About Mercer
Our mission isn’t just what we live by – it’s who we are. We’ve been teaching, creating and serving for more than 185 years.
Our Traditions
From school colors to annual events, Mercer is packed with proud traditions that have made the University what it is today.
Mercer News:
What’s happening on campus
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Writer-in-Residence Dr. James May Receives Rattle Poetry Prize Readers’ Choice Award
“I’ve learned self-confidence since I’ve been at Mercer. Mercer has taught me that the world is a vast and complex place, and the courses I’ve taken have prepared me for an enriching life.”
Impact stories
The Hallmarks of Our Institution
Global Impact
Mercer’s Enduring International Footprint
Mercer launched Mercer On Mission in 2007, and more than a decade later, international service has become increasingly integral to the Mercer experience. Students and faculty carry the University’s mission far beyond the campus borders.
Our History
Our story begins in 1833 with a group of trailblazing Georgia Baptists, including our namesake Jesse Mercer.
Educational Partnerships
Our partners who make learning possible
You'll find us all across Georgia
With locations in Macon, Atlanta, Savannah, Columbus and more