gym, Room 217A, Atlanta
A painless AngioScreen only takes six minutes. AngioScreen screens for blockages in the legs, blood pressure, pulse, body mass index and more. AngioScreen will produce an instant color ultrasound printout of your data showing your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Sponsored by Atlanta Rec Sports and Wellness Department

Still Small Voice
2026-02-18 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
A midweek reading and prayer.
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Rev. Dr. Greg DeLoach, Dean, School of Theology

Job and Internship Career Expo
2026-02-18 10:00 - 14:00 | University Center Heritage Hall, GA, United States
Mercer University students and alumni are invited to the Job and Internship Career Expo, happening Feb. 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University Center on the Macon campus. With more than 80 employers on site, attendees can explore job and internship opportunities and make valuable connections. Professional dress is recommended—come prepared with polished digital/hard-copies of resume and a strong 30-second elevator pitch.

Women's Tennis vs. Young Harris
2026-02-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Randy Stephens Tennis Center, 7035 Houston Road, Macon, GA, 31216
Bears host Young Harris at Randy Stephens Tennis Center.

Ashes to Go
2026-02-18 12:30 - 13:00 | Jesse Mercer and Bear Statues
Ash Wednesday
Ashes to Go
February 18, 2026
12:30-1 p.m.
At the Jesse Mercer statue and Bear statue on the Atlanta campus

Graduate Nursing Information Session
2026-02-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join our virtual Graduate Information session to learn more about the admissions requirements and application deadlines and have your questions answered.

Men's Tennis vs. Young Harris College
2026-02-18 14:30 - 16:30 | Randy Stephens Tennis Center, 7035 Houston Road, Macon, GA, 31216
Bears host Young Harris at the Randy Stephens Tennis Center.

M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology Webinar
2026-02-18 17:00 - 17:45 | Online
Developing engaged and authentic learning experiences using the latest technology is an increasing need in our world. Earning a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology from Mercer University equips you to use instructional design approaches in a variety of workplace, educational, and training contexts.
Join our 30-minute program webinar:

Learn about Mercer University and the College of Education
Admissions Requirements
Tuition and Available Partnerships, Scholarships, and Resources
Program Q&A

Peace Corps Virtual Information Session
2026-02-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today’s global economy.
Peace Corps Recruiter Caili Thompson will hold an online information session for Mercer students on Wednesday, February 18, at 5:00 pm. This is the link for the session, https://peacecorps.zoomgov.com/j/1610675465.
If you have questions about the Peace Corps, contact Ms. Thompson at cthompson@peacecorps.gov.

Virtual B.S.N. Information Session
2026-02-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Join us virtually to learn more about our BSN program, admissions requirements, and the history of Mercer University’s Georgia Baptist College of Nursing

Master of Arts in Teaching: Initial Teaching Certification Webinar
2026-02-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Thank you for your interest in Mercer’s Master of Arts in Teaching program! Our schools and districts are in need of transformational educators, and we commend you on beginning your journey to becoming a certified educator in Georgia. Mercer’s Tift College of Education is the largest private preparer of educators in the state of Georgia. Join us for a webinar to discuss our programs for initial teacher certification.
During this webinar, we will cover the certification rules in Georgia in general before taking a deep dive into Mercer’s MAT program. We look forward to chatting with you there about all that Mercer has to offer.

Softball vs. Georgia Southern
2026-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Sikes Field, Mercer University, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Bears battle in-state rival Georgia Southern.

Baseball vs. Georgia State
2026-02-18 18:00 - 21:00 | OrthoGeorgia Park, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA, 31207, United States
Mid-week game against in-state rival Georgia State.

Africa Film Series
2026-02-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Stetson Building Room 251
Do films have the power to break barriers, open minds, and transform lives? Discover the answer at the Africa Film Series, hosted by Dr. Obidoa and Sponsored by the Africana Studies Program.
On February 18, students, faculty, staff, and the public are welcome to join us in Stetson 251 as we watch and discuss
“Skin,” a true life story of Sandra Laing, a black child born in the 1950s to white Afrikaners, unaware of their black ancestry. Her parents lovingly bring her up as their ‘white’ little girl. But at the age of ten, Sandra is driven out of the society. The film follows Sandra’s thirty-year journey from rejection to acceptance, betrayal to reconciliation, as she struggles to define her place in a changing world – and triumphs against all odds.

Faculty Recital: Nathan Gay
2026-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Nathan Gay, accompanied by Kyung-A Yoo, will be performing a variety of works for euphonium and tuba. Come out and enjoy the sonorous sounds of both the euphonium and tuba!

Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) Wednesday Night Large Group
2026-02-18 20:00 - 21:30 | Penfield Hall, Macon, GA, 31207, United States
RUF is a Christian community for the committed and the curious. Join us every Wednesday for free dinner starting at 8PM followed by a time of singing and teaching at 8:30PM. Come check it out! We’d love to have you!

Guilty Pleasures by Brittany Coburn
2026-02-19 16:00 - 20:00 | McEachern Art Center, 332 2nd Street, Macon, 31201
The MAC presents Guilty Pleasures by Brittany Coburn, an exhibition that explores the vices, comforts, and coping mechanisms we carry with us as we navigate the complexities of living in the world we love. Functioning both as a new body of work and a retrospective of Coburn’s ongoing research into mental health, Guilty Pleasures examines how seemingly indulgent habits—often dismissed as weaknesses—can instead serve as tools for survival, self-soothing, and resilience. Content Advisory: This exhibition includes mature imagery involving tobacco, drugs, medicine, and related themes. Viewer discretion advised.

Shalom Mercer Meeting
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Knight Hall, Room 108
Shalom Mercer
Spring Meeting Dates
January 15th: Judaism 101 – An introductory crash course about Judaism and its history
February 5th: Tu BiSh’vat – Learn about and celebrate the holiday of Tu BiSh’vat! It’s tree day!
February 19th: History of American Jews – A lecture from our vice president, Ben Cohen
March 12th: Purim Mini Carnival – Learn about Purim with a mini carnival and games!
April 9th: Passover Seder – Learn about the Passover seder and eat matzo with us!
All meetings are 6-7 p.m., Knight 108
Free Food
To request alternate formats or accessible seating du eto disability, please contact Lu Borgia at 11063476@live.mercer.edu prior to the event.
