Four welcomed into Walk of Fame Nov 1, 2008
Hendrickson, a two-time all-state basketball player in 1971 and 1972, who went on to become Mercer University s leading scorer in 1976 was glad to make the trip from Tennessee to be enshrined. It was well worth the trip home, Hendrickson said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Appeals Court Candidate Meyer Von Bremen Vows To Keep Courts Independent Nov 1, 2008
Meyer von Bremen received a bachelor s degree in political science from Mercer University in 1979, and a juris doctor in 1983. He is the former president of the Mercer National Alumni Association and the Dougherty Circuit Bar Association. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Dem bones are my dog tricked out for treats Oct 31, 2008
SPEAKING OF CHILDREN: One woman was bragging to her next-door neighbor about her son, a college student at Mercer University. "Why, our son is so brilliant, every time we get a letter from him we have to go to the dictionary," she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hays: For the love of Mercer soccer Oct 30, 2008
After five surgeries in seven years on her right knee and assorted other ailments in what passes for her good left knee, ranging from a broken ankle to torn meniscus, the simple act of walking to class each day is painful for the Mercer University senior. As a result of the litany of injuries, she played just four games during her first three seasons on the women's soccer team. (ESPN -- College Sports)
The Rev. Bob Baxter, 77, stressed acceptance Oct 29, 2008
Bob and Gloria Baxter met in 1951 at Mercer University ... After graduation, he earned a master of divinity degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C. She accepted a job at Mercer University. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rowe Vies for District 5 BOE Seat Oct 28, 2008
He is married to Chereese, a student at Mercer University. 7. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Justice's criticism seen as invitation to challenge Georgia capital punishment Oct 25, 2008
Obviously, at least one justice thinks it s a valid issue, said Mercer University law professor Tim Floyd. Stevens seems to be sending an invitation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Free market needs to be politics-free Oct 25, 2008
Economist Roger Tutterow of the Stetson School of Business at Mercer University said the goal of intervention shouldn t be to buy people out of bad decisions. Even for free-market economists such as Tutterow, there will be times when there is market failure and government must come to the rescue. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Homecoming week is here Oct 22, 2008
She enjoys cheerleading, pageantry and modeling and her aspirations are to attend Mercer University or Valdosta State University and major in pharmacology. Junior attendant Mary Anna Dozier is the 16-year-old daughter of Jim and Natalee Dozier. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
FAU Women's Basketball Begins Practice Oct 22, 2008
FAU will travel to Nassau, Bahamas for the Sunsplash Shootout against Mercer University on Thursday, December 18, and East Carolina University on Saturday, December 20. These games are in preparation for an always competitive Sun Belt Conference-slate which includes games against defending champion Western Kentucky University and Women's National Invitation Tournament teams Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. (Fausports.com)
Republican not running scared Oct 18, 2008
Education: Political science degree, Mercer University; Master of Science in community counseling, Georgia State University; Ph. D. in counseling psychology, Clark-Atlanta University. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Seven candidates running for appeals court opening Oct 16, 2008
Law school: Mercer University ... College: Mercer University ... Law school: Mercer University. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
'Jobless' recovery not so assuring Oct 15, 2008
Roger Tutterow, Mercer University economics professor, says three factors have driven our local economy into the ditch: housing, energy and the credit crunch. The road to recovery requires those to turn around. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
FAU Women's Golf Runner-Up at Xavier Invite Oct 14, 2008
Mercer University - 324, 318 322 - 964 14. Xavier University - 320, 330, 316 - 966 15. (Fausports.com)
Falcons in 14th After Day Two of LPGA International Oct 13, 2008
Mercer University 324 318 642 +66 14. Bowling Green 329 319 648 +72 15. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Falcons Finish 15th at LPGA International Oct 13, 2008
Mercer University 324 318 322 964 +100 14. Xavier University 320 330 316 966 +102 15. (Bgsufalcons.com)
October 1-15, 2008 Obituaries Oct 11, 2008
attended college at Norman Park and Mercer University, and received the Master of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1950. Ordained to the ministry in 1942, he served numerous churches in Georgia and Tennessee. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must go Oct 10, 2008
David G. Oedel is a professor of law at Mercer University Law School. Yahoo. (Yahoo News)
Bucs picked to finish second; Belmont considered favorite Oct 10, 2008
The A-Sun consists of Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University. Page 1 of 1. (East Tennessean, TN)
Bill Provides Tax Credits for Donations to Private School Scholarships Oct 10, 2008
His twin sons graduated from Trinity in 2008 and now attend Mercer University. He dearly loved those boys, said an emotional Faircloth. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Opinion: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must go Oct 8, 2008
