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Yearly Archives: 2014

  • 23
    Dec

    School of Medicine Dean Receives Georgia Family Physician of the Year Award

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    By Kyle Sears
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    William Bina, MD, FAAFP, dean of the Mercer University School of Medicine, received the 2014 Georgia Family Physician of the ...
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  • 19
    Dec

    Tift College of Education Alumnus One of Four Finalists for National Superintendent of the Year

    Education
    By Kyle Sears
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    0
    Mercer University Tift College of Education alumnus Dr. Philip Lanoue has been named a finalist for 2015 National Superintendent of ...
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  • 19
    Dec

    College of Pharmacy Professor Receives Gates Foundation Subaward for Pharmacokinetic Modeling in HIV Study

    Pharmacy
    By Kay Torrance
    501
    0
    Dr. Rebecca Burns, assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences and director of the Center for Pharmacometrics at Mercer University's College of ...
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  • 19
    Dec

    Mercer University Opera Presents Handel's Alcina Jan. 15-18

    General
    By Meagan Evans
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    The Mercer University Opera will present Handel's Alcina in Fickling Hall on Mercer's Macon campus Jan. 15-18.
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  • 19
    Dec

    Mercer University Student Receives Mobile Atlanta Scholarship from Metro Atlanta Chamber

    Pharmacy
    By Kay Torrance
    565
    0
    Mercer University student Elizabeth Lai was recently announced as one of four recipients of the Metro Atlanta Chamber's Mobile Atlanta ...
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  • 17
    Dec

    College of Pharmacy Professor Receives Sub-contract to Help Develop Prescription Drug Deactivation System

    Pharmacy
    By Kay Torrance
    503
    0
    Dr. Ajay Banga, professor and chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Mercer University's College of Pharmacy, has been ...
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  • 17
    Dec

    Sophomore Wins Top Prize Among Analytical Chemistry Presentations at ACS Regional Meeting

    General
    By Kyle Sears
    601
    0
    Mercer University sophomore Kaydren Orcutt received the first-place prize among analytical chemistry poster presentations at the 2014 Southeastern Regional Meeting ...
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  • 17
    Dec

    Junior Participates in National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Program in Qatar

    General
    By Kyle Sears
    488
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    Mercer University junior Emily Bless was one of 10 students from American universities to travel to Doha, Qatar, Nov. 28-Dec. ...
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  • 16
    Dec

    Mercer University to Observe Human Sex Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Week on Atlanta Campus

    Professional Advancement
    By Kyle Sears
    613
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    Mercer University will observe Human Sex Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Week on the Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus ...
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  • 11
    Dec

    Penfield College Professor Awarded $50,000 Grant to Support the Development of Earth Literacy

    Aspire, General
    By Kyle Sears
    687
    0
    A professor in Mercer University's Penfield College has been awarded a $50,000 grant from a center within the National Science ...
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A Mercer University alumna, Nancy Grace has been n A Mercer University alumna, Nancy Grace has been named one of Hollywood’s most impactful and powerful women by both Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. Double Bear Grace, who holds degrees from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Law as well as an LLM from New York University, became a household name as the no-nonsense host of her eponymous, top-rated show on CNN’s Headline News. Currently headlining the hit Oxygen series "Injustice with Nancy Grace," Grace remains one of television’s most sought after legal analysts, having appeared on "Oprah," "The View," "The Today Show," "Good Morning America" and "Dr. Phil," among many others. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of five books and the executive producer of Hallmark's popular series, "Hailey Dean Mysteries." . A tireless victims’ rights advocate, Grace currently hosts a daily podcast, "Crime Stories with Nancy Grace," on Sirius XM and Fox Nation and runs the go-to crime website, www.crimeonline.com. She also serves on Mercer’s Board of Trustees. Her most important job, though, is being mother to twins John David and Lucy and wife to David. . #MercerMade is a series in which we feature notable people, businesses, products and inventions connected to Mercer University. @thenancygrace
As we honor #blackhistorymonth, we reflect on some As we honor #blackhistorymonth, we reflect on some of the African-American students and faculty who paved the way for future generations of talented Mercerians. Swipe 👈 to see more photos. . (1ST PHOTO) 1970: Lou Johnson, Mercer’s first black student-athlete, graduated. . (2ND PHOTO) 1963: In April, Sam Oni became the first black student accepted at Mercer, making the University one of the first private colleges in the South to desegregate before the 1964 Civil Rights Act. . (3RD PHOTO) 1963: Bennie Stephens (pictured here at right), Cecil Dewberry and Sam Oni were the first black students to enroll at Mercer and began classes in September of that year. . (4TH PHOTO) 1968: Betty Jean Walker graduated as the first African-American female to receive a four-year degree from Mercer. . (5TH PHOTO) 1972: Mercer alumnus Gary Johnson was appointed coordinator of the Black Studies program and became the first black faculty member at Mercer.
The making of our leader Bear ... from an undergra The making of our leader Bear ... from an undergraduate in Oklahoma to Mercer’s 18th president. Swipe 👈 to see a photo of President William Underwood from his college days. #presidentsday #thenandnow #facultyflashback
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1-year-old Toby is excited for the return of @merc 1-year-old Toby is excited for the return of @mercer.baseball on Friday. This pup has Frenchie ears, weenie-dog length and terrier stubbornness. His best friend is @lilweenielenny, and he not so secretly wants Cricket (President Underwood's dog) to be his girlfriend. 📷: @indiaellison #dogsofmercer
It's #GoRedWeek, and Mercer is highlighting five s It's #GoRedWeek, and Mercer is highlighting five simple steps for heart health. Follow Mercer's Facebook and Twitter pages this week to see videos of Toby as he learns about his health. . . . @mercerathletics @mercer_mbb @mercermedicine #hearthealth #mercerbears #hearthealthy #knowyournumbers
If those steps could talk ... The stairs of Mercer If those steps could talk ... The stairs of Mercer's buildings have served as the setting for discussion, congratulations and consolation for decades. This photo taken in front of Willingham Hall appeared in a 1940s issue of The Cauldron. #tbt
Another Founders' Day in the books! The Hon. Louis Another Founders' Day in the books! The Hon. Louis Sands, a double-Bear, spoke about his experiences at Mercer and shared his insights with students, faculty and staff during the program at Willingham Auditorium. #mercertraditions
Photographer @LesleeMitchell, a 2001 School of Law Photographer @LesleeMitchell, a 2001 School of Law graduate, is known for her Matchbox car prints, as well as her wedding and interior photography. She is based in Nashville but travels all over to shoot. Her photos have been featured in Architectural Digest, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Living, Country Living, and BRIDE magazines and on the covers of several books. . "The thing I love the most about my work is that it makes me smile," she said. . #MercerMade is a series in which we feature notable people, businesses, products and inventions connected to Mercer University.
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