Mercer Events

Softball vs. Tennessee State
2026-02-27 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Sikes Field, Mercer University, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
First game of the weekend.

Guilty Pleasures by Brittany Coburn
2026-02-27 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-28 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-05 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-06 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.

Mercer Writers' Club
2026-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Ryals Hall, Room 205
Writers’ Club Meeting Every Friday at 5pm in Ryals Hall 205. Chill and write in a distraction-free environment. Meet other writers. Share and discuss your work.
To request alternative formats or other accommodations for a disability for this event, please contact the event organizer at least seven days before the event date.

Softball vs. Columbia
2026-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Sikes Field, Mercer University, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Bears battle Columbia.

Baseball vs. Penn
2026-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | OrthoGeorgia Park, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA, 31207, United States
Opening game of the weekend series.

Bands at The Grand Honor Band Festival
2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:30 | The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, 31201
Friday night will be the first of two concerts in the Bands at the Grand Honor Band Festival hosted by Mercer University Bands. The Mercer University Wind Ensemble will perform an exciting program on the lighter side of classical. Dr. Nathan Gay will be performing Salt of the Earth Concerto for Tuba and Wind Ensemble by Andy Scott.

Presidential Mercer Mixer — Fayetteville
2026-02-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Trilith Guesthouse, 350 Trilith Pkwy, Fayetteville, 30214
Join Mercer University Alumni and Friends for a Presidential Mercer Mixer at Trilith Guesthouse on Saturday, February 28. Meet Mercer University’s 19th President, Dr. Penny L. Elkins, and connect with fellow Mercer Alumni!

Baseball vs. Penn
2026-02-28 14:00 - 17:00 | OrthoGeorgia Park, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA, 31207, United States
Middle game of the weekend series.

Bands at The Grand Honor Band Festival
2026-02-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
The Saturday afternoon concert concludes the Third Annual Bands at the Grand Honor Band Festival. Top middle and high school students auditioned and traveled from around the state to participate in this 3-day festival full of masterclasses, performances, and community building.

Softball vs. Presbyterian
2026-02-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Sikes Field, Mercer University, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Bears battle Presbyterian.

Presidential Mercer Mixer — Brookhaven
2026-02-28 15:30 - 17:30 | Capital City Club, 53 W Brookhaven Dr NE, Atlanta, 30319
Join Mercer University Alumni and Friends for a Presidential Mercer Mixer at Capital City Club – Brookhaven – on Saturday, February 28. Meet Mercer University’s 19th President, Dr. Penny L. Elkins, and connect with fellow Mercer Alumni!

Men's Basketball vs. East Tennessee State University
2026-02-28 16:30 - 18:30 | Hawkins Arena, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Final home game of the season for the Bears.

Softball vs. Tennessee State
2026-02-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Sikes Field, Mercer University, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Bears battle Tennessee State.

Softball vs. Presbyterian
2026-03-01 12:30 - 14:30 | Sikes Field, Mercer University, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Final game of the weekend.

Baseball vs. Penn
2026-03-01 13:00 - 16:00 | OrthoGeorgia Park, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA, 31207, United States
Final game of the weekend series.

Women's Tennis vs. Georgia Southern
2026-03-01 13:30 - 15:30 | Copelan Tennis Complex, Mercer University Drive, Macon, Georgia, 31210
Bears host in-state rival Eagles.

Lead the Way in 2026 — Master's in Organizational Leadership Webinar
2026-03-02 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.

Mercer University School of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Virtual Information Session
2026-03-03 16:00 - 17:00 | ZOOM, United States
Join our Biomedical Sciences PhD Program Director for a virtual information session to help you decide if our program is right for you and to explore how the program may fit into your goals. You will find it a great way to learn more about the PhD BMS program itself and ask any specific questions that you might have.
Format: Presentation followed by Q & A.

Educational Leadership Webinar
2026-03-03 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.

Autism, AI and a Live Business Case with Dr. Nayak
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
How do you justify paying for a new 12‑minute AI test when autism already costs the U.S. hundreds of billions per year?
Join Prof. Arnab Nayak for an interactive session using EarliPoint—the first FDA‑authorized eye‑tracking tool to help diagnose autism in toddlers—as a live case. You’ll step into the roles of payers, hospitals, start‑ups, and families to decide: Should this technology be reimbursed and scaled? If so, how?
Open to all MBA and MS in Business Analytics students. No health‑care background needed—just curiosity about where business, economics, AI, and ethics meet.

How Data Science Is Transforming the Professional Marketplace — Master's in Data Science Webinar
2026-03-04 12:00 - 12:30 | Online

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Information Session — Virtual
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, GA, United States
Are you driven to make a significant impact on public health and eager to take your passion to the next level? Discover Mercer University’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program in Atlanta, Georgia! Join us for an engaging virtual information session where you’ll explore the expansive world of public health. Whether you’re just beginning your research or ready to apply this year, this is your chance to delve into our comprehensive graduate program. Learn about our dynamic curriculum, ask detailed questions about the admissions process, and find out how an MPH degree can empower you to achieve your career goals. With the flexibility to complete courses fully online, in person at our vibrant Atlanta campus, or through a hybrid model, our program is designed to fit your lifestyle. Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite your passion for public health and embark on a journey to make a real difference in communities around the world. Register now on the website connect link and step into an exciting future with Mercer University!

Research Seminar Series: Dr. Juliane Nguyen
2026-03-04 15:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM, United States
Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of the College of Pharmacy are invited to attend the March 4 COP Research Seminar Series.
This month’s speaker will be Dr. Juliane Nguyen, Professor and Vice Chair for the Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Dr. Nguyen’s research combines approaches in pharmaceutical sciences, molecular engineering, and bioinformatics to develop novel personalized biotherapies for cancer, inflammatory diseases, and heart disease. Her work has been published in high-impact journals, including Nature Communications, Nature Biotechnology, Advanced Functional Materials, and Biomaterials, amongst others, and she oversees research projects totaling more than $21M.
Her seminar, entitled “Sticky Solutions: Engineering Retention for Enhanced Therapeutic Efficacy,” will be delivered via the Zoom link below from 3-4 pm on 3/4, and all faculty, students, staff, and alumni are cordially invited to attend. As a reminder, out of respect for the speaker, please keep your video streams on so that the speaker is not engaging with empty Zoom black boxes.
Further information on Dr. Nguyen can be found at: https://nguyenlab.web.unc.edu/dr-juliane-nguyen/ and https://pharmacy.unc.edu/directory/julianen/
Meeting ID: 939 7384 2658
Passcode: [REDACTED]
The Research Seminar Series takes place every first Wednesday of the month from 3:00-4:00pm. Future Speakers in the series include:
· Apr 1, 2026 – Christopher McCurdy, Ph.D., FAAPS, Translational Drug Development Core and Department of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida
· May 6, 2026 – Kirk Evoy, Pharm.D., BCACP, FCCP, Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Texas-Austin

M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
2026-03-04 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
2026-03-04 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.

The Career Den: Professional Pathways Group
2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Join The Career Den: Professional Pathways Group every 1st Thursday at 7pm ET via Zoom. The Career Den is where Mercer Bears come together to explore career paths, share insights and build confidence for what’s next. This peer-led support group is designed with you in mind. Register on Handshake to attend the next meeting.

Consider a Career in Counseling — Mercer's M.S. in Counseling Information Session
2026-03-06 12:00 - 12:30 | Online
