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Fall 2001

Summer 2001


Spring 2001

Fall 2000

$123 Million Gift of Property Given to Two Georgia Educational Institutions
December 21, 2000

Wachovia Foundation Makes Gift to University Center Project at Mercer
December 11, 2000

MEDIA ADVISORY: Brookdale Elementary to Host Rally Announcing 'Adoption' by Mercer Athletic Teams
December 6, 2000

Mercer Student-Athletes Involved in Community Service
December 2, 2000

Mercer Medical Faculty to Participate in Stick Horse "Race" for Children's Home
December 1, 2000

Holiday Open House at Historic Woodruff House
November 28, 2000

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing Becomes Part of the Mercer University
November 22, 2000

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mercer University Breaks Ground on New Atlanta Facilities To House Business and Education Schools and Nursing College
November 20, 2000

55 Young GriffinÐarea Writers Graduate From Mercer's Budding Authors Program
November 14, 2000

MEDIA ADVISORY: Disability Legal Expert Available for Commentary on U.S. Supreme Court Case of PGA Tour, Inc. v. Casey Martin

Seminar Addresses the Changing Paradigms in e-Commerce
November 5, 2000

Inventor of Wavelet Analysis to Speak at Mercer
November 3, 2000

Mercer Science Students to Conduct Science Activities with Local Elementary Students
November 2, 2000

Mercer Receives Grant
November 2, 2000

Mercer Student Killed in Car Accident
November 2, 2000

Mercer Science Students to Conduct Experiments at Toys-R-Us
November 1, 2000

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Challenges Business Leaders to Join Law Enforcement to Prevent Crime
October 19, 2000

Mercer in Douglas County Offers Variety of Continuing Education Courses
October 13, 2000

Mercer Taking Active Role in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 12, 2000

Paintings and Pastels on Exhibit at Mercer's Jack Tarver Library Gallery
September 28, 2000

Mercer University to Celebrate Dedication of New Student Housing
September 25, 2000

Knight Foundation's Macon Opportunity Fund Supports Central South Macon Revitalization
September 20, 2000

Medical School's International Collaboration Results in Upcoming Space Flight Research
September 1, 2000

Medical School Dean Leads National Medical Education Organization
September 1, 2000

Mercer Names Jodie Smith Women's Soccer Coach
August 7, 2000

Mercer Medical Students Get First Lesson in Compassion
August 2, 2000

Women's Soccer Coach Resigns
August 1, 2000

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Summer 2000

Medical Students to Reaffirm Their Commitment to Provide Compassionate and Ethical Care
July 24, 2000

Mercer Names New Volleyball Coach
July 20, 2000

Inaugural Commencement Held for Georgia's Rural Health Leadership Academy
July 14, 2000

Mercer Physician Receives National Recognition for Providing Quality Diabetes Care
July 14, 2000

Mercer Hosting International Mathematics Conference
July 7, 2000

Pharmacy School APhA Student Chapter Wins National Award
July 6, 2000

Mercer Pharmacy Students Sweep Competition
July 5, 2000

New Officers and Members Announced by Law School Board of Visitors
July 3, 2000

Children to Present Projects from Math and Science Summer Camps
June 29, 2000

Mercer Physician Using New FDA-Approved Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
June 16, 2000

Mercer Medical School's Success Garners One of Nation's Top Awards
June 13, 2000

Mercer University to Offer Parent Education Class
June 12, 2000

Mercer Medical School Participating in Study to Reduce Risk of Heart Attack
June 8, 2000

  Tucker Resident Receives Distinguished Educator Award from Mercer Southern School of Pharmacy
June 1, 2000

  Warner Robins, Knoxville Residents Receive Top Awards from Mercer Southern School of Pharmacy
June 1, 2000

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Spring 2000

  Dallas Resident and Business Owner Receives Dean's Award from Mercer Pharmacy School
May 24, 2000

  McDonough Resident Receives Research Award from Mercer Southern School of Pharmacy
May 24, 2000

  Georgia Gov. Roy E. Barnes to speak at Mercer Medical School Commencement
May 22, 2000

