The Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, affiliated organization that aids the University in promoting educational and cultural welfare, developing and expanding facilities, and facilitating studies, research, and other academic pursuits.
The Foundation was chartered over 50 years ago, on August 27, 1973, and gained 501(c)3 status the following year. Over the past five decades, the Foundation has protected and grown its assets thanks to the generous contributions of those who believe in the mission of Alcorn State University.
| EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | TERM |
|---|---|
| Dr. Dennis E. Thomas ’74, Chair | July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 |
| Ms. Carla Kirkland ’86, Vice Chair | July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2023 |
| Dr. Shelby Wilkes ’71, Treasurer | July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2023 |
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS | |
| Dr. Charlie Bridges ’74 | July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025 |
| Mr. Robert D. Gage IV | July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2023 |
| Mr. Nathaniel Hughes ‘79 | July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 |
| Mr. Wilbert L. Jones ’73 | July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025 |
| Mr. Mike McCormick | July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 |
| Dr. Jesse McGee ’68 | July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025 |
| Ms. Lauren Middleton | July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024 |
| Dr. Anthony Newman ’94 | July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 |
| Dr. ZaKiya Nicks ’03 | July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 |
| Dr. Orpheus Triplett ’76 | July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025 |
| Mr. Densel Fleming ’93 (ASUNAA National President) | January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024 |
| EX-OFFICIO | |
| Dr. Tracy M. Cook ’93, President, Alcorn State University | |
| Dr. Marcus D. Ward ’00, Executive Director, ASU Foundation, Inc. |
ASU Foundation, Inc.
Under the leadership of Alcorn State University President Walter Washington, the organizational meeting for the university’s foundation was held on July 31, 1973 at the Hotel Heidelberg in Jackson, Mississippi.
The incorporators were Mr. Robert W. Bowles; Mr. Robert D. Gage, III; Mr. Robert C. Garraway; Mr. Richard G. Hastings; Mr. John D. Holland; Dr. Ruby E.S. Lyells; Mr. Carl McIntire, Jr.; Mr. Oliver G. Taylor, Jr.; Dr. Cleopatra D. Thompson; and Dr. Walter Washington.
All For One Faculty & Staff Campaign
The Faculty and Staff Campaign is part of the University’s Annual Fund Campaign. As an employee of Alcorn State University, this campaign is a great way to directly impact areas of the University that are of interest to you. The All For One Campaign primarily focuses on the opportunity for Alcorn employees to give back and show their support for students and the overall enhancement of the university.
Contact
Feel free to contact any member of the Institutional Advancement Office staff to learn more about the Always Alcorn
Annual Fund Campaign.
Dr. Marcus D. Ward ’00
Vice President for Institutional Advancement | Executive Director, Alcorn State University Foundation, Inc.
[email protected]
(601) 877-6296
Mr. Casey Mock’13
Finance & Accounting Manager, Alcorn State University Foundation, Inc.
[email protected]
(601) 877-6296
