Wiggs Hall was opened in 1903 as the first science building on the Macon campus and was originally built to host chemistry, pharmacy and physics classes.
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Mercer continues its prestigious Special Considerations Programs for law, medicine, business
By Dean Yusuf | April 12These programs do not offer extra preparation for professional school but instead offer peace of mind to pre-professional students allowing them a better chance of admission to graduate or professional school and in some cases, the chance to accelerate and start their careers early.
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Rylan Allen to continue as SGA President with new VP Abigail Yemisrach
By Mary Helene Hall | April 3In an uncontested election, junior Rylan Alen will continue his tenure as Student Government Association President. Junior Abigail Yemisrach will replace current Vice President and soon-to-be-graduate Natalie Yaeger.
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Ramadan brings life changes for Mercer students and professors
By Dean Yusuf | April 2Some Muslim students at Mercer have also taken steps to take the month more seriously in an attempt to get closer to their faith even while taking their full course load.
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Brightly colored pastels mark return of Mercer Masala's Holi celebration
By Samantha Homcy | April 1“This is my first time I actually celebrated, I’m super enthused. I feel like a kid again.”
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Mercer Theatre opens production of “Eurydice”
By Samantha Homcy | March 31"It is our hope here at the theatre that all who come to see the show are amazed and caught up in the story that we have worked so hard to put out," senior Laura Ashlyn Pridgen said. "Getting a genuine audience reaction to our work is what I’m most excited for.”
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Business school professors lead paid book club
By Mandi DeLong | March 28“The goal was and continues to be to have a small and intimate space in which students and professors can engage in conversation about important economic, social and political topics,” business professor Antonio Saravia said.
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Pre-law student revitalizes publication to promote student research
By Sam Tupper | March 25“I hope that Mercer Review becomes a similar premiere student-run and student-researched publication,” Wilson said. “This is a great way for Mercer undergraduates to get involved through reworking class projects or exploring new ideas.”
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Rapper Smino to headline Bearstock 2022
By Mary Helene Hall | March 18"We are just trying to live up to the name of Bearstock as much as possible," Chambers said. "It is a very daunting task, but we are trying our very best. We have the best support."
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Mercer chosen to work with the U.S. Dept. of State’s Diplomacy Lab
By Dean Yusuf | March 14“Students who participate in these courses will gain valuable experience, build relationships with members of the Foreign Service and learn more about international cooperation,” Davis said.
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Retiring German professor reflects on 39 years at Mercer
By Eliza Moore | March 14“I love seeing students’ eyes light up when they hear or see something new, especially when it relates to the German language,” Edward Weintraut said.
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MerServe’s Spring Break for Service returns for 2022
By Ivana Opoku | March 4“We really want to bridge the gap between Mercer students and the community because we believe it is so important to give back to the community,” Special Service Coordinator for MerServe Drew Boyett said.
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Tattnall Square Center for the Arts secures $34,000 for new theatre control booth
By Alina Noorani | March 1“The structure will definitely make us a more competitive program when it comes to realistic training,” Mann said.
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to host panel discussion on Russian invasion of Ukraine
By Henry Keating | February 28The event will conclude with a question and answer session. The event is free and open to the public.
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Faculty Feature: Biology professor Linda Hensel uses biofilms to inspire next generation of researchers
By Dean Yusuf | February 28Each year, Dr. Hensel and her student researchers have been developing drugs to test against different biofilms with many of these students producing enough research to present at BEAR Day and research conferences all over the nation.
