Alcorn honors Medgar Wiley Evers’ life and legacy, unveils memorial statue

Alcorn State, Miss. (June 14, 2013) - June 13, 2013, will forever be written in history as a day when the life and legacy of American hero and Alcorn alum Medgar Wiley Evers ’52 was honored by dedicating a heroic size statue on the campus of his alma mater. Hundreds gathered for the memorial dedication ceremony to witness the historic event.

Alcorn welcomes new students, holds 2013 Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration

Alcorn State, Miss. (June 19, 2013) - Eighty-seven students and 78 parents gathered in the James L. Bolden Campus Union ballroom to participate in the 2013 Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) held by the Office of First Year Experience, Division of Student Affairs for new students.

Dr. Alpha Morris remembers her classmate Medgar Wiley Evers '52

Alcorn State, Miss. (June 12, 2013) - Medgar Moment: Dr. Alpha Morris, chair of the Department of Social Sciences at Alcorn State University, remembers her classmate Medgar Wiley Evers '52 as a studious and focused individual dedicated to a movement he was willing to sacrifice all for.

America’s leaders and celebrities to participate in Medgar Wiley Evers memorial dedication and awards luncheon at Alcorn

Alcorn State, Miss. (June 7, 2013) - A spectacular line-up of dignitaries, civil rights veterans and award winning entertainers will participate in the Medgar Wiley Evers Memorial dedication and the Medgar Evers Torch of Justice Awards Luncheon, Thursday June 13, at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi.

Biofules company KiOR funds Alcorn’s School of Arts and Sciences proposalAlcorn State, Miss. (June 19, 2013) - Alcorn State University’s School of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce that a proposal made to KiOR, the Houston based biofuels company, as part of the second phase of a project between KiOR, the Mississippi Development Authority, and Alcorn, has been funded for the fiscal year 2013. ...read more

Dr. Kassie Freeman to present at Comparative Education World Congress in Brazil

Alcorn State, Miss. (June 19, 2013) - Dr. Kassie Freeman, director of strategic innovation at Alcorn State University, will attend the XV Comparative Education World Congress that will be held June 24-28, 2013, by the School of Economics, Buenos Aires University, Brazil.

Alcorn to hold its 2nd property auction in July

Alcorn State, Miss. (June 12, 2013) - Alcorn State University has found an excellent way to make money on its obsolete and unused equipment by holding a property auction.

Alcorn's Greenfield speaks at Freedom Schools National Training

Alcorn State, Miss. (June 12, 2013) - Dr. Derek Greenfield, director of Educational Equity and Inclusion, recently served as a featured speaker at the Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute National Training in Clinton, Tennessee.

Alcorn’s Reed serves as board member for Small Farmer Agricultural Leadership Institute that graduates three Mississippi’s farmers

Alcorn State, Miss. (June 7, 2013) - “Three Mississippi’s farmers recently graduated from the 2013 Small Farm Agricultural Leadership Institute,” said Anthony Reed, interim assistant extension administrator for Alcorn State University Extension Program, who serves as a Leadership Institute board member.

Alcorn’s Fine Arts faculty and students participate in Natchez Festival of Music

Alcorn State, Miss. (June 7, 2013) - Donna Schaffer, director of Choral Activities at Alcorn State University, was featured in the Natchez Festival of Music held in Natchez, Mississippi, May 4-25.

Alcorn’s Wallace appointed to 3-year term on national committee

Alcorn State, Miss. (June 5, 2013) - Alcorn State University's assistant professor of education, Dr. Jennifer Young Wallace, was recently appointed to serve a three-year term on the Association of Teacher Educators Professional Journal Committee.