Interim leader of Alcorn State is named school’s new president
AP
March 22, 2024
The interim president of Mississippi’s Alcorn State University has been elevated to the post permanently. The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning on Thursday named Tracy M. Cook to serve as the school’s 21st president.
IHL names newest Alcorn State University president
WLBT
March 21, 2024
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning today has named the newest Alcorn State University president. Thursday, Dr. Tracy M. Cook was announced as the 21st president of Alcorn State University. Cook has served as interim president of the university since July 8, 2023.
Fayette native appointed new president at Alcorn State University
The Natchez Democrat
March 21, 2024
“This decision was made in the long-term best interests of Alcorn State University and its students, faculty, staff, and alumni,” said Dr. Alfred McNair, president of the Board of Trustees. “There was an obvious desire and call from the Alcorn family for Dr. Cook to be named to this role, and we are putting our full faith and confidence behind this decision. He is the right person to lead Alcorn State University.”
Alcorn State releases 2024 football schedule
WLBT
March 20, 2024
Alcorn State football has released its 2024 schedule ahead of head coach Cedric Thomas’ first season at the helm of the program. The Braves will play a 12-game schedule, with opening two contests set against NCAA Division I FBS programs.
Tangela Parker: HBCU Grad Turned Marketing Executive Receives Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
MSN.com
March 15, 2024
Tangela Parker, an award-winning African American global marketing executive, joined an elite group of female C-Suite leaders when President Joe Biden awarded her the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science/pre-law from Alcorn State University and also graduated from the Executive Leadership program at Harvard Business School.
A house divided: These couples rep rival Black colleges, and it’s all love (except on game day)
Andscape
February 14, 2024
Charles Vickers Jr. and Jessica Kennedy Vickers met nearly 19 years ago at Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi, during a summer engineering program for high school students. After realizing they had relatives that knew one another, the two remained friends before starting to date during college, with him at Alcorn State University and her at Jackson State University.
Why Steve “Air” McNair is one of the best HBCU players ever
Clutchpoints
February 14, 2024
As we celebrate what would have been Steve “Air” McNair’s 51st birthday, let’s take a look back on his illustrious collegiate and NFL career. McNair was born Feb. 14, 1973 in Mount Olive, Mississippi. He decided to attend the local Alcorn State, and the rest was history.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers love story began at Alcorn State
HBCU Sports
February 6, 2024
MSNBC Joy Reid’s book details the love that awakened America. Alcorn’s 2 Civil Rights icons Medgar and Myrlie Evers.
“One Pill Can Kill” initiative underway at Alcorn State
WJTV
February 1, 2024
Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) welcomed Alcorn State University as a new partner for One Pill Can Kill. The public awareness campaign educates, supports and empowers Mississippians with information on the dangers of fentanyl, how to identify it, and what to do if a student or friend is overdosing.
Alcorn State opens Wells Fargo Finance Education Center
WJTV
January 26, 2024
Alcorn State University’s School of Business has partnered with Wells Fargo to improve financial health on the Alcorn campus and in the local community by creating the Wells Fargo Finance Education Center. Faculty, staff, students, local elected officials and Wells Fargo leaders gathered at the Dr. Rudolph E. Waters Sr. Classroom Building to celebrate the opening with a ribbon cutting on Thursday.
From HBCU To Major League Baseball
Forbes
January 26, 2024
Reflecting on his time at Alcorn State, Rembert acknowledges the profound impact it had on shaping his professional trajectory. In his words, “My HBCU experience taught me how to interact and build relationships with others. Experiences that I encountered going to an HBCU forced me out of my comfort zone and helped me [sharpen] my intrapersonal and communication skills.”
IHL to hold listening sessions for Mississippi university’s next leader
Magnolia State Live
January 25, 2024
Members of the IHL’s Board of Trustees will hear from the Alcorn State University (ASU) community in two campus listening sessions on Monday, February 5, on the Alcorn State campus, located at 1000 ASU Drive in Lorman.
HBCU grad Brandon Rembert Pursues Front Office Career in MLB
Los Angeles Sentinel
January 25, 2024
After his time competing for the Alcorn State University baseball team, outfielder Brandon Rembert did not know what to do next. He had recently finished his master’s degree in athletic administration and coaching at Alcorn. He played in 63 games in three seasons.
GRADUATION IS ALMOST HERE! Seniors receive visit from Alcorn State University President
Twin States News
January 22, 2024
It’s never too early to start thinking about the future. Senior students at Newton Municipal School District received a visit from Alcorn State University President, Tracy Cook, to help them do just that. “Just want to talk to students about opportunities, not just about going to a four-year institution, but a community college, or be an entrepreneur, take a trade, or armed forces. Just trying to strongly encourage the students to do something with themselves,” Cook said.
New Alcorn State Football Coach Wants to Continue Winning Ways in Lorman
WJTV
January 18, 2024
Alcorn State football has been a model of consistency. Several coaches have come and gone through ASU recently with all of them having great success. Now Cleveland, MS native Cedric Thomas takes over the program. Thomas says he wants to keep the winning tradition, but at the same time be his own man.