Mercer University to Award Honorary Degrees to Gov. Barnes and Sen. Hooks
May 22, 2000

  Forsyth Resident Honored at Tift College Alumnae Weekend
May 19, 2000

  Mercer University School of Medicine to Offer "Yoga for Positive Health" Workshop
May 18, 2000

  Mercer University Dedicates Board Room in Honor of Vienna Residents
May 2, 2000

  U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley, Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes Among Those to Speak at Mercer Commencements
April 24, 2000

Tim Russert to Speak at Mercer University's Executive Forum
April 6, 2000

  Trees Symbolic of Health, Peace and Well-Being to be Planted and Blessed at Mercer Medical School
April 3, 2000

  Stephens Inc., Local Executives to Speak at Mercer During 'Business Week 2000'
March 31, 2000

Mercer Law School Team and Oralist Best in State
March 28, 2000

Dr. Peter Rhea Jones to Join Faculty at McAfee School of Theology
March 28, 2000

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian to Speak at Mercer
March 22, 2000

Mercer Engineering Professors Honored by IEEE
March 14, 2000

Mercer Law Student Tops at Competition
March 13, 2000

Dees Urges Lawyers to Share Skills, Not Jokes
March 12, 2000, Macon Telegraph Online

Mercer Researchers Investigate New Approach in Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
March 8, 2000

National Symposium Coming to Mercer University
March 6, 2000

  Marty to Present Annual Smith Lectures at Mercer - February 15, 2000

  Mercer University to Host 'An Evening of Chamber Music' - February 15, 2000

  Dees Keynote Speaker for Law Day 2000 - February 10, 2000

  Mercer Law Students to Offer Free Tax Assistance - February 10, 2000

  Toqueville Interpreter Timothy Lynch to Speak at Mercer - February 8, 2000

  Macon Winter Storm Watch - January 27, 2000

Mercer University School of Law to Hold Open House for Prospective Students - January 13, 2000

Make it 'the persons of the century:' Readers split vote evenly for top three - January 9, 2000, Macon Telegraph Online

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Fall 1999

Mercer Trustees Vote to Name Library After Journalist Jack Tarver - December 3, 1999

Mercer Men's Soccer Team Wins Conference Championship - November 7, 1999

Honda Awards Grant to Mercer for Summer Math/Science Camp - November 7, 1999

Pharmacy School Dean and Professor Win National Awards - November 7, 1999

Pharmacy Grads Surpass State and National Averages - November 7, 1999

Media Advisory: Neighborhood Cleanup - November 4, 1999

Georgia's Top EPA Official to Speak on Air Quality Standards - October 27, 1999

National Presidential Award Honors Mercer University Mentor - October 7, 1999

In Search Of...All Mercer Alumni - October 5, 1999

Mercer University Announces Promotions in the Stetson School of Business and Economics - October 1, 1999

Douglasville Couple Presents Endowment to Mercer University's Douglas County Center - October 1, 1999

Mercer Researcher Investigates New Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis - September 21, 1999

Executive Forum Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Season - September 16, 1999

Hammond Named Mercer University Librarian - September 1, 1999

Medical School Faculty Member to Lead Georgia Psychiatric Physician's Association - August 30, 1999

Medical School Dean Elected to Lead National Medical Education Association - August 26, 1999

Medical School to Offer Parent and Family Class to Macon Residents - August 26, 1999

Mercer University Alumni Weekend Announced - August 16, 1999

Medical Students Get First Lesson in Compassion - August 5, 1999

New Program Helps Parents Learn Child Development and Effective Discipline - August 1, 1999

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Summer 1999

MUSM Professor Selected to National Leadership Program - July 13, 1999

Macon Physician Receives Humanism Award - July 13, 1999

SHARING THE CARE: Mercer medical students working in rural communities - July 12, 1999

Mercer University's Macon Phone Numbers to Change - July 8, 1999

Bells will ring at every Macon college; Presidents' son chooses to study at Mercer - July 8, 1999

