Mercer Events

Softball vs. Samford (Double Header)
2026-03-21 13:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Sikes Field, Mercer University, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
SoCon weekend series. Games today at 1 and 3:30 p.m.

Baseball vs. The Citadel
2026-03-21 14:00 - 17:00 | OrthoGeorgia Park, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA, 31207, United States
Middle game of the weekend series.

Guilty Pleasures by Brittany Coburn
2026-03-21 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.

Softball vs. Samford
2026-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Sikes Field, Mercer University, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Final game of the weekend series.

Women's Tennis vs. UAB
2026-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Copelan Tennis Complex, Mercer University Drive, Macon, Georgia, 31210
Women’s tennis hosts UAB.

Baseball vs. The Citadel
2026-03-22 13:00 - 17:00 | OrthoGeorgia Park, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA, 31207, United States

Women's Lacrosse vs. Dartmouth
2026-03-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Five Star Stadium, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Bears host Dartmouth at Five Star Stadium.

Education M.Ed. and Ed.S. Webinar
2026-03-23 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.

Pre-Health Pathways Office Hours
2026-03-23 17:00 - 18:00 | 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!

Junior Faculty Research Series Featuring Dr. Anna Fleming
2026-03-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Presidents Dining Room, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
A research talk titled “Return of the Justices: The Power of Justices to Improve Citizen Attitudes Towards the Supreme Court” by Dr. Anna Fleming, Assistant Professor of Political Science. Sponsored by the Junior Faculty League at Mercer University.

Eid al-Fitr Luncheon
2026-03-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Business and Education Building, Room 116
Please join us for an Eid al-Fitr Luncheon on Tuesday, March 14 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Student Lougne, BE 116, Potluck Style
Click here for food signup and bring items for the Bear Necessities pantry.
Sponsored by OGE and SHSB with Bearlytics Club.

Women's Tennis vs. Furman
2026-03-24 14:30 - 16:30 | Copelan Tennis Complex, Mercer University Drive, Macon, Georgia, 31210
SoCon home opener for the Bears.

Educational Leadership Webinar
2026-03-24 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.

The Evening MBA: Information Session
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Mercer Innovation Center, 1501 Mercer University Dr, Macon, GA, 31207, United States
Join us at Mercer’s Innovation Center (Smisson Complex) to hear how our Evening MBA program can work into your busy schedule. During this time, we will give you the chance to ask any questions you may have and discuss the important next steps to apply.
Mercer Innovation Center (Smission Complex)
College Street
Macon, GA 31207
United States

MU Motion Moves Dance Classes
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Fitness Center Meeting Room
MU Motion Moves is a fun, energetic, hardworking, and passionate atmosphere, providing a safe space for students to artistically express themselves through dance. The club is all inclusive no matter what race, gender, or sexual orientation. This club was created to encompass all styles of dance including ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, hip-hop and contemporary. The dance classes will be open for dancers with and without experience. We are meeting every Tuesday this semester from 6-7 PM in the Fitness Center Meeting Room. We are excited for you all to join us!

Gerontology Sig Presents Virtual Talk With Nancy L. Kriseman, MSW
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Gerontology Sig Presents Virtual Talk With Nancy L. Kriseman, MSW, Geriatric Clinical Social Worker and Geriatric Consultant
March 24, 6-7 p.m., via Zoom
Join us on Zoom as Nancy shares her experience working with older adults in clinical settings, including insights on caring for and advocating for individuals with dementia.
https://mercer.zoom.us/my/briannastarkey

Pickleball Club
2026-03-24 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.

Delight Weekly Meeting
2026-03-24 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!

Still Small Voice
2026-03-25 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
A midweek reading and prayer.
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Rev. Dr. Greg DeLoach, Dean, School of Theology

Junior Early Graduate Admissions — Information Session
2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Stetson Hall, Room 251
Drop by to hear more about a new opportunity for Mercer Juniors to apply early for admission to a graduate business program. Connect with Drew McIntosh, Director of Graduate Admissions, to learn more about benefits including:
• Double Bear Scholarship
• Expedited Application (complete in less than 5 minutes)
• Early Admission Decision

G. Van Greene Distinguished Lecture: Dr. Jill Kolesar
2026-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Administration and Conference Center, 2930 Flowers Road South, Atlanta, 30341
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jill Kolesar, PharmD, MS, FCCP, Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Professor and Jean Schmidt Chair in Drug Discovery at the University of Iowa will deliver the G. Van Greene Distinguished lectureship on March 25, 2026 from 11:00-12:00 in the AACC Auditorium.
Dr. Kolesar’s research focuses on precision medicine and oncology drug development. She has authored more than 450 abstracts, research articles, and book chapters, and has received more than $30 million in research funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and other sources as a principal investigator. In addition, she has 9 patents or patents pending and has founded two start-up companies, Helix Diagnostics and VesiCure Technologies, based on technologies developed in her laboratory. She also edits leading pharmacy textbooks, including Pharmacotherapy Principles and Practice, Top 300 Drug, Top 200 Injectables and Top 100 Over the Counter Medication Flash Cards.

Sharing Our Faith on Campus
2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Elam Alexander Room, Tarver Library, 1501 mercer university drive, Macon, GA, 31207, United States
Dr. Russell W. Carlson, Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University of Georgia in Athens, speaks to the Faculty/Staff Christian Fellowship (FSCF) and all interested guests about his experience of being accused of violating students’ consciences by speaking to them on his convictions about the proper relationship between science and religious faith.

Junior Early Graduate Admissions — Information Session
2026-03-25 12:15 - 13:00 | Online
Can’t make it to the in-person session? Join us online to hear more about a new opportunity for Mercer Juniors to apply early for admission to a graduate business program. Connect with Drew McIntosh, Director of Graduate Admissions, to learn more about benefits including:
• Double Bear Scholarship
• Expedited Application (complete in less than 5 minutes)
• Early Admission Decision

Consider a Career in Counseling — Mercer's M.S. in Counseling Information Session
2026-03-25 17:00 - 17:30 | Online
Join our admissions team in this virtual information session as we discuss admission requirements, the application process, and share detailed program information.

M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology Webinar
2026-03-25 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

Master of Arts in Teaching: Initial Teaching Certification Webinar
2026-03-25 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.

Africa Film Series
2026-03-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Stetson Hall, 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 March 25, students, faculty, staff, and the public are welcome to join us in Stetson 251 as we watch and discuss “Dry,” a powerful Nollywood film that tackles child marriage and obstetric fistula, telling the story of teen Halima forced into a violent marriage, highlighting abuse, medical trauma, and social stigma to drive social change, and protect children.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Information Session Virtual
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, GA, United States
Are you passionate about helping others achieve optimal health and eager to advance your career in physical therapy? Join us for an exciting virtual information session to discover Mercer University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in Atlanta, Georgia! This is your opportunity to dive into our exceptional graduate program, whether you’re just starting your research or ready to apply this year. During the session, you’ll gain valuable insights into our innovative curriculum, get your questions answered about the admissions process, and explore how a DPT degree can help you reach your professional goals. Don’t miss this chance to take the next step toward a rewarding and impactful career in physical therapy with Mercer University. Register now on the website connect link and start your journey toward excellence and making a difference in the lives of others!

Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) Wednesday Night Large Group
2026-03-25 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!

Sandwich Making
2026-03-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Centenary United Methodist Church
Join Mercer DSA in making meals for the food-insecure in Middle Georgia! This event occurs every Thursday at 11 AM at the Fellowship Hall of Centenary United Methodist Church, where we make and distribute sandwiches to community fridges in the area.