Road To Redemption For Jeremiah Kendall And The Alcorn State Braves
BET
January 16, 2024
The Braves are ready to pick up where they left off with their ferocious leader at the helm, forward Jeremiah Kendall, hoping to claim the SWAC title.
Alcorn football players selected to play in the HBCU Legacy Bowl
Vicksburg Daily News
January 4, 2024
Alcorn State University football players Monterio Hunt and Jarveon Howard have been selected to play in the HBCU Legacy Bowl. Both Howard and Hunt were instrumental in the Braves’ 2023 season where Alcorn finished with a 7-4 record. The HBCU Legacy Bowl will be held on February 24, 2024 in New Orleans at Yulman Stadium.
Alcorn State alum Brandon Rembert shines in the MLB
ClutchPoints
January 3, 2024
There are very few individuals making waves in professional sports like Brandon Rembert, a graduate of Alcorn State who recently broke into the MLB space as an Operations Assistant and a scout. Rembert’s story is full of promise, heartbreak, determination, and embodies the essence of perseverance.
Simmons named chairman of Transportation Commission
Meridian Star
January 3, 2024
Mississippi Transportation Commission named Commissioner Willie Simmons, who represents the Central Transportation District, as chairman…. He is a graduate of Alcorn State University
Alcorn’s Aaron Allen named MVP of the HBCU Pigskin Showdown
Vicksburg Daily News
January 1, 2024
Alcorn State University quarterback Aaron Allen was named MVP of the HBCU Pigskin Showdown on Saturday. Allen made multiple plays, including a 60 yard touchdown pass as he led Team Godfather to a 21-15 win.
2023
Callaway senior receives full scholarship to Alcorn State
WJTV
December 6, 2023
A Callaway High School senior was surprised on Wednesday with a full ride scholarship. Quintoria Holly, a JROTC cadet, received a four-year scholarship to Alcorn State University. She expressed gratitude for the JROTC and said the skills she’s learned will take her far in college.
Best public colleges in Mississippi
WJTV
December 3, 2023
With so many factors to consider, it’s important to look beyond just the basic data on a college’s website. Stacker reviewed data from Niche to compile a list of the best public colleges in Mississippi. Niche’s methodology rates academic quality as the most important—which includes the quality of professors, the college’s acceptance and graduation rates….#5. Alcorn State University
Alcorn baseball alum Brandon Rembert charts a different path to the major leagues
Vicksburg Post
December 2, 2023
Rembert did not get an opportunity to play professional baseball, but he might have found another path to the major leagues. He landed a job with the Pittsburgh Pirates and has worked in their minor league organization since February 2022.
Trinity Church to host free concert by the Alcorn State University Concert Choir Dec. 3
Natchez Democrat
November 30, 2023
The annual free concert by the Alcorn State University Concert Choir is set for 6 p.m., Sun., Dec. 3, at Trinity Episcopal Church. It is open to the public. “The concert will showcase works from composers such as Dan Forrest, Bob Chilcott, Eurydice Osterman, Stacey V. Gibbs and Ken Burton,” said Dr. Alona Alexander, director of Choral Activities at Alcorn State.
Alcorn State grad living the dream in professional baseball
Natchez Democrat
November 30, 2023
Alcorn State alumnus and former baseball player Brandon Rembert is still involved with the game he loves. Rembert played baseball for the Braves for three years before going to work in professional baseball after graduation.
6 Alcorn, 5 JSU players named to All-SWAC teams
WLBT
November 28, 2023
Six Alcorn State football players and five Jackson State football players were named to All-SWAC teams Monday following the conclusion of the 2023 season. Alcorn and JSU ended the 2023 season with a 7-4 overall record and in second place in the east and west divisions of the SWAC.
Aaron Allen’s 3 touchdown passes help lead Alcorn State to share of SWAC West title
USA Today
November 18, 2023
Aaron Allen threw three touchdown passes, two to Monterio Hunt, and Alcorn State claimed a share of the SWAC West Division title with a 28-24 Soul Bowl victory over Jackson State on Saturday.
Alcorn State did not win the SWAC West. But the Braves earned Soul Bowl bragging rights
HBCU Sports
November 18, 2023
Jackson State and Alcorn came into the Soul Bowl with something to play for. An Alcorn victory could keep them in the mix for securing a birth in the SWAC Championship game.
Take a look: Here are the top 5 HBCU band halftime shows from Week 10
HBCU Sports
November 10, 2023
Our weekly top 5 list this week features halftime shows from Alcorn State, Jackson State, North Carolina A&T, Prairie View A&M, and South Carolina State. Below are the top five HBCU band halftime shows of Week 10.
Alcorn declares Oct. 28 ‘Rep. Alyce Griffin Clarke Day’
WAPT
October 28, 2023
Alcorn State University has officially declared October 28 Representative Alyce Griffin Clarke Day. Saturday, Clarke was celebrated during a Legacy of Leadership Brunch at the Ecology Building on the Lorman campus. Alyce Clarke, who graduated from Alcorn in 1961, has broken many barriers, including becoming the first African-American woman elected to the state legislature in 1985.