Telegraph Editorial: Godsey Building an Impressive Legacy - July 5, 1999

Mercer embarking on $80 million construction campaign - July 4, 1999

Godsey moving forward in 20th year - July 2, 1999

Mercer Alumnus Elected State Bar President - June 25, 1999, Macon Telegraph Online

Pharmacy Ph.D. Students Win Awards - June 18, 1999

Mercer University Names Aldridge Dean of School of Engineering - June 10, 1999

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Spring 1999

'We are the world' moments - May 18, 1999, Macon Telegraph Online

Coalition hopes to send Bibb middle-schoolers to college - May 13, 1999, Macon Telegraph Online

Mercer grads give their mothers special gift - May 9, 1999, Macon Telegraph Online

Sierra Club President Law Commencement Speaker - May 3, 1999

BellSouth Executive Phil Jacobs to Address Mercer Atlanta Graduates - May 3, 1999

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist Clarence Page to Speak at Executive Forum - May 3, 1999

Sietsema Appointed Dean of Mercer University's School of Education - April 30, 1999

USPHS Chief Pharmacy Officer to Speak at Pharmacy School Commencement - April 28, 1999

Southern School of Pharmacy to Host Alumni Dinner During GPhA Meeting - April 26, 1999

Endowed Chair Named After Judge Bootle - April 21, 1999

Mercer Names Law School Chair for Bootle - April 21, 1999

Mercer Law Group National Chapter of the Year - April 21, 1999

Nearly 1,400 Students to Participate in Mercer Commencement Ceremonies - April 14, 1999

Pharmacy School to Host Ninth Annual Mercer Pharmacy Classic - April 9, 1999

Mercer Dean Receives National Award for Leadership in Student Affairs - April 2, 1999

Palmer-Colstock Places First in Mercer Competition, Places Among Top 10 Nationwide - April 2, 1999

Business School to Hold Fifth Annual Business Week - April 1, 1999

Mercer Alumnus Among Elite Group Named to Silver Anniversary All-America Team - March 29, 1999

Mercer Alumnus One of Two Trustees Recognized Nationally for Distinguished Service - March 29, 1999

Three Mercer Law Alumni Honored on Law Day - March 26, 1999

Mercer University School of Medicine Provides Southeast High School with First Aid Box - March 15, 1999

Mercer Student Best Oralist at National Competition - March 10, 1999

Habitat Founder Featured Speaker at Law Day - March 9, 1999

Mercer Alumnus Among Elite Group Named to Silver Anniversary All-America Team - March 5, 1999

Former Bear in Fast Company as NABC Honoree - March 5, 1999, Macon Telegraph Online

Mercer Law School Posts Top Moot Court Team and Best Oralist at New Jersey Competition - February 23, 1999

USA TODAY and Freedom Forum Executives to Speak at Mercer University's Executive Forum - February 18, 1999

Mercer International Students Donate Goods for Earthquake Victims - February 17, 1999

Affiliation Links Mercer with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - February 17, 1999

Mercer University Accepting Applications for Master of Public Health Program - February 17, 1999

MONEY PLAYER:   Mercer guard scores big as MBA student - February 17, 1999

Media Advisory:  Law School Open House - February 9, 1999, Mercer University Relations

Economist says first-quarter plunge in Dow possible - February 5, 1999

January 26, 1999
Mercer University President Elected to Accrediting Agency Executive Council

January 26, 1999
Holocaust Expert Franklin Littell to Speak at Mercer University

January 20, 1999
Media Advisory:  Young Alumni Swing Party

January 20, 1999
Media Advisory:  Physics of Baseball Lecture

January 19, 1999
Media Advisory:  Environmental Justice Lecture

January 11, 1999
Mercer University Elated by Windfall from DuPont

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Fall 1998

December 4, 1998
Mercer University Breaks Ground for New Music Building

November 16, 1998
Mercer School of Engineering Honor Society Chapter Receives Two National Awards

November 12, 1998
Mercer Debate Team Excels at Vanderbilt Tournament

October 14, 1998
Coca-Cola Enterprises Chief to Speak at Mercer University's Executive Forum

October 14, 1998
Doc Hollywood Inspiration to Present Books to Mercer University School of Medicine

