Alcorn State University and the ASU Foundation, Inc. will host Purple and Gold Day 2025 on Tuesday, February 25, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Mississippi State Capitol Building.
“We look forward to welcoming hundreds of Alcorn alumni, students, friends and supporters to Purple and Gold Day 2025 at the Mississippi State Capitol,” said Dr. Marcus D. Ward, senior vice president of institutional advancement, legislative liaison, and executive director of the ASU Foundation. “The annual alumni legislative advocacy day showcases our rich legacy, academic excellence, and commitment to serving the state of Mississippi.”
The in-person event will provide attendees with updates on the university’s 2025 legislative priorities and crucial legislation affecting the institution. Alcornites will have the opportunity to present special greetings to the Mississippi Legislature, joined by various Senators and Representatives.
Registration is required for all attendees and can be completed online at https://e.givesmart.com/events/HgV/
“For over 15 years, the highly anticipated Purple and Gold Day has provided the Alcorn community with an opportunity to engage with legislators and state leaders to highlight our achievements, reinforce the importance of continued investment in Mississippi’s oldest public HBCU, and ensure that Alcorn remains a beacon of economic opportunity and innovation for future generations of Mississippians,” said Ward.
For additional information or inquiries, please contact the Office of Advancement at [email protected].