Packers legend Donald Driver says play about his life is ‘one of the most amazing accomplishments’ of career
WFIN
October 28, 2023
The Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee hosted the play, “Dream, Quickie! Dream!,” which is based on the life of the Green Bay legend. It’s a cliché to say that professional athletes often sit back and reflect on their lives, but it certainly rings true for Driver, and he embraces all of it. Despite growing up in poverty and being chosen by the Packers as a seventh-round pick out of Alcorn State, Driver’s career 10,137 receiving yards and 743 receptions are both the most in the history of the 103-year-old franchise.
2023 SWAC Hall Of Fame Inductees
Sports Illustrated
October 24, 2023
The 2023 Hall of Fame Honorees includes Mississippi Valley State’s Ashley Ambrose, Grambling State’s Marie Currie, Alcorn State’s Issiac Holt and Charles McClelland Sr. – Legend, Jackson State’s Gloster Van Richardson – Legend, and Texas Southern’s Eddie Davis – Contributor.
Sterling native creates bust of historic trailblazer for Mississippi church
The Lawton Constitution
October 20, 2023
Sterling native Bob Willis, now of Edmond, sculpted a bust of Hiram Rhodes Revels that was recognized in an unveiling ceremony Sept. 30 at Zion Chapel A.M.E. Church in Natchez, Miss. Following his time in office, Revels became the first president of Alcorn A&M College, which is now Alcorn State University, in Lorman, Miss.
2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jarveon Howard, RB, Alcorn State
NFL Draft Diamonds
October 20, 2023
Jarveon Howard is a punishing RB in Alcorn State’s offense. Hula Bowl scout Ryan Vidales breaks down Howard as an NFL Prospect in his report.
ERDC researchers experiment on remediation of Coal Combustion Residuals
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
October 16, 2023
Dr. Afrachanna Butler, a research physical scientist with the ERDC’s Environmental Laboratory (EL), and Kortland Almore, an EL intern from Alcorn State University, are collaborating with ERDC’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, New Hampshire.
Women in Security Feature: Alicia Dawson – “My Journey has been one of Challenges, Small Victories, and Life-changing Moments”
Security System News
October 11, 2023
Alicia Dawson calls her inspiration to work within the security industry “an act of destiny….After graduating from Alcorn State University with my degree in industrial technology with an emphasis in computer networking, I set my eyes on working within any company as a help desk professional,” Dawson said. “I had not realized there were more positions out there to aspire to.”
The Top U.S. Colleges for Student Experience
Wall Street Journal
October 9, 2023
Dalton State is followed by California Baptist University, the University of Houston-Downtown, Savannah State University and Alcorn State University.
Late TD pass, McKelton interception give Alcorn State 25-24 win over Grambling
USA Today
October 7, 2023
Aaron Allen threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Tavarious Griffin with 1:42 to play and Geoffrey McKelton had an interception 35 seconds later as Alcorn State pulled out a 25-24 Homecoming win over Grambling on Saturday.
Education and workforce development go hand-in-hand in building a better future for Mississippi
Entergy Newsroom
October 5, 2023
In 2007, Entergy Nuclear and Alcorn State University worked with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to develop the state’s first radiation technology program, which also is the only program of its kind in the nation involving an HBCU. Entergy Nuclear’s annual $50,000 contribution to Alcorn State’s radiation technology program helps fund scholarships and campus training resources, and internships are structured to prepare students for nuclear industry careers.
The Black Bruin Experience: Bruinettes danceline team’s debut takes historic step for Black inclusion at UCLA
Daily Bruin
October 2, 2023
In 1968, the Golden Girls majorette team captivated an audience at Alcorn State with an innovative hybrid dance style, which is widely regarded as the first danceline performance. Since then, the style has been adopted by HBCU campuses nationwide. Today, it is marked by bright, dazzling costumes, creative, high-energy choreography and an unpredictable “wow” factor that leaves the audience excitedly wondering what each performance will hold.
Zion Chapel A.M.E. Church will celebrate the legacy of Hiram Rhodes Revels with a bust unveiling
Natchez Democrat
September 27, 2023
Zion Chapel A.M.E. Church will celebrate the legacy of Hiram Rhodes Revels with a bust in his honor…. He was the first pastor to serve at Zion Chapel and the first African-American lawmaker to serve in the United States Congress. Revels was also the first president of Alcorn A&M College, which is now Alcorn State University, in Lorman.
Two Alcorn State University football players spoke to WCJHS on Monday
Vicksburg Daily News
September 26, 2023
Two Alcorn State University football players, Malachi Bailey and Jarveon Howard, stopped by and spoke to the Warren Central Junior High School football team on Monday. Bailey, a Georgia native and a defensive lineman for the Braves, urged the young athletes to put their grades first “You have all the tools that you need and it’s not going to be easy but you have to take advantage of it,” Bailey said. “You can’t play football forever so you need to get your education.”
Student with Brookhaven ties earns law school honor
Daily Leader
September 23, 2023
The University of Virginia School of Law has named four students Ritter Scholars for 2023-2024, including Keegan Hudson. Hudson, 25, is the son of Keith and Dr. Pamela Gregory Hudson and the Grandson of Johnnie B & Annie Francis Hudson of Brookhaven, and Dr. Patrick & Josephine Gregory of Jackson. He is a graduate of Alcorn State University and played football there.
