Knights Soccer Camp huge success (3) Jul 19, 2008
Former Upson-Lee standouts Nick English and Jarred Brown volunteered, along with college players, Mercer University senior Wynn Trice and former Shorter College player Will Bentley. We had a blast , says Coach Joiner. (Thomaston Times, GA)
State ends year deep in the red Jul 17, 2008
During the past 35 years, overall collections have fallen only during fiscal years 2002 and 2003, said economist Roger Tutterow of the Stetson School of Business at Mercer University. Adjusted for inflation, the 'real' level of collections also fell during two recessions, in 1991-92 and 1980-81, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ex-lawyer found with $50,000 of stolen items, police say Jul 13, 2008
This time 10 years ago, Strickland was completing his studies at Macon's Mercer University. He was admitted to the bar in December 1998. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
It's a solid bet we're all speculators at heart Jul 7, 2008
The authors of this editorial both speculated when signing contracts with Mercer University we placed a bet that for the next academic year, Mercer provides the best employment opportunity for the two of us. Our students are speculating that the up-front cost they are incurring to obtain their undergraduate and MBA degrees is a gamble worth taking they all hope to make higher returns in the future, but this is uncertain and clearly speculation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Charity bicycle tour makes pit stop at ASU Jul 7, 2008
" he said. Peters said riding on the Journey of Hope was one of his best college memories. "You sweat, you smell, but the lives you change on the road are second to none," he said. Accounting and finance junior Drayton Perkins attends Mercer University in Georgia and said he joined Pi Kappa Phi after an older friend from high school joined the fraternity when he got to Mercer. "Around campus we're known as the southern gentlemen," Perkins said. "It's nice to be seen like that. " Last year seven... (Web Devil, AZ)
New SCSU womens basketball coach keeping busy, staying quiet Jun 28, 2008
NOV. 18 - MERCER UNIVERSITY. NOV. 25 - at Gardner-Webb. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Questionnaire: State Representative District 3 candidate Bob Jenkins Jun 26, 2008
Mercer University Law School (1990) Juris Doctor. Do you have a philosophy or words to live by. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Verizon Wireless hires new regional director Jun 25, 2008
Hornaday earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, and her master's degree in business administration from Mercer University in Atlanta. Verizon Wireless is a joint venture between (NYSE: VZ) and (NYSE: VOD). (Louisville Business First, KY)
MCG names new Savannah campus chief Jun 17, 2008
Dr. Martin, an Aiken County native, is a former MCG employee and a current instructor at Mercer University School of Medicine. She is excited about bringing more medical education to her adopted hometown. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cleveland wants to set a higher standard Jun 14, 2008
" Cleveland said he also believes in professional maintenance of case files, particularly with regard to probationers, and diligent awareness of case histories so that both law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys have up-to-date information. Instead of keeping the district attorney's office for the five-county judicial circuit consolidated in Bainbridge, Cleveland said he would like to re-open branch offices in Grady and Mitchell counties, with an assistant DA available, even on a... (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Nathaniel Ford Sr. Jun 10, 2008
Education: Bachelor's degree from Mercer University. First job: Newspaper boy in Queens, New York. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Making math with yarn Jun 7, 2008
"Crochet, knitting and other crafts allow people to visualize, recontextualize and develop new problems and answers," said Carolyn Yackel, a mathematician at Mercer University in Georgia. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Georgia's minimum wage on the rise Jun 7, 2008
5 percent in 1997, 12 percent in 1991), not as part of a multiyear plan, noted Roger Tetterow, professor of economics at the Atlanta campus of Mercer University. "A 40 percent increase over a two-year period is a pretty big jump and may represent proponents of the increase trying to play catch-up, since there had been no increase in 10 years," Tetterow said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Two Atlanta churches join campaign against torture Jun 5, 2008
David Gushee, a professor of Christian ethics at Mercer University, has been a leading religious voice against the use of torture and is organizing a conference on the topic Sept. 11-12 in Atlanta. "Disturbingly, that debate [over torturing prisoners in the war on terror] remains unresolved, with significant percentages of the American people approving torture, and American law and policy continuing to reflect our national inability to renounce it," Gushee wrote. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Restoring mountain poet's farm Jun 1, 2008
"Faithfully Yours: The Letters of Byron Herbert Reece" edited by Raymond A. Cook and Alan Jackson (Mercer University Press). "The Bitter Berry: The Life of Byron Herbert Reece" by Bettie M. Sellers (University of Georgia Press). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bauman goes coast to coast May 30, 2008
"Coach Walters didn't make the move to Mercer University in Macon, Georgia," said Bauman. "I knew he had family in the San Francisco area, but this move came in a hurry. Fortunately, I was the only one on the staff that went with him.". (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Chamber music all over Amelia Island May 30, 2008
