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.
Tony Gordon named 2026 Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher Award recipient
The Mississippi Humanities Council will honor Tony Gordon, assistant professor of music and university organist at Alcorn State University, as the institution’s 2026 Humanities Teacher Award recipient at its Public Humanities Awards ceremony today at Read More
Alcorn State, Hope Credit Union unite for free financial empowerment forum
Three institutions with a shared goal of economic equity are coming together on Alcorn State University’s campus in April. The university’s School of Business, the Mississippi Small Business Development Center at Alcorn State University (MS Read More
Woodard selected for HBCU All-Star Game
Alcorn Men’s Basketball student-athlete Nick Woodard has been selected to participate in the Fifth Annual HBCU All-Star Game taking place Sunday, April 5, at 2 p.m. EST. The game will be housed at Corteva Coliseum 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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