NFL and Alcorn State great returns for first game in 40 years
WJTV
September 18, 2023
A former Alcorn State great who played and coached in the NFL returned to Lorman to watch his first ASU game in-person in over 40 years. Leslie Frazier helped with the coin toss for the Braves game with McNeese State this past Saturday. Frazier played for the Braves from 1978-1980 before playing for the Chicago Bears and coaching for numerous teams.
U.S. Department of State Recognizes 19 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in 13 States and Washington, D.C. as Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders
Yahoo Finance
September 18, 2023
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in both policy and practice, the U.S. Department of State acknowledged 19 HBCUs as “Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders” in 13 states and Washington, D.C., in recognition of their noteworthy engagement with the Fulbright Program during the 2022-23 academic year. The 2023 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders are: Alcorn State University….
Alcorn State going to Hattiesburg to ‘win a ball game,’ face Southern Miss in competitive season-opening game
WLBT
August 28, 2023
“It’s gonna be a very competitive ball game,” McNair added. “We’re going down there to win a ball game. “We’re not going down there to show up and collect a check. “We’re going down there to win a ball game. It’s not just a game.”
Young releases memoir on 1950s Vicksburg, Alcorn and NFL career
The Vicksburg Post
August 25, 2023
Vicksburg native Ernest Young is a father, husband, and, now, a 70-year-old author. In his book, “Love, Patience and Admiration Heals All Wounds,” he chronicles his life growing up in 1950s Vicksburg, attending Alcorn State University, and his professional football career. His story is embedded in the culture, history and character of Vicksburg.
Alcorn to host West African music program by Vicksburg native Jerry Jenkins
Vicksburg Daily News
August 16, 2023
Jerry Jenkins and his drums will be featured in a program on West African music at Alcorn State University. Jenkins will offer a historical look at African music and give demonstrations of how the music was played. He also will discuss its value as well as its impact on today’s culture in Southern Mississippi.
On this day in 1921, Alex Haley, author of “Roots”, was born
Mississippi Today
August 11, 2023
Alex Haley, the author of “Roots” and “The Autobiography of Malcolm X”, was born in Ithaca, New York. He spent much of his first five years with his mother and grandparents in Henning, Tennessee. He graduated from high school at 15, attended what is now known as Alcorn State University and eventually joined the Coast Guard, where he discovered his gift for writing.
Jackson woman receives special wheelchair to see granddaughter perform at Alcorn State
WJTV
August 9, 2023
Employees from Specialty Hospice Caregivers said they’re focused on improving the lives of their patients. Bass said she wanted to see her granddaughter perform at Alcorn State University, as well as move around her home more easily and go to the grocery store on own.
The Best Black Colleges 2023
University Magazine
August 8, 2023
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a significant role in the academic, cultural, and political advancement of African Americans in the United States. These institutions have birthed scholars, artists, scientists, and leaders who have significantly impacted the world.
Felix Harper, HBCU Football Stars Won 2023 IFL National Championship Game
Sports Illustrated
August 7, 2023
Alcorn State’s quarterback Felix Harper and several former HBCU football stars won the 2023 Dollar Loan IFL National Championship
Alcorn State Star Linebacker Shines In NFL Debut
HBCU Legends
August 4, 2023
Former Alcorn State Braves linebacker Claudin Cherelus shined in his first NFL action with the New York Jets against the Cleveland Browns at the NFL Hall of Fame game to open the preseason.
Brookhaven High names new principal
Daily Leader
July 28, 2023
Ole Brook will be led by a new principal this year. Shonique McLaurin, a Bude native and Franklin County Alumni, will step into the role. She studied Biochemistry at Alcorn State University and served as a teacher and counselor in the Brookhaven School District.
Preseason Picks for the SWAC released at Media Day
WAPT
July 25, 2023
The all preseason teams were release for the SWAC and there were interesting picks among the programs… during SWAC Media Day in Birmingham. Alcorn State led the way for Mississippi programs with seven preseason picks but JSU and MVSU only had one.
USDA awards $33M for agricultural research at historically Black universities
UPI
July 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday it is awarding $33 million to more than a dozen historically Black universities to expand their teaching, research and extension capacities. The 1890 Land-Grant universities receiving the funding include Alabama A&M, Alcorn State, Central State, Delaware State, Florida A&M….
SWAC Media Day preview: Four storylines to follow for the 2023 season
HBCU Sports
July 24, 2023
Alcorn State arguably made the most significant change by adding former SEC quarterback Tyler Macon to pair with All-SWAC running back Jarveon Howard.
Top 10 Best HBCU Nursing Programs for 2023
Nurse.org
July 24, 2023
The Cora S. Balmat School of Nursing at Alcorn State University, Natchez Campus, was founded in 1977. Over the decades, it has graduated entry-level and advanced practice nurses prepared to work in various healthcare settings. The school offers a state-of-the-art learning environment that gives students the academic and hands-on skills needed to provide excellent patient care.
