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.
First STEM MBA graduate Butler joins Big Four firm KPMG
Camariyah Butler, a STEM Master of Business Administration graduate of Leland, Miss., became the program’s first graduate on Thursday, Dec. 11, and accepted a full-time position with KPMG. Butler secured the role with the Big Read More
Harris graduates early, balances motherhood and academics
A’mari Harris, a senior criminal justice major of Monroe, La., graduated early from Alcorn State University on Thursday, Dec. 11, balancing motherhood, employment and service in the Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite marching band. Harris completed her Read More
Alcorn State graduates 283, AWS executive donates $26,000
Alcorn State University conferred degrees on 283 graduates today during its Fall 2025 Commencement at the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex. Daryl Hammett, director of global delivery for AI platforms and security at Amazon Web 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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