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Mercer On Mission

An aerial view of the footprint for the new stone water tank Mercer helped construct in the Sabana Bonita community of El Cercado, Dominican Republic from May 31-June 17, 2023.

Unique Tank Construction Highlights Dominican Republic Work

Maura Rutledge, Center for Collaborative Journalism
July 3, 2023

Explainer: Stone Water Tank Construction

Kevin White, Center for Collaborative Journalism
July 3, 2023

Mercer On Mission Dominican Republic: Engineering & Journalism

Samantha Vaquero, Center for Collaborative Journalism
June 30, 2023

Tiny Market Located in the Mountains of the Dominican Republic

Amelie Horace, Center for Collaborative Journalism
June 29, 2023
Mercer engineering students, along with Sabana Bonita community members construct the water tank walls with stone and mortar. Community members had to sign up for shifts to help construct the tank in addition to paying the fees to maintain the tank.

Water Projects Improve Health of Dominican Republic Communities

Mercer On Mission engineering program has assisted for past 8 years
Debbie Blankenship, Center for Collaborative Journalism
June 28, 2023

Video: Better Water Access is Focus of Mercer Program

Samantha Vaquero, Center for Collaborative Journalism
June 28, 2023
Alex Patrick, a Mercer engineering student, surveys an El Cercado community member on June 7, 2023.

Views on Disabilities in the Dominican Republic

Maura Rutledge, Center for Collaborative Journalism
June 27, 2023
Mercer engineering student Lauren Folsom tosses rocks to Michael Nierodzik, who is also an engineering student. The students were helping construct a stone water tank in the Sabana Bonita community of El Cercado, Dominican Republic.

Mercer Students Get Hands-on in the Dominican Republic

Amelie Horace, Center for Collaborative Journalism
June 26, 2023
Three members of the community play the palos (drums) and sing while the community dances around them. The palos are a large part of Dominican heritage and are used during celebrations of death as well as celebrations of the Holy Spirit, among other celebrations.

El Cercado Community Leaders Celebrate Fellowship at the Annual Pentecost Celebration

Taleen Hanna
June 22, 2023

Audio Story: What Makes Good Water?

Kevin White
May 28, 2023

Dominican Republic water access is continued focus of Mercer engineering program

The Mercer on Mission trip continues the legacy of Dr. Mike MacCarthy
Taleen Hanna
May 24, 2023
What Makes "Safe" Water Safe?

What Makes “Safe” Water Safe?

Amelie Horace and Maura Rutledge
May 24, 2023
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