White House Initiative On Historically Black Colleges, Universities Names 2023 HBCU Scholars
Black Star News
July 23, 2023
The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities announces its ninth cohort of HBCU Scholars, recognizing 102 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from 29 different states and countries for their accomplishments in academics, leadership, civic engagement and much more….Ronnie Davis, Alcorn State University, Alcorn, MS
West Point High School enters new school year with new principal
WCBI
July 20, 2023
“When I first graduated college from Alcorn State University, I actually applied for a position here at the high school; it wasn’t my time. I didn’t get the English teacher position so I pursued other opportunities in other school districts. Lo and behold, this opportunity presented itself to me….”
Alcorn State University ranked among the nation’s best HBCUs
Natchez Democrat
July 18, 2023
Alcorn State University has been selected as a 2024 Best College in the U.S. by College Raptor. The University was selected as No. 8 on the Top 25 HBCU list. College Raptor is a leading college planning platform that helps families discover college matches driven by AI algorithms to find the right colleges at the best price.
Look out for a former Brave on HBO’s Hard Knocks
WAPT
July 16, 2023
Former Alcorn State linebacker Claudin Cherelus is on the Jets roster and they will be on this year’s HBO Hard Knocks
The 5 best (and 2 worst) Packers draft picks since 1990
Lombardi Ave
July 13, 2023
Best: Donald Driver, 1999. It’s hard to find franchise legends in the first round. The Packers found one in the seventh. Green Bay made 12 selections in the 1999 NFL Draft. Its final pick was Alcorn State wide receiver Donald Driver. Fourteen seasons and 205 games later, Driver’s incredible Packers career came to an end.
Lucreta Tribune appointed as associate vice president for finance at Alcorn State University
Vicksburg Daily News
July 10, 2023
Lucreta Tribune has been named Alcorn State University’s new associate vice president for finance. With a career spanning 14 years in state government finance and an additional five years as a state auditor, Tribune possesses a deep understanding of financial regulations and practices…. Tribune received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Alcorn State University in 2000.
First annual Swingman HBCU Classic sets stage for Black baseball players
Vashon Beachcomber
July 10, 2023
Alcorn State’s Kewan Braziel gets awarded with the T-Mobile Impact Award during the game. The first-ever Swingman HBCU Classic was held at T-Mobile Park to kick off the 2023 All-Star action on July 7.
Dr. Tracy Cook Appointed Interim President of Alcorn State University
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education
July 5, 2023
Dr. Tracy Cook will become interim president of Alcorn State University, effective Jul. 8. Cook is currently vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Alcorn State. He has previously served as chief of staff at Alcorn State.
Remembering Tennessee Titans legend Steve McNair
Music City Miracles
July 4, 2023
The former Alcorn State standout won an MVP (2003) and was named to three Pro Bowls (2000, 2003, 2005) throughout his tenure as a Titan. McNair also led the Titans to their lone Super Bowl appearance (XXXIV).
Mississippi College Board appoints Tracy Cook as interim president of Alcorn State University
Fox News
July 3, 2023
Mississippi’s top college board has approved an appointment that promotes Alcorn State University’s vice president for student affairs and enrollment management to interim president. Starting July 8, Tracy Cook will replace Ontario Wooden….
Kerala born Indian American Researcher Awarded International Conservation Research Award
India.com
July 2, 2023
Indian American researcher Dr. Girish Panicker has been awarded the 2023 International Conservation Research Award for his outstanding achievements in conservation research.
State Education Board Promotes Alcorn State Vice President to Serve as Interim Leader
USNews.com
July 1, 2023
Alfred McNair, the board of trustees’ president, said the board is pleased with the selection of Cook, who also served as Alcorn State’s chief of staff in 2015. “Dr. Cook will keep the university moving forward and building on its rich heritage,” McNair said.
Alcorn State’s School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences awarded $1.5 million
Yahoo Finance
June 29, 2023
The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (SAAS) at Alcorn State University has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to foster a diverse agricultural workforce. As part of a collaboration grant with Tennessee State University, SAAS received $1.5 million for the “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program.”
Alcorn State University QB Felix Harper shines in pro debut
HBCU Gameday
June 26, 2023
It took a while, but former Alcorn State University quarterback Felix Harper is back on the field and making an impact in the pros. Harper made his pro debut with the Bay Area Panthers of the Indoor Football League (IFL) on Saturday, and it was an impressive one.
Alcorn State receives $50000 grant and $1 million endowment gift from Bernard Osher Foundation
The Vicksburg Post
June 22, 2023
The Bernard Osher Foundation recently awarded Alcorn State University a $50,000 grant and a $1,000,000 endowment gift to support the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program.
Four HBCU Players Selected in the XFL Rookie Draft
HBCU Buzz
June 21, 2023
HBCU football players…Keyron Kinsler Jr., a defensive back from Alcorn State University…are set to play in the XFL, following Friday’s rookie draft.
GCRL Offers Hands-On Summer Internships to Diverse Students
University of Southern Mississippi
June 21, 2023
The Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) internship is a short-term 3-week learning experience offered in partnership with Alcorn State University. Student interns focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) retention through learning opportunities early in their programs. Andjule Davis, an intern from Alcorn State University, is a Chicago native with the MSEIP internship. Davis’ major is in animal science at Alcorn State.