October 14, 1998
Pharmacy Graduates Surpass National Average on NAPLEX

October 5, 1998
Fox News Host and Reporter to Speak at Mercer University's Executive Forum

September 23, 1998
Moot Court Team Continues Florida Domination

September 21, 1998
MindSpring Chief to Speak at Mercer University's Executive Forum

September 1, 1998
Local Teacher and Mercer Researcher Team Up to Improve Science Education

August 28, 1998
Alumni Baseball Game, Claude Smith Tourney Set at Mercer

August 4, 1998
MERC, RAFB Collaborate in Unique Program that Aids Government and Private Industry

Summer 1998

July 2, 1998
Mercer School of Business to Host Open Houses on Atlanta Campus

June 25, 1998
Mercer Researcher Tackling E. coli Threat

June 24, 1998
Dessem Elected Fellow of American Bar Association

June 24, 1998
Bass Elected President-Elect of NALP

June 16, 1998
Mercer Theology Students to Learn Business Basics

June 5, 1998
Dahlonega Resident Receives Honor During Medical Commencement Address

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Spring 1998

May 28, 1998
Mercer School of Medicine to Honor Former Macon Mayor During Commencement

May 22, 1998
Mercer Medical School Unveils New Master's Level Program

May 22, 1998
NAMI Names Mercer Faculty Member as Exemplary Psychiatrist

May 22, 1998
Mercer Students Receive National Awards

May 22, 1998
Jonesboro Resident Receives Highest Honor During Mercer Pharmacy Commencement.

May 22, 1998
Mercer Student Chapter Garners National Award

May 15, 1998
Mercer University Student Chosen to Visit Capitol Hill

May 7, 1998
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist Bob Woodward to Speak at Mercer University's Executive Forum

May 5, 1998
National AIDS Policy Director and Mercer Alumna to Address Mercer Atlanta Graduates

May 5, 1998
Independent Colleges and University President to Speak at Mercer Commencement

May 1, 1998
More Than 1,300 Students to Participate in Mercer University Commencement Ceremonies

April 29, 1998
Best-Selling Author to Speak at Mercer Law School

April 27, 1998
HoneyBaked Ham President and CEO to Speak at Mercer University's Executive Forum

April 22, 1998
DuBose Selected as Executive of the Year

April 21, 1998
Mercer University to Celebrate the Achievements of Local African American Women

April 20, 1998
Middle Georgia Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association to Host Annual Spring Event

April 16, 1998
Mercer Pharmacy School Reaches Out to Teach Women How to Use Medicines Wisely

April 15, 1998
Panama City Native Receives Two Teaching Excellence Awards

April 15, 1998
Macon Native Receives Engineering Teacher of the Year Award

March 24, 1998
Moot Court Team First in Georgia Competition.

March 24, 1998
Former Congressman to Speak on U.S. Foreign Policy in Mideast

March 23, 1998
Mercer School of Business Hosting Business Week Activities

March 16, 1998
Mercer Receiving Record Number of Applications for 1998-99 Academic Year

March 16, 1998
Author Gloria Naylor to Present Literary Works

March 10, 1998
Supreme Court Justice Keynote Speaker at Law Day

March 10, 1998
Moot Court Team Wins National Competition

March 10, 1998
Hightower Memorial Library to Receive Books in Honor of Thomaston Native

March 1, 1998
Mercer University Hosts Art Exhibit in Honor of Women's History Month

February 25, 1998
Nationally-Noted Business Economist Preston Martin to Speak at Mercer University's Executive Forum

February 24, 1998
Mercer School of Engineering to Host Open-House on Atlanta Campus

February 23, 1998
Miss Mercer Pageant Winners Announced at Mercer University

February 20, 1998
Duke to Present 1998 Smith Lectures at Mercer University

February 13, 1998
Mercer Students Attend PCCA Training Class

February 3, 1998
Poet David Mason to Share His Collection at Mercer University

February 3, 1998
Mercer Law Team National Award Winner

February 3, 1998
CASA and Mercer Law School Awarded State DHR Grant

January 29, 1998
Mercer University, National Dance-Exercise Association Co-Sponsor Workshops

