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.
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Our Traditions
From school colors to annual events, Mercer is packed with proud traditions that have made the University what it is today.
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What’s happening on campus
![This 1845 file photo shows Mercer's historic building in Penfield, Georgia.](https://www.mercer.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Penfield-1845-new.jpg)
Our History
Our story begins in 1833 with a group of trailblazing Georgia Baptists, including our namesake Jesse Mercer.
![Georgia state outline with Bear graphic on top](https://www.mercer.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/bear-georgia-02.png)
You'll find us all across Georgia
With locations in Macon, Atlanta, Savannah, Columbus and more