Michael Harris tosses first pitch for Atlanta Braves
HBCU Gameday
June 19, 2023
Former Alcorn State baseball player Michael Harris threw out the first pitch for the Atlanta Braves on Father’s Day. Harris played baseball for coach Rat McGowan, where he rotated at every position except catcher. Some of his career highlights include retiring 26 batters in a row for a one-hit shutout against Rust College. During his junior season Alcorn State defeated the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.
Former HBCU star joins Falcons after big XFL season
ClutchPoints
June 18, 2023
The Falcons have signed wide receiver Chris Blair, the XFL announced. Blair was invited to Falcons minicamp after his stint with the DC Defenders. Clearly Atlanta liked what they saw and will give Blair an opportunity to make the roster. Before the Defenders, Blair played for HBCU Alcorn State. Over two seasons, the wide receiver caught 87 passes for 1,460 yards and 13 touchdowns.
The first Black land-grant university held a fundraising event in Tupelo
WCBI
June 17, 2023
The first Black land-grant university in the nation held a fundraising event in Tupelo on June 17. Alcorn State University held its second annual walk, Run and Roll 5K Race for Scholars, at Fair Park to raise money for scholarships for students from Northeast Mississippi.
Ex-Bears CB Leslie Frazier enters Black College Football Hall of Fame
Chicago Bears
June 16, 2023
Last Saturday former Bears cornerback and longtime NFL coach Leslie Frazier was inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Frazier spent his entire NFL career with the Bears from 1981-85 and was a starter on the famed Super Bowl XX championship team. He originally signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent after three stellar seasons at Alcorn State.
In memory of Medgar…
Insight News
June 13, 2023
Evers returned from the war and enrolled at Alcorn A&M College, which today is Alcorn State University, an HBCU in Lorman, Mississippi. During his senior year of college, Evers applied for a seat in the entering class of the University of Mississippi School of Law—but was denied admission.
Leslie Frazier talks about NFL future
HBCU Gameday
June 11, 2023
He first made his mark on the NFL as a defensive back with the Chicago Bears, playing defensive back on the hallowed 1985 team. But that might not have happened if not for his coach, Marino Casem. Frazier was a defensive star at Alcorn State, picking off 20 passes in just three years before declaring for the NFL Draft.
Alcorn State University: The First Land-Grant HBCU in America
The Edvocate
June 9, 2023
Alcorn State University stands tall as the first land-grant HBCU in America, providing inclusive and quality education that has transformed countless lives since its inception. Today, it remains committed to embracing its rich heritage while fostering opportunities for student growth and empowerment in an everchanging world.
Festivities honoring the life, works of the Evers family
WLBT
June 8, 2023
Dozens of heartfelt tributes were given to Mrs. Myrlie Evers on Thursday. Festivities kicked off in Flowood with a brunch called “More than a Widow,” honoring Mrs. Evers for her life and the contributions she made in Mississippi and around the nation.She was given roses by members of her alma mater….
Raines named Alcorn interim AD
Concordia Sentinel
June 7, 2023
Robert Raines, who led Natchez High to its best season-ever in 1997,… has been named interim director of intercollegiate athletics at Alcorn State University. He will begin in his new role on Friday. Raines said. “I am honored to accept the interim AD position at my alma mater. We will work together to build upon Alcorn’s longstanding legacy and continue to foster the commitment to excellence that we are known for — on the field and in the classroom.
This Superintendent Raised Grad Rates in His Rural, High Poverty District. Here’s How
Education Week
June 6. 2023
Mario Willis knows a thing or two about defying odds. The 43-year-old recalls the days when he was an elementary school student in Mississippi’s Hollandale school district, working the cotton fields during summers. He persevered, graduating from high school and accepting a baseball scholarship at Alcorn State University, where he earned a degree in accounting.
37 Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Were Athletes in College
MSN Canada
June 2, 2023
Michael Clarke Duncan. Did you know the late actor played basketball in college? The Oscar-nominated star was on the Division I basketball team at Alcorn State from 1983 until 1984.
The Road to Houston: Preparing to Battle Returns to Screens in Honor of Black Music Month
InvestorsObserver
June 2, 2023
In honor of Black Music Month, Webber Marketing (WM), creators of the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB), is excited to announce the re-airing of the inspiring film, The Road to Houston: Preparing to Battle. The eight HBCU marching bands that participated in the 2022 Pepsi NBOTB in Houston, Texas, and are featured in the film include… Alcorn State University, The Sounds of Dyn-O-mite Marching Band….
ALL IN THE FAMILY: Mother, daughter receive doctorate degrees in nursing field from Alcorn
The Natchez Democrat
May 31, 2023
Mother’s Day weekend was extra special for Dr. Ursula Brooks-Clemons and her mother, Dr. Hazel Anderson Washington, from Natchez. Not only did Washington and her children celebrate Mother’s Day weekend together, but she and her eldest daughter shared the unique experience of getting their doctorate degrees in the field of nursing at the same time from Alcorn State University’s Natchez Campus.
Walter Payton and other SWAC legends honored with awards
WLBT
May 20, 2023
In addition to Payton, two others received lifetime achievement awards: Dr. Tracy M. Cook, the Alcorn State University Vice President…. Roynell Young, who played cornerback for Alcorn State from 1976-1980…who also played in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles, was awarded the Dennis E. Thomas Distinguished Service Award.