Saturday, 11 a.m., Bobby's Kids - Music from Mercer University, McDuffie Center for Strings, Nassau County Courthouse, Fernandina Beach. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Jon Kimura Parker with guest Lynn Harrell, Amelia Plantation Chapel, Amelia Island. (Florida Times-Union)
Carson signs scholarship with Mercer University May 22, 2008
Published: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:01 AM CDT Upson-Lee senior golfer and three-time region low-medalist Keri Lynn Carson will continue her career at Mercer University in Macon, as she signed a scholarship last Wednesday worth 10,000 per year. This was a special day because it is great to see someone being rewarded for all of the hard work they have put in, said Upson-Lee girls golf Head Coach Justin Elder. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Baylor Regents Wrap Up Meeting, Take No Action On Lilley May 17, 2008
where he is now president of Mercer University. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Stephen Cranford: Eye for detail May 12, 2008
" They became friends by being on the junior golf trail together, following their children around the country in golf tournaments. Mr. Cranford spent a lot of time over the years with his three sons, two of whom went on to collegiate golf careers. The third is playing soccer at Mercer University. "Owning this store allowed me to go to a lot of golf tournaments from here to California," Mr. Cranford said. "Miss time here at work for that, but I've got good people. Those are memories I'll never... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Magill: Running 'belt-line' at old YMCA camp May 12, 2008
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Faith groups mount campaign against torture May 9, 2008
"Most people, even if they are uneasy about a policy, tend to go along with it out of inertia, or lack of information, or a sense of loyalty to their president or country," says David Gushee, who teaches Christian ethics at Mercer University in Atlanta. "But faith gives you a transcendent reference point where you can assess what your country is doing in the name of higher values. What's at stake is whether the US will return to its own best self.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Looks like graduates can catch up on Z's May 6, 2008
About the closest thing I could find to a celebrity on the list was CNN legal commentator Nancy Grace, who is speaking at Mercer University this Saturday. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is probably the biggest name speaker. (The Augusta Chronicle)
See who's marching when! May 3, 2008
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing: Noon Saturday, Sheffield Center, Cecil B. Day Campus of Mercer University, Atlanta ... Mercer University, Macon: 9 a.m. May 10, The University Center ... Mercer University College of Continuing and Professional Studies: Macon graduates: 7 p.m. May 10, The University Center. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hanging with: North Oconee's Sarah Hanna May 2, 2008
" Hanna's tennis career did not end with the Lady Titans' season. She signed a letter of intent to play tennis at Mercer University next year. As excited as Vadeboncoeur was to see Hanna return for her senior year, she's just as sad to see her star player go. She has enjoyed watching her progress, however. "On a scale of 1 to 10, she was about a 6," Vadeboncoeur said of Hanna as a freshman. "She's stronger and smarter and just so much more consistent. She's at like a 9. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Qualifying opens with surprises May 2, 2008
A graduate of Brigham Young University, he received a master's degree in public administration in 1999 and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Mercer University School of Law, Macon, in 2005. He is a member of the Georgia Bar Association, the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Augusta circuit gets new DA Apr 23, 2008
Ms. Wright, 40, earned her undergraduate and law degrees from Randolph-Macon Women's College and Mercer University, following in her father's footsteps in choosing a law career. She serves as an adjunct professor at Georgia Military College and previously served as a law clerk at Groover s of Macon. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Frank S. Loftin: a Great Public Servant Apr 23, 2008
After the war, Frank Loftin enrolled at Mercer University, then located in Penfield, Georgia. After graduation, Frank briefly read law in Dublin before moving to LaGrange under the tutelage of Judge Benjamin Bigham. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Keri Lynn Carson (3) Apr 16, 2008
Now, with her senior year nearing an end, her dreams may soon become a reality with Mercer University. My Daddy and Granddaddy got me started playing golf when I was in the sixth grade, said the affable Carson. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Woman appeals sex assault case to state Supreme Court Apr 16, 2008
Melanie Ross said that as a student at Mercer University in Macon, she had a brief relationship with Daniel Day, the son of state Rep. Burke Day, whose family founded the Days Inn hotel chain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
They speak Harley at his church Apr 15, 2008
He's now working on a master's degree in divinity at Mercer University. The church doors officially opened in 2004. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Charlotte Garbett Searcy (3) Apr 12, 2008
She graduated from Norman College and Mercer University and earned a master s degree from Texas Women s College, Denton, Texas. She taught school in Macon, Gainesville, Fla. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Faith at forefront of presidential forum Apr 12, 2008
