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 alumnus Corey Wiggins named president of Tougaloo College
Dr. Corey Wiggins, a Hazlehurst, Mississippi native and Alcorn State University alumnus, has been named the 15th president of Tougaloo College. He will begin July 1, succeeding Dr. Donzell Lee following a national search. Wiggins Read More
Greenleaf selected as finalist for Pinnacle Award in statewide celebration
Maxine Greenleaf, vice president for marketing and communication, has been selected as a statewide finalist for the 2026 Mississippi Pinnacle Awards, presented by Sales & Marketing Professionals. Finalists will be honored during a black-tie optional Read More
President Cook to keynote Seeds of Change Black History Program
Dr. Tracy M. Cook, president of Alcorn State University, will serve as guest speaker at the Seeds of Change Resource Foundation Black History Program on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at 3 p.m. at the Natchez 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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