Penny L. Elkins
Penny Elkins | |
|---|---|
| 19th President of Mercer University | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | William D. Underwood |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Mercer University Georgia College and State University Georgia State University (PhD) |
Penny Elkins is the current president of Mercer University, succeeding William D. Underwood.[1][2] She was elected as president on November 14, 2025 and took office on January 1, 2026.[3][4] She is Mercer University's first female president.[5][6][7][8]
References
- ↑ "About the President". Mercer University. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ Brumley, Larry (November 14, 2025). "Dr. Penny L. Elkins elected as Mercer University's 19th president". The Den. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Elkins elected to be next Mercer president -". Mercer Cluster. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Dr. Penny L. Elkins Elected As Mercer University's 19th President". HigherEdJobs. November 25, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ Kovac Jr., Joe (November 14, 2025). "Georgia's Mercer University names first female president in its history". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ Rice, Mark (December 25, 2025). "How this Columbus native became Mercer University's first female president". Georgia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ Uwah, Uche; Casimir, Jasmine (November 15, 2025). "Mercer breaks barriers and makes history by tapping woman as president". Spectrum News. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ Lonnroth, Lars (November 14, 2025). "Mercer University names first female president in school's 192-year history". 13WMAZ. Retrieved July 23, 2026.