January 28, 1998
Mercer University to Bring a World of Arts and Culture to Central Georgia Youth and Families

January 28, 1998
Mercer Southern School of Pharmacy to Host Eighth Annual Golf Classic

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Fall 1997

Summer 1997

July 29, 1997
Mercer Medical Faculty Member Receives One Of American Cancer Society's Top Awards
July 29, 1997
Medical Students Receive Top Award For Raising Most Money For The American Cancer Society's Relay-For-Life
July 28, 1997
Medical Students Get First Lesson in Compassion
July 28, 1997
Hudson Named To Commitee Of Georgia Association Of Student Financial Aid Administrators
July 24, 1997
Mercer Hosting Sixth Annual Engineering Camp For High School Teachers
July 18, 1997
Mercer Pharmacy Dean Helps Shape Future Of Pharmacy Education Nationwide
July 17, 1997
Mercer Hosting Engineering Camp For Eigth, Ninth and Tenth Grade Students
July 9, 1997
Mercer Law School Sweeps CALI Competition
July 2, 1997
Mercer Law School Chosen As Site For Institute Of Southern Legal History
June 23, 1997
Tim Copeland Named Director of Undergraduate Admissions For Mercer University.
June 2, 1997
Mercer Medical School's Success In Producing Family Doctors Garners National Award
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Spring 1997

May 30, 1997
Lieutenant Governor Pierre Howard To Speak At Mercer Medical School Commencement
May 27, 1997
Mercer Pharmacy Students Recognized For Their Achievements
May 27, 1997
Mercer Pharmacy Students Inducted Into Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
May 23, 1997
Local Surgeon To Be Honored When Mercer University Dedicates Library and Archives
May 23, 1997
Mercer University to Host Town Hall Meeting with U.S. Congressman Saxby Chambliss
May 22, 1997
Mercer University Receives Downtown Property
May 20, 1997
Mercer Law School Wins Grant To Write Health Access Manual
May 16, 1997
Rome Resident Named Experiential Learning Student of the Year
May 14, 1997
Mercer University Habitat For Humanity to Dedicate its First House
May 9, 1997
Mercer Engineering Dean Appointed To Engineering Accreditation Commission
May 8, 1997
Court TV's Nancy Grace To Keynote Law School Commencement
May 5, 1997
Mercer Professor and Wife Team Up With Bibb County Teachers To Teach Students "The Facts of Life"
May 2, 1997
More Than 1,700 Students To Receive Diplomas From Mercer University This Spring and Summer
April 25, 1997
Mercer Engineering Team To Participate in its First SAE Car Competition
April 24, 1997
Atlanta Couple James and Carolyn McAfee Pledge $10 Million for Mercer School of Theology
April 22, 1997
Mercer Trustees Adopt 1997-98 Budget, Approve Naming of School of Theology
April 22, 1997
Mercer Trustees Approve Faculty Promotions
April 21, 1997
Mercer University Team First to Determine Site of 16th Century English Fort In Caribbean
April 14, 1997
Rabbi Steven Jacobs to present National Endowment for the Humanities Lecture at Mercer
April 10, 1997
Mercer Medical School Graduates To Enter Into Residencies At The Medical Center Of Central Georgia
April 3, 1997
Mercer's Writer-In-Residence To Give Playwrighting Presentation at Mercer
April 3, 1997
Mercer Hosting Seventh Annual Golf Tournament
April 2, 1997
Mercer Pharmacy Alumni Honored At 1997 Alumni Day
March 25, 1997
Mercer Pharmacy Graduate Receives National APhA Award
March 25, 1997
Mercer Benefactor Names Scholarship For His First-Grade Teacher
March 18, 1997
Mercer Team Wins Gabrielli National Moot Court Competition
March 17, 1997
Mercer Team Wins Intrastate Moot Court Competition
March 17, 1997
Mercer Client Counseling Team Takes Fourth In Competition
March 13, 1997
Mercer Names Mark Slonaker Head Men's Basketball Coach
March 10, 1997
Mercer Law School Honors Two Alumni At Law Day Luncheon
March 3, 1997
Noted Defense Attorney Gerry Spence To Keynote Law Day
February 3, 1997
Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute Inc.
Establishes Drake Professorship With $300,000 Gift
February 14, 1997
Mercer School Of Engineering To Host Area High School
Students During National Engineers Week
February 17, 1997
Mercer Basketball Coach Bill Hodges Announces Retirement
February 20, 1997
Chambliss To Tour Mercer Engineering Research Facilities
February 20, 1997
Acclaimed Poet David Baker To Read From
His Works At Mercer University
February 20, 1997
Stained Glass And Sculpture Expert
To Speak At Mercer University
February 26, 1997
Mercer Law Team Wins Client Counseling Competition
January 28, 1997
Mercer Student Government Association Presents Jesse Mercer Statue
During Founder's Day Ceremony
January 10, 1997
Mercer University School of Pharmacy Recieves $1.5 Million Gift
January 9, 1997
Savannah Resident Elected to National Post
January 8, 1997
Mercer University President R. Kirby Godsey Makes Georgia Trend's
List of 75 "Movers and Shakers" for 1996
January 8, 1997
Mercer Students to Build Habitat for Humanity House
January 7, 1997
MercerMedical Student Receives National Leadership Award
January 6, 1997
Mercer University To Participate in Associated New American Colleges Project
January 6, 1997
J. Truett Gannon Joins Mercer University School of Theology Faculty
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Fall 1996

