Baccalaureate

Designed for rising juniors and seniors in high school, Bears On Deck is a great way to learn more about Mercer. Attend information sessions covering topics such as the admissions process, financial aid, and more.

Designed for rising juniors and seniors in high school, Bears On Deck is a great way to learn more about Mercer. Attend information sessions covering topics such as the admissions process, financial aid, and more.

This is the President's annual fall faculty meeting with full-time faculty.

Fall Convocation 2019

Come be amazed by Cresent Cirus!

a 90's themed fashion show

Come see Mercer's best talent at our talent show!

This holiday tradition, hosted by the Student Government Association, annually draws more than 500 students as well as faculty, staff and their families to Willingham Auditorium or the grounds outside it. The Mercer Singers and the Mercer Bearitones lead the audience in carols, the University Minister offers a Christmas meditation, and a faculty member entertains the audience with a traditional Christmas reading. The event concludes with the lighting of the Mercer Christmas tree and the serving of cookies and hot…

Join the Minority Mentor Program and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion as we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We will be marching from the Bear statue and proceed to Willingham Hall to hear from keynote speaker Dr. Kirk A. Nooks.

2nd Annual Living the Dream MLK Day Celebration Event featuring keynote speaker Dr. Kirk Nooks, president of Gordon State College. Event presented by Minority Mentor Program and Office of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives. First 100 students receive free t-shirts.

Founders' Day began in 1891 and was created as a celebration of Jesse Mercer's birthday. During the mid-1990's, the Student Government Association brought Founders' Day back to the Macon campus as one of the most cherished traditions. Join us as we celebrate this tradition as a prominent Mercerian is invited back to the University to share how Mercer has influenced his or her life.

Baccalaureate 2020

This is the President's annual fall faculty meeting with full-time faculty.

Please join us for a special night of music during our 19th annual presentation of Chamber Ensembles. Our unique program, featuring performers from Mercer’s Wind Ensemble, Marching Band and Colorguard, will take you on a diverse musical journey, with selections that range from hit blockbuster film scores to pieces composed by major Classical icons throughout history. We hope to see you at the concert!

A student and faculty panel to discuss culture and the issues the Latino and Hispanic community faces.

We are starting Homecoming Week off with some friendly Family Feud competition. Questions will be fall/Halloween related. Family costumes are not required, but you may coordinate group costumes if you want to! Only students who pre-registered as a team are able to participate in this event.

3rd Annual MLK Living the Dream March and Keynote Address Free T-shirts available.

Mercer students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to a moderated conversation with Dr. Beverly Tatum on Mercer’s Macon campus. The conversation will include dialogue on Tatum’s award-winning book Why are all the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? Masks are required. Social distancing must be maintained. The first 100 in-person attendees will receive an autographed copy!!!!!! At 4:45 p.m., Willingham Auditorium will be open for those attending the event in person. At 5:30-6:45 p.m., we will reaffirm our…

Join Pi Sigma Alpha and The Pre-Law Society for our Law School informational!! If you are interested in going to law school, We will host a panel of Mercer Law School faculty, staff, and a student to help give their insight and tips. Come with questions! MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Willingham at 6 pm on March 8th.

Baccalaureate is a faith-based ceremony celebrating the graduating class of 2021. It is for the seniors from the Macon undergraduate campus and from the College of Professional Advancement on the Macon campus. Students will make their last march across campus led by the Mercer University Pipe and Drum Band.

This is the President's annual fall faculty meeting with full-time faculty.

This is the President's annual fall faculty dinner with full-time faculty.

CaribSa is excited to announce our dance team tryouts. Tryouts will be held on September 15 in Willingham auditorium. Doors and registration will open at 6 p.m., tryouts will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. No experience is required and all nationalities and genders are welcome to try out.

CaribSA is excited to announce our dance team tryouts. Tryouts will be held on September 15 in Willingham auditorium. Doors and registration will open at 6 p.m., tryouts will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. No experience is required and all nationalities and genders are welcome to try out.

Performances by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Mexican soprano Sindy Gutiérrez, Marimba Orquesta Maderas del Volcán and Mariachi Búhos de Oro.

