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.
From Alcorn to the Idol stage: Alumnus Daniel Stallworth competes on American Idol
Daniel Stallworth spent four years on the campus of Alcorn State University learning how to survive, strive and thrive. Today, the 2021 music graduate is doing all three on one of the most watched stages Read More
Forrest, Williams set SWAC records for Alcorn State
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Alcorn State track athletes Trellas Forrest and Derrick “DJ” Williams delivered record-breaking performances at the 2026 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Indoor Track and Field Championships held at the Birmingham CrossPlex. Forrest, a senior recreation Read More
Alcorn State appoints Gregory as dean of the School of Education and Psychology
Alcorn State University has appointed Dr. Tracey Gregory as dean of the School of Education & Psychology. Gregory, a Jackson, Miss. native, joins Alcorn after serving as associate professor of graduate education and director of 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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