"It would have been more important if McCain had decided to participate," said David Gushee, a forum organizer and professor of Christian ethics at Georgia's Mercer University. But it will still have an impact on the presidential election, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Judge ready to step up Apr 11, 2008
Utilizing the G.I. Bill, Weaver earned a degree in political science at Mercer University s Atlanta campus and then attained a law degree at Mercer s law school in Macon. He worked as a trial lawyer with the Albany-based Brown Scoccimaro firm (later becoming a partner in Brown, Scoccimaro r) through 1996 before opening Weaver Law Offices. (Albany Herald)
UH law school improves its rank Apr 10, 2008
Several schools tied for the last spot, including Syracuse University and Mercer University. Related Industry News. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Austin pastor moving on Apr 6, 2008
He earned a degree at Mercer University in Atlanta in city planning and later a master s degree, also in city planning, at Cornel University, Ithaca, N.Y.. He is the son of a Baptist chaplain (deceased). (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Wyoming Men's Golf Finishes Eighth at Nelson Collegiate Apr 2, 2008
Andrew An of Mercer University, Gideon Pienaar of Central Arkansas and Chris Wolfe of Armstrong Atlantic, tied for the best individual score, posting a mark of 215 (+2). Wyoming freshman earned a top-20 finish with a team best total of 228 (+15), which was 17th place in the tournament. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Trotter in spotlight of Clayton accreditation Mar 30, 2008
He has a law degree from Mercer University and is quick to correct others he's "Dr. Trotter.". His office is at the end of an office park off Ga. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Local home sales get 'bounce' Mar 29, 2008
"The worst is behind us," Roger Tutterow, economics professor at Mercer University, said. But "it's a little too early to think the market is coming back in a really meaningful way.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Points in the Paint Mar 28, 2008
Walsh, who was an assistant with the Vipers, replaces Bob Hoffman, who left the team to become head coach at Mercer University. Walsh, who was an assistant for Casey Owens in 2004-05, was offered the Wizards head coaching job twice before the following season, but turned it down for personal reasons. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Mercer hires former college, ABA coach Hoffman Mar 28, 2008
-- Bob Hoffman, who has been successful as a college and minor-league professional coach, became men's basketball coach at Mercer University on Thursday. He succeeded Mark Slonaker, whose contract was not renewed after going 11-19 this season and 6-10 in the Atlantic Sun Conference. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Book focuses on Mississippi's role in key Civil War battles Mar 26, 2008
He suggested I write one for Mississippi and I approached Mercer University Press to see if they wanted to start some type of series on each state. And they did," he said recently while sitting in his office between classes. Since the book was published last year, he has had several book signings including ones in his home state, where he said the book was well received. Wynne didn't go to college with the idea of becoming a history professor. He grew up in Florence, Miss., a small town on the... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Officials tout Georgia as a biotech Mecca Mar 21, 2008
There's plenty of biotech research now in the works at Georgia institutions, including Georgia Tech, the University of Georgia, Emory University, the Morehouse School of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and Mercer University in Macon. Charles Craig, head of Georgia Bio, a biomedical partnership, said the conference "will showcase life sciences applications related to health care, agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Women's Golf finishes second at Diablo Grande Invitational Mar 20, 2008
Team Scores: 1 - Minnesota - 326-322-304--952 2 - Southern Illinois - 336-313-313--962 3 - Northern Iowa - 356-310-323--989 t4 - Drake University 351 325 319--995 t4 - Boston College - 353-325-317--995 6 - Mercer University - 356-326-325--1007 7 - Wichita State - 341-338-330--1009 8 - CSU-San Marcos - 355-331-329--1015 9 - Creighton - 360-331-341--1032 10 - UMKC - 391-357-359--1107. (Siusalukis.com)
Prisons facility plan criticized Mar 20, 2008
Mercer University acquired the school in 1986 but closed it within a year and sold it in 1994 to Florence Hicks Alexander. She opened Ebon Academy, a school for gifted children. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Evangelicals find the center Mar 18, 2008
A professor of Christian ethics at Mercer University in Atlanta, Gushee is an insider who helped draft some of the movement's groundbreaking statements in recent years, statements which have taken it beyond issues of personal morality. In 2004, the National Association of Evangelicals issued "For the Health of the Nation: An Evangelical Call to Civic Responsibility," articulating the reasons for adding such issues as poverty and "creation care" to its agenda. (Christian Science Monitor)
Men's Golf Tied For Tenth at Linger Longer Invitational Mar 15, 2008
The event is hosted by Mercer University. Senior paced the Tigers with his four-under-par 68. (Gotigersgo.com)
Georgia economist to speak at Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce meeting Mar 8, 2008
Roger Tutterow, dean of the business school at Mercer University, will speak on "Making Sense of the Economy" at The Westin Atlanta North, 7 Concourse Pkwy, Sandy Springs. The event is from 7:30 - 9 a.m.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
GSW names ex-Peanuts GM first SID Feb 29, 2008
Michlig moved to Georgia in 2000 to serve as director of marketing and promotions for Mercer University Athletics. In a two- year span with Mercer, he increased corporate sponsorship revenue by 92 percent and increased fall sports attendance by 73 percent. (Albany Herald)