Panhellenic's Big Man On Campus is back! Come watch four of Mercer’s best guys compete in a pageant competition (featuring a catwalk, lip-sync, talent show, and more!), judged by some of our most beloved professors and campus-life advisors! All money raised goes towards Panhellenic’s philanthropy, Circle of Sisterhood, which helps educate young girls who are in need. November 17th @ 7:30 in Willingham Hall! Tickets are $3 if purchased before the event and $5 at the door! https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/1xv0ffPNWgR4vV0ILjQXG-auvLdxc8Hq9DWUYJlmP9Lk/edit?usp=drive_web ^link to…

Do you have a talent that you’d like to share with your Mercer family? Look no further! On Saturday, December 4, Mercer students have the opportunity to share their passions with a song, dance, poetry, etc. Our judges will choose their top 3 favorite acts - with all three receiving a monetary prize. But the prizes don’t stop there! Talent have the chance to be nominated by their peers as “Fan Favorite,” receiving a smaller - but worthwhile - prize.

This holiday tradition, hosted by the Student Government Association, annually draws more than 500 students as well as faculty, staff and their families to Willingham Auditorium. The Mercer Singers lead the audience in carols, the University Minister offers a Christmas meditation, and a faculty member entertains the audience with a traditional Christmas reading. The event concludes with the lighting of the Mercer Christmas tree. After the Christmas Tree Lighting, you are invited to Winter Wonderland in Penfield Hall for a…

Mercer students, faculty, and staff are invited to the MLK “Living the Dream” March and tribute on campus Thursday, January 13,  to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Masks are required. Social distancing must be maintained. There will also be a virtual option available for those who do not wish to participate in-person via the registration link provided below. Please register with the following link https://form.jotform.com/OS_MMP/mlk-2022 Let’s honor the life and work of Dr. Martin…

Founders’ Day began in 1891 and was created as a celebration of Jesse Mercer’s birthday. During the mid-1990’s, the Student Government Association brought Founders’ Day back to the Macon campus as one of the most cherished traditions. Join us as we celebrate this tradition as a prominent Mercerian is invited back to the University to share how Mercer has influenced his or her life. This year's keynote speaker is former Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal.

Join us as we collaborate with spoken-word artists for a night to remember!

A night of passion-filled, unashamed, reverent worship and encouragement for students and faculty from all walks and backgrounds to unite alongside one another under the name of Jesus. This event is not for one particular group, denomination, or ministry. Rather, it is for all who are hurting, those seeking rest and fellowship, those in need of peace and prayer, and anyone who wants to come and worship. Come experience the light of God alongside us!

Didn't like what the judges had to say about your performance? Upset that you didn't sign-up to perform? Regretting that you weren't able to attend in the fall? Have no fear because Mercer's Got Talent is back by popular demand! Come by on the last day of class to watch, perform, and /or critique your peers in the talent show of the semester. It's going to be quite the show, so you don't want to miss it.

Baccalaureate is a faith-based service that is student led and held in Willingham Auditorium. Macon undergrad students will process across the campus in regalia before the event, will touch Jesse Mercer’s head for luck and see their faculty before the event. Students can RSVP by using the link on the Baccalaureate website: https://www.mercer.edu/commencement/baccalaureate/.

President's 2022 Fall Faculty Meeting with full-time faculty

Mercer alumna Tiffani Alexander presents a movie screening of her film "The Tale of 2 Music Cities." The screening will take place on October 5, 2022, from 6-8 p.m. in Willingham Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. This is an official J.E.D.I.-Belonging Week Event.

A conversation concerning the solutions and strategies for gun violence locally and nationally.

The Iota Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is pleased to announce our event: Voter Education Before Going to the Polls. We have put together a panel of individuals with the expertise to answer frequently asked questions regarding voter education and to provide insight on things to take into consideration before reaching the polls. Attendees will be provided the opportunity to ask their own questions through an anonymous platform, during our Q&A session. The event will be held…

A dance competition with judges and prizes!

Individuals and organizations can come dressed up in the style of any decade.