December 31, 1996
Mercer Names Mindingall Assistant Provost and Director
Of The First Year Experience And Achievement Program
December 20, 1996
DuBose Named Interim Executive Vice President And Provost
December 20, 1996
Griffin B. Bell Elected To Mercer University Board Of Trustees
December 20, 1996
Augusta Area Residents Elected To Mercer University Board Of Trustees
December 20, 1996
Brunswick Area Residents Elected To Mercer University Board Of Trustees
December 20, 1996
Newnan Residents Elected To Mercer University Board Of Trustees
December 20, 1996
Macon Residents Elected To Mercer University Board Of Trustees
December 17, 1996
McAfee Elected Chairman Of Mercer Board Of Trustees
December 18, 1996
Mercer Names Anne Hathaway Dean Of Education
November 21, 1996
Decatur Resident Receives Award From Mercer University
November 21, 1996
Cordele Resident Receives Service Award
From Mercer University
November 21, 1996
Columbus Resident Receives Service Award
From Mercer University
November 20, 1996
Sherrill Williams Ragans Elected To
Mercer University Board Of Trustees
November 18, 1996
British Telecom To Donate Videoconferencing Equipment
November 15, 1996
Spring Elderhostel Program Offers Something For
Every Lifelong Scholar
November 8, 1996
Mercer School Of Engineering Students Receive First Place
In International Student Design Competition
October 29, 1996
Mercer Pharmacy Professor To Serve On Georgia
Pharmacy Association Board Of Directors
October 28, 1996
Mercer To Receive Historic Georgia Natural Gas Building
October 17, 1996
Mercer School Of Engineering Receives Accreditation
For Industrial Management Program
October 14, 1996
Preventive Medicine Stressed During Employee Health Fair
October 14, 1996
Mercer Pharmacy Student To Serve On Board Of Directors
Of Georgia Pharmacy Association
October 14, 1996
Mercer Southern School Of Pharmacy Names David Todd Besspreceptor Of The Year
October 7, 1996
Mercer Medical Student Receives National Leadership Award
September 30, 1996
Mercer University School Of Medicine Garners Fourth Gold Award
September 27, 1996
Chick-fil-A Opens Outlet On Mercer University Campus
September 17, 1996
Mercer University Hosts Elderhostel Program At Jekyll Island
September 11, 1996
Mercer University's School Of Engineering Receives
Re-Accreditation For BSE Program
September 2, 1996
Gambrell Named Dean Emeritus Of Mercer University's
School Of Engineering
July 30, 1996
Southern School Of Pharmacy To Play Key Role In
Developing New Methods Of Providing Health Information
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