Mercer’s New Student Center Unveiled | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Mercer University is demolishing its historic 1958 Connell Student Center to build a state-of-the-art student hub as part of its “Building for BEARS” initiative—designed to boost belonging, engagement, relaxation, and aspiration. The new center will feature a dining hall, social spaces, and the Student Affairs office, with temporary operations currently running across campus. President, a former Mercer student, shares personal nostalgia for the old building while leading the transformation. A memory wall will honor decades of student stories—from late-night study sessions to concerts—bridging…