Mercer University received a $2.5 million grant for a new center for Baptist leadership, officials announced Wednesday. The center will focus on Baptist history, theology, ethics and other areas.
Daniel Vestal, executive coordinator of the Atlanta-based Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, will lead the center starting July 1. Vestal, who will also serve as a professor, previously announced he would retire from the fellowship June 30.
The gift is from Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation and the center will be named after them. LAURA DIAMOND
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D'oh! What would Homer think of this?
The University of Georgia will hold a panel discussion about The Simpsons Feb. 15.
The event, which is sponsored by the college's Willson Center for Humanities and Arts and the Peabody Awards, will look at the show's use of humor and satire. Clippings will be aired during the free event, which will begin at 4 p.m. in room 150 of the Miller Learning Center.
The series will air its 500th episode Feb. 19. LAURA DIAMOND
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Kohl’s Department Stores are accepting nominations for its annual scholarship program. The scholarship recognizes young volunteers ages six to 18 who dedicate their time and energy to bettering the communities they live in. Nominations will be accepted through March 15 at kohlskids.com. GRACIE BONDS STAPLES
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