Local home sales slow to a trickle Feb 27, 2008
Home sales in metro Atlanta have slowed to a trickle and likely will remain sluggish until sometime next year, predicted a Mercer University economist. "We're bottoming out and will be bouncing along for another couple of quarters," said Roger Tutterow, professor of economics at the Stetson School of Business at Mercer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cardinals Finish Third at UCF Feb 27, 2008
-Chattanooga 291 289 297 877 +13 Memphis, U. of 295 283 299 877 +13 13 Tulsa, U. of 288 298 293 879 +15 14 South Alabama, U. of 297 293 295 885 +21 15 Old Dominion Univ. 295 293 303 891 +27 16 Mercer University 298 292 302 892 +28 17 So. Florida, U. of 299 304 300 903 +39 18 Arkansas State U. 315 296 295 906 +42. (Uoflsports.com)
Western Carolina Women's Tennis Falls 5-2 to Mercer Feb 24, 2008
CULLOWHEE, N.C. - Western Carolina women's tennis (0-3) dropped its first home match of the season 5-2 to Mercer University (5-3) Saturday at the Catamount Sports Complex. Mercer won the doubles point to open the match claiming victories at No. 2 and No. 3 singles. (Catamountsports.com)
Women should fear H.R. 536 Feb 23, 2008
David Oedel, a Mercer University Law School professor, said the amendment could be read to mean that "the health or life of a pregnant woman would necessarily be disregarded to give way to protect the rights of even a fragile fetus, in an extreme condition.". The goal of HR 536 is to stop the 30,000 abortions performed annually in Georgia, yet the sponsors never suggest more effective options such as greater access to birth control or comprehensive sex education. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Engagement: Megan Danielle Henry and Robert Olliff Boatwright Feb 19, 2008
He attends Mercer University School of Medicine and will receive his Doctor of Medicine in May. He is also a member of the Navy Reserves and will start a medical internship in July. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Time Warner VP to speak at SCSU Feb 19, 2008
Keys has a bachelor's degree in business from the University of the State of New York in Albany and a master's degree in business administration from Mercer University in Atlanta. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Familiar place of business Feb 18, 2008
After graduating from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, he joined the practice full time on passing the bar exam in 1989. "It was kind of a natural fit," said Mr. Jolles, adding that he never considered any other career. (The Augusta Chronicle)
All Jacked Up... Is a Two-Game Lead Significant? Feb 18, 2008
They will take on Western Kentucky on Friday in the first round of the event hosted by Mercer University. Coach Fanning's team will be in action this week as they travel to South Carolina and Tennessee. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Faith calendar Feb 16, 2008
PIANO CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26; St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church, 1420 Monte Sano Ave. with John Noel Roberts, professor of piano and the hairman of the department of music at Mercer University in Macon; free; (706) 733-6627. DR. FLOYD LINNEY AND ARTEMISIA THEVAOS: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2; Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2261 Walton Way; classics from Haydn, spirituals and songs from popular musicals; free; Italian dinner afterward; (706) 733-2275. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kevin Tiggs named A-Sun Player of the Week Feb 8, 2008
The A-Sun consists of some of the most dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Gardner-Webb University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University. Tiggs and the rest of the Bucs will be back at home after a two game roadtrip on Feb. 14... (East Tennessean, TN)
Private practice Feb 5, 2008
A Georgia Court of Appeals decision ruled in favor of Mercer University, which refused to release police reports to Amanda Farahany, an attorney representing a female student who alleged to have been raped on campus. Page 1 of 5. (Daily Orange, NY)
Baptists tackle racial divide Feb 3, 2008
Mercer University, started by Baptist in Macon, will be sending medical interns to Zimbabwe next summer to help in a program already begun by African American Baptists. More joint work is hoped for. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A healing prescription Feb 1, 2008
Fortunately, Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine and Mercer University operate private schools, with the last two sharing a mission of training primary-care physicians to serve where they are most needed. Other steps are also necessary. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Baptists gather to make connections, change the world Jan 31, 2008
Bill Underwood, the President of Mercer University, said their efforts are already bearing fruit. In organizational meetings, Underwood learned of a opportunity from another Baptist organization to send medical students to Zimbabwe to help the destitute. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Baptist factions try unity Jan 31, 2008
Mercer University President William Underwood, one of the event's organizers, said it was the legacy of King's "I Have a Dream" speech that led the effort. "I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down at the table of brotherhood," King said in 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (News & Observer)
Gretchen Logan Teacher of the Year Jan 31, 2008
Logan began college at Mercer University, where she, along with her twin sister, met future husband James in her freshman year. James was an ordained minister at the time. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
