State News
Kemp among state leaders to sue Biden over vaccine mandate
By Max Kilham | November 29Kemp's lawsuit foreshadows further resistance to the mandate.
Coronavirus
Campus News
Mercer professors participate in disputation on COVID-19 vaccine mandates
By Dean Yusuf | November 3Professors from the political science, sociology, global health and religion departments discussed vaccine mandates from the perspective of their respective fields.
Local News
As the COVID-19 vaccine nears approval for children, decision looms for Bibb County parents
By Dean Yusuf | October 20The Bibb County School District believes that the research implemented in making decisions on vaccinations have the best interests of the population in mind.
Campus News
Free flu shots to be administered on Mercer's Macon Campus
By Samantha Homcy | October 12There is no need to schedule an appointment with Mercer Medicine, and those who plan to get flu shots should come prepared with their insurance card and Bear Card.
Campus News
All Mercer employees required to be vaccinated due to Biden mandate
By Mary Helene Hall | September 30The requirement extends to faculty, staff and student employees.
Campus News
Vaccine town hall, clinic to be held by Mercer Faith in the Vaccine Ambassadors
By Alina Noorani | September 10“It is a group that has the idea that people of all different faith traditions and no faith traditions can work together on projects for the common good,” Mercer Professor Darlene Flaming said.
News
Mercer’s COVID-19 mask policy allows varying rules across departments
By Samantha Homcy | September 9Each academic department is allowed to determine whether they will require masks in classrooms, regardless of vaccination status.
Campus News
COVID-19 cases jump as students return to Macon campus, classes begin
By Mary Helene Hall | September 3Over 70 cases of COVID-19 were reported on Mercer University’s Macon campus this week according to the weekly testing summary. The number has nearly doubled each week since students began moving back on campus.The week freshmen moved in for Bear Beginnings, August 13-19, the Macon campus reported ...
Campus News
Panhellenic recruitment to begin virtually after positive COVID-19 cases
By Mary Helene Hall | September 2Mercer Panhellenic will begin the first round of fall formal recruitment virtually via Zoom Friday.Each round was scheduled to be in-person originally, but three members of Panhellenic sororities reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 Monday and Tuesday, according to the Office of Campus Life in a ...
Campus News
Free COVID-19 vaccines to be offered at Bear Fair, Mercer Law School, Penfield Hall
By Samantha Homcy | August 22Mercer is encouraging students, faculty and community members to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by offering free and convenient opportunities to get the shot. In an email sent to the Mercer community Aug. 12, President Bill Underwood said that Mercer’s goal is to have 80% of students either fully ...
State News
Kemp says no to state shut-down, encourages vaccines
By Henry Keating | August 19Brian Kemp, the governor of Georgia, is taking some action to protect the state against COVID-19, but he is still refusing to shut down the state. Kemp says his stance against closing the state is due to the fact he does not want to stop Georgians from being able to provide for their families. However, ...
Opinion
OPINION: Mercer is taking the coward’s approach to COVID-19 guidelines
By Micah Johnston | August 18This is an opinion article. Any views expressed belong solely to the author and are not representative of The Cluster.COVID-19 has drawn divisive lines between friends, families, coworkers and everyone in between. It’s not an easy topic to avoid, and it’s a controversial one once it gets brought ...
Campus News
Masks now required on campus for unvaccinated individuals
By Samantha Homcy | August 18Mercer has updated its campus vaccination and mask policy according to an Aug. 12 announcement. The university now requires unvaccinated students, employees and guests to wear masks in indoor public spaces. The university does not require masks for individuals in outdoor settings. While the statement ...
Campus News
Mercer to participate in White House vaccine challenge
By Micah Johnston | June 17[related title="Related Stories" stories="28404,28401,28037,28301" align="right" background="on" border="all" shadow="off"] Mercer officially joined the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge last Thursday, according to the university. The school will participate in the program at the request of the White ...
Campus News
Mercer to participate in White House vaccine challenge
By Micah Johnston | June 17Mercer officially joined the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge last Thursday, according to the university. The school will participate in the program at the request of the White House and the U.S Department of Education.The College Vaccine Challenge advocates for colleges and universities around the ...
Campus News
Students not required to receive COVID-19 vaccine, unvaccinated to be tested weekly
By Mary Helene Hall | June 10Students and faculty will not be required to have their COVID-19 vaccines for the fall semester, according to an email Thursday from university President Bill Underwood.Vaccinated students and faculty will fill out a "screening questionnaire," and unvaccinated students and faculty will be ...
Campus News
Masks off, Mercer: Masks no longer required once fully vaccinated
By Mary Helene Hall | May 21Mercer will no longer require students, faculty and staff who are fully vaccinated to wear masks on any of its campuses, according to an email from the university Monday. The updated guidance is a stark contrast from previously requiring all members of the Mercer community to wear masks while indoors ...
Campus News
PHOTO GALLERY: Bearstock 2021 features Jesse McCartney
By Mary Helene Hall | April 19Mercer University's annual Bearstock took place April 17 on Cruz Plaza. The outdoor event, which was free and open to all Mercer students, featured headliner Jesse McCartney. [gallery size="full" ids="28338,28339,28340,28341,28342,28343,28344,28345,28346,28355,28347,28348,28356,28349,28350,28351,28352,28353,28354"] ...
News
BREAKING: Macon campus accepting appointments for COVID-19 vaccine
By Mary Helene Hall | March 29Mercer University’s Macon campus received its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a Monday night email from the Provost’s office. The university received the Pfizer vaccine, and appointments can be made by Mercer students and employees as well as members of the Macon community ...
State News
All Georgians now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, Mercer Macon distribution remains unclear
By Mary Helene Hall | March 26All residents of Georgia age 16 and over are eligible starting today to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to an announcement from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.The announcement took place on Tuesday in Atlanta at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.The order comes after President Joe Biden ensured all Americans ...
