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.
Alcorn State alumnus, Amazon Web Services executive to deliver fall commencement address
Alcorn State University will hold its Fall Commencement Ceremony on the Lorman campus on Thursday, December 11 at 9 a.m. The university will present the Student Award of Excellence during the ceremony and honor members Read More
Alcorn State Child Development Learning Center accepting child care vouchers
Alcorn State University’s Child Development Learning Center (CDLC) is now accepting state-approved child care vouchers through its new “Access for All” campaign. The initiative supports affordable, high-quality early childhood education for families qualifying for state Read More
Alcorn State students gain national exposure at 2025 AFA Leaders Conference
Three Alcorn State University students attended the 2025 Agricultural Future of America (AFA) Leaders Conference in Kansas City, Mo., from Nov. 6-9. The students gained professional development experience and exposure to careers across the agriculture 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.