Graduating senior’s stolen car recovered
WAPT
May 15, 2023
What could have been a heartbreaking situation ended with a smile and a diploma. Kiarra Randle walked across the stage Saturday with her Alcorn State University classmates. The university replaced her academic regalia and her car was found.
WLBT Gives Mississippi Students Hands-On Training In Broadcast Journalism
Market Share – TVNewsCheck
May 9, 2023
Ladarrius Besst (Alcorn State University)…D’Marius Jones (Alcorn State University)… WLBT, Gray’s NBC affiliate in Jackson, Miss., handed out diplomas to 11 students from colleges across the state for completing the spring 2023 Gray Media Training Center program at a graduation ceremony on May 3.
AJ Mosby Named NBLC Newcomer of the Year
OurSports Central
May 6, 2023
Versatile playmaking guard A.J. Mosby of the Sudbury Five, whose reliable play propelled his team to the league’s second-best record, has been named NBL Canada Newcomer of the Year, league officials announced today. Mosby Jr. played college basketball for Alcorn State University in Mississippi before playing professionally overseas in the Republic of Georgia.
HBCU Players Signed NFL Rookie Mini-Camp Contracts
Sports Illustrated
May 5, 2023
Making one of the NFL squads started this weekend for HBCU football stars who signed undrafted free-agent contracts to participate in NFL rookie mini-camps for this weekend. Claudin Cherelus, 24, is an outstanding defensive player from Alcorn State, showed up to the New York Jets rookie mini-camp on May 5.
Five Mississippi universities to see tuition increase in 2023-2024
The Greenwood Commonwealth
May 5, 2023
Three of the state’s universities – Alcorn State University, Delta State University, and Mississippi Valley State University – will keep their tuition at the current amount for both in-state residents and non-residents.
Jamaica’s jazz legacy to be celebrated in movie
Queens Chronicle
May 4, 2023
“The Sound of Southside,” the debut novel of Tyrel Hunt, a Jamaica resident who was raised in Rosedale, was made into a film that will premiere at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center May 13 at 7 p.m. “I became a fan of jazz in college, it was my studying music,” Hunt said about his time at Alcorn State University (Class of 2016) in Mississippi, where he studied mass communications and learned filmmaking.
Alcorn VP and former TE Tracy Cook to receive lifetime achievement award
Spot On Mississippi
April 22, 2023
Dr. Tracy M. Cook, one of the best tight ends to ever play at Alcorn State University, is among the slate of individuals who will be honored by the Southwestern Athletic Conference Alumni Association (Association) during its annual Legends Awards.
Alcorn State Jazz Festival brings music, tradition to Vicksburg
The Vicksburg Post
April 17, 2023
In the more than 40 years the festival has been produced, it has featured music from high school and college jazz ensembles and big bands from Mississippi and across the South. This year’s festival featured high school bands from Gonzales, La., and Houston, Texas.
Photo Gallery: Jammin’ on jazz at Mighty ‘Sip Fest
The Vicksburg Post
April 15, 2023
The Alcorn State Jazz Ensemble kicked off the event and was followed by Vicksburg High’s ensemble…. An educational workshop led by Grammy Award winner Randy Brecker was scheduled for later in the afternoon, and Brecker’s group the Randy Brecker Quintet is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m.
Seed Grants Foster Research Collaborations with Minority-Serving Institutions
Mirage News
April 14, 2023
Melanie McReynolds, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology…“As a former participant of an initiative and partnership between Alcorn State, an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), and Penn State, I see the value in this seed grant and know it will leverage collaborative efforts and advance equitable science for all institutions and personnel involved.”
Alcorn State University Elects Jordan Buck as First Woman SGA President in 17 Years
The Skanner News
April 13, 2023
Now Buck has made history, as the 2023-2024 Alcorn State Student Government Association president, the first woman SGA president elected in 17 years.
41st Jazz Festival to kickoff Mighty ‘Sip Fest Saturday
The Vicksburg Post
April 13, 2023
The sounds of jazz kickoff Saturday activities for Vicksburg’s Mighty ‘Sip Fest when the 41st Alcorn Jazz Festival headlined by the Randy Brecker Quintet begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Vicksburg Convention Center with opening performances by area high school and college ensembles, including Vicksburg High School.
Alcorn State University Elects Jordan Buck As First Woman SGA President in 17 years
BOTWC
April 11, 2023
Jordan Buck is an agriculture business management major at Alcorn State University…. An active student, she’s served in a number of capacities at Alcorn working on various committees and serving this year as junior class president, spearheading student engagement, launching community service initiatives
Copiah-Lincoln Community College names Middleton as president
Daily Leader
April 11, 2023
The Copiah-Lincoln Community College Board of Trustees has named Dr. Dewayne Middleton as the college’s ninth president. Middleton has also served as an adjunct graduate professor at Alcorn State University.
New RHS AD and Football coach introduced
Madison County Journal
April 7, 2023
Madison County School spokesman Gene Wright said Todd McDaniel was officially announced and introduced as the next head football coach and athletic director…. McDaniel received his B.S. in elementary education as well as a masters in secondary education from Alcorn State University.