Come audition for ASA's Culture Night! Culture Night is ASA's biggest event of the year where we highlight various African cultures through a play, fashion show, and dance performance. No experience is required so come audition for this amazing event! *If you are auditioning for the fashion show, please wear heels or dress shoes* If you have any questions or concerns please email damilola.z.ige@live.mercer.edu!

This holiday tradition, hosted by the Student Government Association, annually draws hundreds of students as well as faculty, staff and their families to Willingham Auditorium. The Mercer Singers lead the audience in carols, the University minister offers a Christmas meditation, and a faculty/staff member entertains the audience with a traditional Christmas reading. The event concludes with the lighting of the Mercer Christmas tree and Winter Wonderland in the Village.

Come audition for ASA's Culture Night! Culture Night is ASA's biggest event of the year where we highlight various African cultures through a play, fashion show, and dance performance. No experience is required so come audition for this amazing event! *If you are auditioning for the fashion show, please wear heels or dress shoes* If you have any questions or concerns please email damilola.z.ige@live.mercer.edu!

Founders’ Day began in 1891 and was created as a celebration of Jesse Mercer’s birthday. During the mid-1990s, the Student Government Association brought Founders’ Day back to the Macon campus as one of the most cherished traditions. Join us as we celebrate this tradition as a prominent Mercerian is invited back to the University to share how Mercer has influenced his or her life.

Come and enjoy Survey Says, the "Family Feud" inspired game show! Cash prizes to contestants and fun for all!

2023 Honors Convocation recognizes talented students who have excelled in their studies in CLAS, Business, Engineering, Education, CoPA, Music, CHP and University Library. They will receive specific awards from each of these programs for the work they have accomplished.

Baccalaureate Sunday, May 14, 2023 5:00 PM Willingham Auditorium Macon Campus

This is the President's annual fall faculty meeting with full-time faculty.

This event will be a live version of the show Wild-N-Out. There will be 2 different teams with 15 members on stage at all time. They will compete in various rounds similar to the show, and the winner will receive merch from Wild-N-Out. Players would register for the event.

Registered Homecoming teams will perform in a fashion show competition dressed up as characters from cartoons and animated movies.

Teams will come dressed in the style of any animation. Team members will compete in various categories, but no one person can compete in more than one category. Teams are encouraged to use the different animations for each category! Check-in starts at 6:00, and the show will start at 6:30.

Organizations will create a lip sync routine that incorporates Mercer Spirit as well as the theme of Homecoming Week. Music mash-ups and themed props are required. Check-in will start at 7:00, and the Lip Sync Battle will start at 7:30

We will have people sign up to participate to guess who is not something. We have multiple rounds with different participants to guess who is not the same as them, with 5-6 students, and we will have a couple of rounds for ranking students for who is the best in a certain category. In the ranking rounds, we will have five people being ranked and one ranker. The winners of each category will receive a prize basket for guessing correctly…

This holiday tradition, hosted by the Student Government Association, annually draws hundreds of students as well as faculty, staff and their families to Toney Auditorium in Willingham Hall. The Mercer Singers lead the audience in carols, the University minister offers a Christmas meditation, and faculty/staff members entertain the audience with a traditional Christmas reading. The event concludes with the lighting of the Mercer Christmas tree and Winter Wonderland in the Village.

2024 Founders’ Day Convocation Wednesday, February 7 10:20 am Willingham Auditorium Macon Campus Keynote Speaker: Dr. Barry Jenkins Vice Provost Emeritus Former Mercer University Dean of Students and SGA Advisor Presented by the Heritage Life Committee of the Student Government Association All Macon Undergraduate classes will end and academic offices close at 9:55 am, with classes resuming and offices reopening within ten (10) minutes following the ceremony so that everyone may attend.  We understand certain offices cannot close during this…

Still looking for a Valentine this year? Sign up here to play Love is Blind on Friday, February 9, in Toney Auditorium in Willingham Hall at 5pm!

BACCALAUREATE Sunday, May 12, 2024 │ 5:00 PM Willingham Hall - Toney Auditorium, Macon Campus Coordinator: Doug Pearson & Michele Josey 478.301.2685

President's annual fall faculty meeting with full-time faculty.