ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * 11th annual alumni awards recognize outstanding Mercerians * Nine Mercerians were recognized for their contributions to Mercer University during the 11th annual Alumni and Friends Awards held Oct. 30 during Homecoming. The Mercer Alumni Association honored recipients of the Thomas Sewell Plunkett Young Alumnus Award, Meritorious Service Award and Distinguished Alumna Award, and it recognized five individuals as Alumni by Choice. The Thomas Sewell Plunkett Youn more PR

FORT VALLEY, Georgia, Oct. 30 -- Fort Valley State University posted the following news: * * * FVSU's "All That" Homecoming Highlights Generosity and Significant Growth * Fort Valley State University's (FVSU) 2026 Homecoming, themed "FVSU's All That," was marked by an extraordinary show of generosity and support for the university. Checks totaling $7,550,308.13 were presented before the football game and during halftime, including the recently announced $5.8 million gift from the Eddie and Martha Smith estate. These contributions represent  more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 31 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Ole Miss Calls on Rebels to Defeat Georgia Again During Beat Week * Nov. 2-7 fundraising competition encourages fans to make three gifts OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi is preparing for another showdown with the University of Georgia, and this time, Rebel fans don't have to wait until kickoff to help secure a victory. From Nov. 2 to 7, Ole Miss and Georgia will compete in Beat Week, a six-day fundraising challenge to determine whic more PR