Alcorn is a place of purpose, history, and discovery.
With a steadfast focus on the future, bolstered by its rich heritage of trailblazers and innovators, Alcorn is well-known for its supportive and well-rounded learning environment while providing an excellent education at an affordable price. We invite you to explore our highly regarded academic programs. Talk with us about the ones that spark your curiosity, your intellect, and your creativity.
Generations of successful alumni have distinguished themselves in the most competitive arenas,
including education, medicine, law, business and professional athletics.
Message from the President: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Alumnus Medgar Evers
We honor the life and legacy of Alcorn State University alumnus Medgar Evers, whose 100th birthday is today. Mr. Evers graduated from Alcorn A&M College, now known as Alcorn State University, in 1952 with a Read More
Alcorn State University offers free farming workshop
Alcorn State University's Center for Conservation Research will host a free training workshop for farmers and anyone interested in learning new growing methods. The workshop will take place Thursday, July 10, from 9:30 a.m. to Read More
Alcorn alum Chavez Carter reaches Kilimanjaro summit, plants university flag
Chavez E. Carter, an Alcorn State University graduate, celebrated his 40th birthday in September 2024 by summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak, and planting an Alcorn State University flag at the summit. Carter, who holds Read More
About Alcorn
Alcorn State University has a great tradition of excellence and a powerful place in history. From our founding as the nation’s first public historically black land-grant institution to creating great advantages and opportunities for our students.
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