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’s Marketing and Communication team brings home 16 CPRAM Awards
This year, Alcorn State University’s Division of Marketing and Communication captured 16 awards during the 2025 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi (CPRAM) Conference. The annual conference was held in Starkville, Miss., from May 19 Read More
Dr. Latuesday Guy accepted into ANA Educational Foundation Visiting Professor Program
Dr. Latuesday Guy, assistant professor and director of the Business Administration Program in the School of Business at Alcorn State University, has been accepted into the ANA Educational Foundation’s 2025 Visiting Professor Program. The AEF’s Read More
Alcorn State grad ready to tackle cybersecurity after early start
Zyrus Craft’s journey at Alcorn State University began earlier than most. At just 17, the Mount Olive, Mississippi, native arrived on campus, a recent high school graduate eager to make his mark and embark on 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.