David G. Oedel is a professor of law at Mercer University Law School. Get Monitor stories by e-mail. (Christian Science Monitor)
Stress over economy seizes Atlanta Oct 8, 2008
Roger Tutterow, professor of economics at Mercer University, is not so sure the level of anxiety in Atlanta is that much greater than in other parts of the country. Still, he believes the younger demographic of Atlanta could skew the results. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
SunTrust: A hunter or a target? Oct 7, 2008
My guess is it continues to be Atlanta-based for the foreseeable future, Mercer University economist Roger Tutterow said. He and other industry watchers said SunTrust has been relatively untouched by the current chaos sweeping through the financial services industry. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Real estate pros told to reinvent themselves Oct 7, 2008
The current environment clearly is a recession, one created by the residential real estate collapse, soaring energy costs and the absence of credit, explained Roger Tutterow, Mercer University economics professor. But Tutterow said housing is likely to stabilize soon and oil prices have declined, so there are glimmers of hope. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Online art project encourages people to post their secrets Oct 3, 2008
10-27-08 Mercer University, GA. 10-30-08 Florida Gulf Coast University, FL. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Ninja attack left us weak Sep 22, 2008
In spreading the risks, however, we created a disconnect between the originator of the loan and those who assumed the risk, explained Roger Tutterow, professor of economics at Mercer University in Atlanta. The U.S. financial market is known worldwide as the most creative, Tutterow said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Anxiety feeds financial crisis Sep 20, 2008
Mercer University economist Roger Tutterow worries that the weekly drumbeat of bad news is increasing such anxieties, but he figures that the financial crises have so far remained largely Wall Street events that haven t affected most people across the country ... Still, a prolonged financial crisis threatens to hurt consumers outlooks if prices of stocks and houses remain depressed, said Tutterow, the Mercer University economist. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Area economists lay out predictions Sep 20, 2008
Roger Tutterow, of Mercer University. Short term: I think we are going to see the year-to-year numbers go negative. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Poll shows support for torture among Southern evangelicals Sep 17, 2008
The poll released Thursday, commissioned by Faith in Public Life and Mercer University, found that 57% of respondents said torture can be often or sometimes justified to gain important information from suspected terrorists. Thirty-eight percent said it was never or rarely justified. (USA Today -- News)
Macon museum exhibit marries art, technology Sep 15, 2008
The show is the brainchild of Mercer University associate arts professor Craig Coleman, who is serving as the museum's guest curator. "It shows how artists are using computers in a wide variety of ways," Coleman said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Christian view on torture Sep 13, 2008
In conjunction with what they call a National Summit on Torture here in Atlanta, Georgia s Mercer University and Faith in Public Life have released on the topic. (h/t Political Insider). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
2 face off for Cobb school board seat Sep 13, 2008
Education: BBA in Industrial Relations, University of Georgia; MBA in Fiance, Mercer University. Family: Wife Pam, and two sons, age 24 and 21. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Macon honors its home-grown musicians Sep 9, 2008
Little Richard Penniman Boulevard is a renamed section of Mercer University Boulevard. You ll find signs of other famous sons, from the Allman Brothers to Otis Redding, all over town. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Fannie, Freddie takeover helps in limited way Sep 9, 2008
Lower rates are good for sales, but nowhere near enough to turn around real estate, said economist Roger Tutterow of Mercer University. This is one piece of the puzzle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chinese religious leaders to meet with Carter Sep 7, 2008
Atlanta-based Mercer University and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship are among sponsors of the trip. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Linda Braddon, biomedical engineer Sep 6, 2008
Braddon has a bachelor s degree in engineering from Mercer University and her master s and doctorate in mechanical engineering, with a specialization in biomedical engineering, from Georgia Tech. - By Karl W. Ritzler, for ajcjobs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Compounding pharmacist Michael Leake makes drugs the old-fashioned way he mixes them Sep 3, 2008
Education: Bachelor of science degree in pharmacy, Mercer University s Southern School of Pharmacy, Atlanta, 1973. Professional affiliations: Current president of Kentucky Board of Pharmacy; former president of the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists Foundation, Missouri City, Texas, and currently sits on its board of directors; named Compounding Pharmacist of the Year 2006 by Professional Compounding Centers of America, Houston, Texas. (Louisville Business First, KY)
City Council candidate describes his background Aug 31, 2008
