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(11/12/25 11:56pm)
Mercer sorority Chi Omega is debuting two limited edition drinks this week with Mercer on Mission success story ZBeans. The collaboration, which organizers said will be available only until Friday, Nov. 14, features two offerings. The first, a play on the sorority's name, Chai O, is a white mocha chai drink topped with cherry cold foam. Additionally, the shop is offering a Red Hot Refresher, a caffeinated strawberry-mango energy drink akin to Starbucks' Refresher drinks.
(11/06/25 5:00am)
Mercer University BearSign offered a space for students to connect to deaf culture and learn American Sign Language at their second meeting on Oct. 16. With a turnout of around 20 students in Stetson Hall, BearSign Vice President Eliza Penfield '26 guided students through signing the alphabet. Soon after, the executive team explained how to express emotions, majors and minors using ASL.
(11/11/25 6:10pm)
Update at 2:55 p.m.: A bomb threat emailed into the University on Tuesday was deemed to be a false alarm, and "access to the Admissions Building and surrounding areas has been restored," the University announced at 2:49 p.m. The shelter-in-place orders sent out in response to the threat have also been lifted, according to the email.
(11/10/25 8:13pm)
After an unprecedented run to the finals of the Southern Conference Championship, the women's soccer (10-7-3, 3-3-3 Southern Conference) lost to Samford University (13-2-5, 7-0-2 SoCon) on Sunday, Nov. 9, 4-1.
(11/10/25 12:36am)
Editor's note: This story was originally written and shared with The Cluster by The Macon Melody. To read the article on The Melody's site, click here.
(11/10/25 5:35pm)
After four summers of Mercer on Mission trips to Mexico, Mercer University hosted three students and two professors from Universidad Tecnológica de Izúcar de Matamoros for a weeklong cultural exchange last week, Nov. 1-7.
(11/09/25 4:19am)
Mercer football (8-1, 7-0 Southern Conference) beat conference foe No. 24 Western Carolina University (6-4, 5-1 SoCon) this Saturday, Nov. 8, 49-47, to get within one win of the program's second straight SoCon title. The win also solidified the No. 12 Bears' position in the NCAA FCS Playoffs for the third straight year.
(11/08/25 2:25pm)
Women’s basketball (1-1, 0-0 Southern Conference) opened its home slate with a challenging matchup against Clemson University (2-0, 0-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) on Thursday night, Nov. 6, falling 72-51.
(11/08/25 2:42am)
Mercer football (7-1, 6-0 Southern Conference) takes on Western Carolina University (6-3, 5-0 SoCon) on Saturday in a battle for the sole lead of the conference. The matchup is also a contest between the only two teams left undefeated in SoCon play, with the No. 12 Bears traveling up to Cullowhee, N.C. to take on the No. 24 Catamounts. Saturday’s winner will likely claim the conference title, too, though WCU has two SoCon games left in their schedule after this week while Mercer has just one.
(11/07/25 10:40pm)
Mercer Players hosted a night of intrigue and murder mystery on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The club's president, Danica Dilione ‘27, invited students via email to join the club, encouraging attendees to dress in 1920s attire and providing short descriptions of the night’s roles. The club hosts themed Murder Mystery nights every semester. This time around, characters included the “Gangster,” “Detective,” “Photographer” and many more.
(11/07/25 11:52pm)
Vertigo Vinyl traded jump scares for Florence Welsh’s haunting vocals this Halloween, kicking off the holiday with a listening party on the day that Florence + The Machine released its new album, “Everybody Scream,” on Oct. 31. The shop regularly hosts listening parties for a variety of artists, as it did last week for the popular indie rock band from London. The album blared through the store’s speakers while attendees discussed their favorite songs.
(11/06/25 1:49am)
Women’s basketball (1-0) defeated the University of North Carolina–Asheville (0-1) in their season opener on the road on Monday, 48-39. The Bears’ defense shone in a game where they forced 28 turnovers, leading to their fourth straight win over the Bulldogs, who play in the Big South Conference.
(11/06/25 1:32am)
The men’s basketball team started off the 2025-2026 season with a loss, falling short 76-61 to No. 18 University of Tennessee on the road on Monday. The Bears were outscored in every quarter of the game, but put together a relatively strong performance against a tough, ranked SEC opponent.
(11/05/25 3:19pm)
Millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as food stamps, are facing uncertainty as the program has been partially suspended due to the federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1. This disruption means recipients will only receive half of their usual benefits until Congress determines sufficient funds are available to support the program, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
(11/05/25 12:19am)
In the sports world, hockey season just started, and for Macon hockey fans far from the ice rinks of Boston and New York, the city has its own team. The Macon Mayhem was established back in 2014 and began playing in the 2015-2016 season after relocating from Augusta. Since the team's move, it has developed strong ties to the community and formed a loyal and dedicated fan base while enjoying some early success.
(11/03/25 5:21am)
In a back and forth brawl, Mercer football (7-1, 6-0 Southern Conference) bested the Furman Paladins (5-4, 3-3 SoCon), 52-28 on the road, remaining undefeated in conference play. The team covered 628 yards of total offense, led by freshman quarterback Braden Atkinson ‘29, who finished the game with 426 yards and four scores.
(11/01/25 8:02pm)
The Alexander II Math and Science Magnet School, located a block from Mercer's campus, opened a new outdoor classroom on Thursday, Oct. 30. The space was put together in part with help from volunteers from the University's community service board, MerServe.
(11/01/25 9:48pm)
As the orchestra begins to play and the lights rise, the stage springs to life and Mercer University’s Fickling Hall transforms into a gallery of love stories, both sweet and chaotic. In “Public Lies, Private Truths,” Mercer’s Opera invites audiences on a musical journey that explores the complexities of connection from first flirtations to fractured marriages.
(10/31/25 2:00pm)
Mercer football (6-1, 5-0 Southern Conference) is set to take on Furman University (5-3, 3-2 SoCon) this Saturday, in a game t that has been billed as the conference's biggest rivalry by Mercer Athletics. Campus Life and the Mercer Maniacs are offering free fare for a trip to support the team in Greenville, S.C. Registration and other information is available via student email.
(10/30/25 7:18pm)
Mercer's chapter of Phi Mu hosted its annual charity concert, Bonnamu, to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the Society Garden. The Miracle Network provides funding for around 170 children’s hospitals to assist life-saving treatments, research and financial assistance for patients’ families.
