MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- Congratulations Mercer Graduates!
Mercer University and Mercer Law graduate, Mayor Lester Miller, greeted nearly 800 graduates at Five Star Stadium on Monday. Included in those numbers was founding member of R.E.M, Mike Mills, who received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree for his achievements in the arts, including having sold more than 80 million records with R.E.M.
Graduating senior, Sarah Spalding of Warner Robins, acted as student speaker. Through the Engineering Honors Program, Spalding has participated in adaptive tech builds such as Go Baby Go, through which battery-powered toy cars are modified to meet the needs of children with limited mobility. She has presented her research at nine conferences as well as to Mercer’s Board of Trustees.