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 president named to 2026 Mississippi Top 100
Dr. Tracy M. Cook, president of Alcorn State University, has been selected for the 2026 class of the Mississippi Top 100 by the Magnolia Tribune. Cook was recognized in the Culture and Community category. He Read More
Alcorn State University partners with Getty Images to preserve the legacy of America’s first public land-grant HBCU
Alcorn State University is making a bold move to bring its story as America’s first public land-grant historically Black college and university (HBCU) to a global audience with its new content partnership with Getty Images, a preeminent global visual Read More
Alcorn State University celebrates graduates across two ceremonies, honors Golden Class of 1976
Alcorn State University conferred degrees upon 472 graduates Saturday during its 2026 Spring Commencement. There were 370 undergraduates and 102 graduate students. Ceremonies were held in the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex on the Lorman 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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