Education: Bachelor of Science in Human Services, minor in Psychology, Mercer University, Macon, Ga ... I earned a bachelor's degree in Human Services from Mercer University. (Lompoc Record, CA)
In ATL rally, housing boosters say 'Buy Now' Aug 28, 2008
That credit worked and the new one should too, Roger Tutterow, the Mercer University economist, said. This is the kind of stimulus package that will jump-start the middle-income market, Tutterow said after addressing the crowd. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Decatur reverend to open DNC session Aug 27, 2008
Panelists at the sessions include John Dilulio, the first man to head up President George Bush s Faith Based Initiatives office, and Mercer University s David Gushee. Gushee is organizing an Atlanta conference for faith leaders in September, tol focus on the issue of a Christian response to the government s use of torture in the war on terror. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
282 apartments without water after main fails Aug 26, 2008
Tenants of the Park Point North apartments on Mercer University Drive couldn t shower or draw drinking water from their taps after the failure of a 48-inch water main that served the complex. The county delivered gallon water jugs to residents as work crews awaited a part they needed to repair the pipe. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Henry M. Kellum (2) Aug 23, 2008
He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1966, and received his law degree from Mercer University in 1970. He was a practicing attorney in Atlanta. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Local member Vaughn named state 'Optimist of Year' Aug 19, 2008
He earned degrees from Mercer University and the University of South Florida, as well as a teaching certification from the University of Georgia. He is married to the former Melanie Gerrish of Miami, Fla. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Obama, McCain aiming for faith vote Aug 15, 2008
"For Obama it is significant that he will be participating as an equal on the same stage as McCain in an evangelical church. This signals the shift in the evangelical political landscape since 2004," said David Gushee, a professor of Christian ethics at Mercer University in Atlanta. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Ga. joblessness hits high Aug 15, 2008
Georgia has to outpace most states to keep its jobless rate from climbing, said economist Roger Tutterow of Mercer University. The state continues to attract people from other parts of the country, so the work force expanded by 80,182 in the past year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
New doctor joins Family Medical Clinic Aug 14, 2008
A native of Greenville, N.C., Boyd went to medical school at Mercer University in Macon, Ga. after graduating from the State University of New York at Albany. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
TCU men's golf releases 2007-08 schedule Aug 8, 2008
Slated to be the largest Division I regular-season golf tournament in the country with 16 states and 10 conference represented - the Frogs will be joined by Boston College, Air Force, SMU, Mercer University, Rutgers and North Carolina State as well as the entire eight-team American Sky Men's Golf Conference. The Prestige at PGA West (October 13-14 | La Quinta, Calif. (Gofrogs.com)
Linda Dee Searcy (322) Aug 5, 2008
She attended Mercer University and graduated in 2003 with a BS degree in criminal justice, and a minor in human resources. Ms. Searcy was presently employed with the Mental Health Counseling and Substance Abuse Center in Griffin. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Diane Hood, Adoption consultant Aug 2, 2008
Before becoming an adoption consultant, she taught sociology and family courses at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro and Mercer University in Macon. She also is involved in Kidsave, a summer program that brings children from overseas orphanages to live with host families in the United States for six weeks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
FAU Names Jason Jackson as Pitching Coach Jul 30, 2008
A brief stint as pitching coach at North Florida Community College was followed by a move to Macon, Georgia in 2003 to take an assistant coaching position at Mercer University. Jackson was essential in establishing a number of new university pitching records during his three-year tenure at Mercer and was elevated to the program's recruiting coordinator in 2006. (Fausports.com)
FAU Men's Basketball Signs Four Incoming Recruits Jul 30, 2008
Justin Davis (Jacksonville, Florida), a 6-foot-9-inch post player, will transfer to FAU after playing at Mercer University as a true freshman in 2007-08. Davis was a two-time team MVP at Episcopal High School in Jacksonville where he averaged 20 points per game and 11. (Fausports.com)
Top party schools Jul 29, 2008
UGA students still party, but a little less so How Georgia schools rank in campus attributes. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 07/28/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rush Limbaugh, My Dad and Me Jul 29, 2008
We decided to go on up to my sister s house in Virginia after visiting Mercer University in Macon, GA, and then go to see Duke. The next morning, my dad insisted we ditch the interstate and take back roads through rural Alabama into rural Georgia. (Human Events Online)
Baylor Regents Vote To Oust President Jul 25, 2008
where he is president of Mercer University. He was considered the frontrunner in the search for a replacement for Sloan, but withdrew his name from consideration. (KWTX.com, TX)
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)
