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 students selected for Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
Four Alcorn State University students have been accepted into the rigorous Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, a U.S. Department of Education initiative designed to support first-generation or historically underrepresented students as they pursue post-graduate Read More
Alcorn releases game day protocol for matchup against Southern University
Alcorn State University has released the official game day protocol for the football game against Southern University on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, which is set for a 3 p.m. kickoff. The university is enhancing security Read More
Alcorn State opens first Small Business Development Center in Southwest Mississippi
Alcorn State University will cut the ribbon on its Small Business Development Center on Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Dr. Rudolph E. Waters Classroom Building in the School of Business Atrium. The center 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.





