Archive for July, 2009

Mercer Law Alumnus Named U.S. Attorney for Middle District of Georgia

Mercer Law School Alumnus G.F. “Pete” Peterman III has been named acting United States attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, the Associated Press reported on July 31. Peterman will take over effective Aug. 1.

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Revamped Public Safety Major Draws Attention from Henry Paper

Mercer’s College of Continuing and Professional Studies revised its criminal justice major into a degree in public safety for the upcoming fall semester. The change will applied to Macon, Atlanta, Henry County and Douglas County, and is drawing attention from the public safety community as well as the media. The Henry Daily Herald published a story on the change on July 28.

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Paper Highlights Mercer Students’ Study-Abroad Experiences with Mercer On Mission

The Macon Telegraph tracked down students from several area colleges to find out about their summer study-abroad experiences. The July 16 story included several comments from Mercer staff and students who went on Mercer On Mission trips this summer. The Mercer On Mission program offers a unique blend of service-learning and study abroad that encourages students to learn while engaging the world.

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Mercer’s Embrace of New GI Bill Garners Coverage in Macon Telegraph

The Macon Telegraph did a story on July 15 about the new GI Bill, including Mercer’s efforts to help veteran’s afford college.

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