Mercer reports 10 new COVID-19 cases
Emily Rose Thorne, Editor in Chief
October 17, 2020
Mercer University announced 10 new cases of COVID-19 across its campuses in its weekly testing summary posted Friday.
Mercer enrolls 951 new undergrad students amid pandemic
Henry Keating, Contributing Writer
October 7, 2020
Mercer University enrolled 951 new residential undergraduate students this year, even amid a pandemic that threatened college admissions nationwide.
Mercer to administer free flu shots to prevent ‘twindemic’
Emily Rose Thorne, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2020
The vaccine will be available Oct. 21 and Oct. 28 in the Connell Student Center Lobby from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Shots will also be administered Oct. 22, 23, 26 and 27 in Heritage Hall of the University Center from 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
BREAKING: Mercer announces 10 new cases of COVID-19
Emily Rose Thorne, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2020
Mercer University announced 10 new cases of the novel coronavirus between its Macon and Atlanta campuses in its weekly testing summary published Friday. That’s the lowest number of positive cases reported in a weekly update this fall.
Here’s how Mercer revised Homecoming plans due to COVID-19
Emily Rose Thorne, Editor in Chief
September 30, 2020
When the Southern Conference canceled all fall conference sports competitions Aug. 13, including the Homecoming game, Mercer had to choose a new date and an out-of-conference opponent, according to Jill Kinsella, associate vice president for the Office of Alumni Services and executive director of the Alumni Association.
NEWS RUNDOWN: Mercer expands med school, Tarver installs commuter lounge and students phone bank for Biden
Emily Rose Thorne, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2020
Mercer University and its students have been busy since the fall semester began. Here’s a rundown of some of the top news stories from campus and beyond.
Great Books program implements three-year diversity plan
Mandi DeLong, Contributing Writer
September 25, 2020
The new director of the Great Books program, Charlotte Thomas, is working on a three-year plan to incorporate more works written by female authors and authors of color into the Great Books curriculum.
BREAKING: Mercer announces 36 new COVID-19 cases
Lars Lonnroth and Emily Rose Thorne
September 18, 2020
Mercer University announced 36 new cases of COVID-19 between the Macon and Atlanta campuses in its weekly testing summary posted Friday.
Student files lawsuit against Mercer over spring coronavirus response
Mary Helene Hall, Managing Editor
September 15, 2020
A Mercer University senior filed a class-action lawsuit against the school on behalf of all students who paid tuition for “in-person, hands-on educational services and experiences” in the spring 2020 semester.
BREAKING: Mercer reports 17 new COVID-19 cases
Mary Helene Hall, Managing Editor
September 11, 2020
Seventeen students and faculty have tested positive for COVID-19 across all campuses, according to Mercer’s weekly testing summary released Friday. The Macon campus makes up 15 of those cases, with 14 students and one faculty member testing positive.
Panhellenic bid day moving to virtual format
Mary Helene Hall, Managing Editor
September 10, 2020
The National Panhellenic Council made the decision to move all organization “bid days” to a virtual format Sept. 9.
Bear Fair 2.0: Virtual to in-person
Mary Helene Hall, Managing Editor
September 10, 2020
According to Director of Campus Life and Student Involvement Carrie Ingoldsby, Campus Life surveyed students and student organization representatives about their experiences at the virtual Bear Fair. About 130 individuals responded. Of those respondents, about 75% said they experienced some technical difficulties. The Caribbean Student Association was among the roughly 70 student organizations in attendance at Bear Fair 2.0. Member Tamara Barnard manned the organization’s booth for both the virtual and in-person Bear Fair.