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women. Established in 1833 in Macon, Mercer University has a long tradition of academic excellence including the Walter F. George School of Law, one of the oldest law schools in the country. In nearby Peach County, Fort Valley State University was founded in 1895 to offer education to African-Americans and is one of three historically African- American colleges in Georgia. In addition to these revered institutions, students can further their education at several excellent state colleges and technical schools. MERCER UNIVERSITY 1400 Coleman Ave. Macon, Ga. 31207 (478) 301-2650 www.mercer.edu One of the region's oldest and most prestigious institutions, Mercer University has been ranked among the top 10 universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years, while The Princeton Review has featured Mercer in its annual best colleges guide for 10 straight years. The University enrolls more than 8,300 students in 12 schools and colleges on three campuses and four regional academic centers across Georgia. Mercer is affiliated with four teaching hospitals in Macon, Savannah and Columbus; has educational partnerships with Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex and Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta; operates an academic press and a performing arts center (The Grand Opera House) in Macon and an engineering research center in Warner Robins; and is the only private university in Georgia to field an NCAA Division I athletic program. WESLEYAN COLLEGE 4760 Forsyth Road Macon, Ga. 31210 (800) 477-6610 or (478) 757-5139 www.wesleyancollege.edu Founded in 1836, Wesleyan College was the first in the world to offer degrees to women. Wesleyan College continues the tradition with 31 major and 27 minor programs for Bachelor of Arts degrees for undergraduate women as well as eight pre-professional programs and a nursing degree. The Master of Education and the Master of Business Administration programs are open to both women and men. The college also offers a duel-degree program in engineering with Georgia Tech, Auburn University and Mercer. The campus features stately white-columned Georgian-style buildings surrounding a classic quadrangle and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY 1005 State University Drive Fort Valley, Ga. 31030 (478) 825-6211 www.fvsu.edu This historically black college was founded in 1895 as the Fort Valley High and Industrial School. It has continued to grow from its modest beginnings as a public high school to offer undergraduate degrees in more than 50 majors and Master degrees in Education, Counseling and Public Health. FVSU became affiliated with the University System of Georgia in 1939. One of the school's most unique fields of study is the cooperative development energy program that prepares students for careers in the energy industry. FVSU maintains an enrollment of approximately 3,500 students. Campus life is very active and students have the opportunity to participate in more than 70 organizations and clubs. MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE COLLEGE 100 College Station Drive Macon, Ga. 31206 www.mga.edu COCHRAN CAMPUS 1100 Second Street, SE Cochran, Ga. 31014 (478) 934-6221 DUBLIN CAMPUS 1900 Bellevue Road Dublin, Ga. 31021 (478) 275-6643 EASTMAN CAMPUS 71 Airport Rd Eastman, Ga. 31023 (478) 374-6980 WARNER ROBINS 100 University Blvd. Warner Robins, Ga. 31093 (478) 929-6700 Middle Georgia State College offers bachelor's degrees that enhance the educational, economic and cultural lives of Middle Georgians. The college also offers selected associate's degrees that meet the educational interests of traditional and non-traditional students. With low tuition, robust financial aid, a commitment to the success of each student and a vibrant residence life program on three of the five campuses, Middle Georgia State promises a challenging, affordable and rewarding college experience leading to degrees of proven quality. Middle Georgia State's success is measured best by the accomplishments of its graduates in their chosen professions, as well as by the contributions they make to their communities. Middle Georgia State College offers degree programs on campuses in Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman and Warner Robins, and online everywhere. Wesleyan College 40 l MACON MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2014