New Mercer University president pays visit to Columbus Med School campus

New Mercer University President, Dr. Penny Elkins, visited the university’s medical school campus in Columbus on Wednesday ...
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Mercer University announces local students on Fall 2025 President’s, Dean’s Lists

Mercer University recently announced the President’s List and Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. Inclusion on these lists requires students to meet rigorous GPA standards specific to the college ...
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Williams scores 19, Mercer knocks off Baptist University of Florida 122-49

MACON, Ga. — MACON, Ga. (AP) — Zaire Williams scored 19 points as Mercer beat Baptist University of Florida 122-49 on Sunday. Williams added seven rebounds for the Bears (8-5). Baraka Okojie scored 14 ...
The Telegraph

How this Columbus native became Mercer University’s first female president

Last month, when the Mercer University Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve Penny Elkins as the 19th — and first female — president in the institution’s 192-year history, they did more than ...
WVVA

Nine people complete Mercer County drug court program

GLENWOOD, W.Va. (WVVA) - Hayley Hughes thought her life was over at 20. “I was strung out, homeless, stealing everything I could to get high,” Hughes said. Her drug of choice: fentanyl. Fentanyl is a ...