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Mercer University

Location
Macon, Georgia, United States
Nickname
Bears
Established
1833
Mercer University

Mercer University is a private research university with its main campus in Macon, Georgia. Founded in 1833 as Mercer Institute and gaining university status in 1837, it is the oldest private university in the state and enrolls more than 9,000 students in 12 colleges and schools: liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering, education, music, college of professional advancement, law, theology, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and health professions. Mercer is a member of the Georgia Research Alliance and has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest collegiate honors society. Mercer University alumni include 21 United States Representatives, 12 Governors, four United States Senators, two Pulitzer Prize winners, two Rhodes Scholars and a U.S. Attorney General. Mercer has three major campuses: the historic campus in Macon, a graduate and professional education campus in Atlanta, and a four-year campus of the School of Medicine in Savannah.

Former name Mercer Institute, (1833–1837)
Type Private research university
Established 1833
Academic affiliations NAICU, Southern Conference, Space-grant
Endowment $424 million
President William D. Underwood
Students 9,024
Campus Urban, Main Campus, Macon, Georgia Satellite Campuses, Atlanta, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia
Colors Black and Orange
Sporting affiliations NCAA Division I Southern Conference

Sobre Mercer University

The oldest private university in the state of Georgia, the school enrolls around 8,500 students each semester.

Conquista de Mercer University

The university was first founded as a boys' prep school in Penfield, Georgia. The school offered navy and military training during World War II. 

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Últimas informações sobre Mercer University atualizado em 28 de Julho, 2021.