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 State students present AI research at HBCU biology symposium
The future of biology may be written in code. Alcorn State University students are already learning the language. A delegation of 37 students and three faculty members from the university's Department of Biological Sciences presented Read More
Dr. Antwon Woods Named to AASCU’s 2026 Becoming a Provost Academy
Dr. Antwon Woods, dean of the School of Business at Alcorn State University, is one of 37 higher education professionals selected for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities' (AASCU) Becoming a Provost Academy Read More
Drax Foundation and Alcorn State University partner to connect students to agricultural sciences
Renewable energy company Drax, a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions, today announced a commitment of $50,000 to establish scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen enrolled in programs within the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences 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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