Megan Jackson

Megan Jackson ‘25 is a Journalism student with a goal of working in multimedia journalism. Megan currently acts as The Cluster's co-Editor-in-Chief. In her free time, she enjoys reading a good book or spending time with her sorority sisters.

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William D. Underwood to step down from presidency in 2026

By Gabriel Kopp and Megan Jackson | April 26

The university announced Friday that President William D. Underwood intends to step down from his position at Mercer and return to teaching in 2026. A committee to determine the university's 19th president will be formed in the coming days, according to the university, and led by Board of Trustees Chair Thomas Bishop, a former executive at Southern Company.

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SGA announces 2025 presidential election results

By Megan Jackson | March 21

Alisha Mitchell '26 and Callie Lowery '26 won the nomination for the 2025-2026 presidential and vice presidential student government association election on March 20, resulting in cheers and claps as current SGA president Dalton Loyd '25 unfurled a sign in the Connell Student Center, announcing the pair's success.

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Meet the lineup, Bearstock 2025: Neon Trees, Mothafunka and DJ "OHNOHEDIDNT"

By Megan Jackson | March 18

Bearstock, Mercer's annual spring music festival, will take place March 29 and feature performaces from DJ "OHNOHEDIDNT," Mothafunka and Neon Trees.

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Mayor Lester Miller speaks at Founders' Day celebration

By Megan Jackson | February 10

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller '91 spoke at Mercer’s Founders' Day ceremony as students, faculty, staff and alumni filled Toney Auditorium to take part in the celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

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Fun in the Snow: Mercer students make the most of winter weather

By Megan Jackson and Alisha Mitchell | January 24

The Macon campus became a snowy battleground as students enjoyed the snow-covered streets after a long day of anticipation of a snow-filled campus.

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Mercer rings in holidays ahead of finals

By Gabriel Kopp and Megan Jackson | December 12

Mercer’s campus lit up on Thursday evening as hundreds of students attended the annual Christmas tree lighting and Winter Wonderland celebrations.

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ATO hosts philanthropy powderpuff tournament

By Megan Jackson | October 18

Four sorority teams faced off in a powderpuff tournament hosted by Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) fraternity on Thursday, Oct. 17. The tournament was hosted in order to support the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Research and Education Foundation (SCARE).SCARE raises money in order to donate automated external defibrillators, ...

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Mercer student Mason Sells passes away during intramural soccer game

By Megan Jackson | September 24

Mason Sells ‘26 of Peachtree City died Monday night after collapsing during an intramural soccer game, according to Mercer University. Sells was transported by ambulance to Atrium Health Navicent, where he was pronounced dead. Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones told 13WMAZ on Tuesday that Sells ...

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Be a Good NeighBear sees success despite weekend rain

By Megan Jackson | September 17

Despite the overcast skies and drizzly weather, more than 300 students participated in MerServe's annual Be a Good NeighBear event over the weekend.This year's NeighBear event included over 15 community partners and featured opportunities for students such as tutoring, trash pickup, assisting ...

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Asked and Answered: 14 Questions with President Underwood

By Megan Jackson | April 29

Students asked and Mercer University’s President Bill Underwood answered. From dog names to policy changes, here are 14 questions the student body had for their president.

Megan Jackson

William D. Underwood to step down from presidency in 2026

SGA announces 2025 presidential election results

Meet the lineup, Bearstock 2025: Neon Trees, Mothafunka and DJ "OHNOHEDIDNT"

Mayor Lester Miller speaks at Founders' Day celebration

Fun in the Snow: Mercer students make the most of winter weather

Mercer rings in holidays ahead of finals

ATO hosts philanthropy powderpuff tournament

Mercer student Mason Sells passes away during intramural soccer game

Be a Good NeighBear sees success despite weekend rain

Asked and Answered: 14 Questions with President Underwood

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