Co-Lin Board of Trustees names its next president
Daily Leader
April 6, 2023
Dewayne Middleton first arrived on Co-Lin’s Campus as an 18 year old freshman on a basketball scholarship. Thursday night he was named the successor to Jane Hulon-Sims by the Co-Lin Board of Trustees at their April meeting. Middleton got a bachelors from Southern Mississippi, a masters at Alcorn State and a doctorate at Mississippi State.
Montell Jordan And K. Michelle Are Overjoyed Their Sons Are Joining Black Fraternities
Yahoo News
April 5, 2023
Montell Jordan’s son is following in his father’s footsteps. Skyler recently joined Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity at HBCU Alcorn State University, where he is signed as a D1 football player. The “This Is How We Do It” singer took to Instagram to celebrate the news.
Opening Day is here: These are the 9 HBCU baseball players who enriched MLB
HBCU Sports
March 30, 2023
Alcorn State’s Bill Foster was one of the first great pitchers in the beginning years of the Negro Leagues, playing the majority of his 14-year career with the Chicago American Giants.
Disney on the Yard, National Geographic Live and Disney Institute Inspire Exploration and Development at HBCUs Across the Country
Disney.com
March 23, 2023
Alcorn State University’s team was presented with Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence.
A complete history of HBCU men’s basketball in the NCAA tournament’s First Four and play-in games
NCAA.com
March 15, 2023
Alcorn State made history in the early 1980s when it won the first-ever opening round game in NCAA tournament history.
Alcorn State MBB clinches second NIT Tourney bid in row – HBCU Gameday
HBCU Gameday
March 13, 2023
The Alcorn State men’s basketball team earned a bid to the 2023 National Invitational Tournament on Sunday for the second year in a row. The Braves were named Southwestern Athletic Conference Regular Season Co-Champions, closing the season 18-12 overall and 15-3 in conference play.
Alcorn Seeks Redemption in SWAC Men’s Basketball Tournament
WJTV
March 7, 2023
Alcorn State is once again the number one seed in the SWAC Men’s Basketball Tournament. ASU wants to finish off what they started last year by making the NCAA Tournament.
Alcorn State wins back-to-back SWAC regular season titles for first time in over two decades
WLBT
March 5, 2023
After beating Arkansas-Pine Bluff on the road Saturday night, the Alcorn State men’s basketball team secured back-to-back Southwestern Athletic Conference regular season titles for the first time since the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 seasons. The Braves share the regular season title with Grambling State, making it their 18th regular season title in program history, the most in the SWAC.
Leslie Frazier taking a break from the Buffalo Bills
HBCU Gameday
February 28, 2023
Leslie Frazier played his college ball at Alcorn State in the 1980s under Marino Caseem. After going undrafted he was signed by the Chicago Bears and was a part of the infamous 1985 team which won a Super Bowl with former Jackson State star Walter Payton leading the offense.
Inside Alcorn State men’s basketball’s NCAA tournament success in the early 1980s
NCAA.com
February 23, 2023
Alcorn State’s men’s basketball dynasty of the early 1980s is arguably the most successful in HBCU basketball history when considering postseason success. The Braves won three NCAA tournament games in five years, an unparalleled feat among HBCUs for nearly 40 years. The remarkable run was one for the ages.
Lexington Native Chases Dream at the Daytona 500
WJTV
February 22, 2023
A Lexington native got to work as a pit member during the Daytona 500 this past weekend. Alvin Wilson graduated from Alcorn State and Hinds Community College before setting off on his dream. This past Sunday the dream became reality working as a member of Jimmie Johnson’s number 84 car.
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Historically Black College and University Presidents
The White House
February 17, 2023
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan met with 18 leaders of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to discuss a range of issues, including partnerships to advance national security, recruitment of graduates from their campuses for national security careers, and campus security. This was the first ever engagement with HBCU leaders by a national security advisor. Dr. Felecia M. Nave, President, Alcorn State University; Dr. Calvin J. McFadden, President, Arkansas Baptist College; Dr. Lawrence Drake, …
JSU and Alcorn represented in XFL
WAPT
February 12, 2023
Former Alcorn wideout Chris Blair and former Jackson State defensive back CJ Holmes made it to the final roster of an XFL team. Blair played for the Braves from 2018-2019 after spending his first two seasons and Hinds Community College. He caught for nearly 1500 yards in his two seasons with Alcorn and was sixth in the nation in yards per catch his senior year.
2022
Alcorn State Honors Myrlie Evers-Williams
USNews.com
August 23, 2022
The Honors Curriculum Program at Alcorn State University is being renamed in honor of Myrlie Evers-Williams.
Alcorn State honors Myrlie Evers-Williams
Jacksonville Journal-Courier
August 23, 2022
The program will be renamed the Myrlie Evers-Williams Honors Program in recognition of the civil rights leader, author, and journalist who spent over three decades seeking justice for the 1963 murder of her former husband, Medgar Evers.
Thompson directs $150000 to Alcorn State University Foundation
The Natchez Democrat
August 18, 2022
U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., has directed $150,000 to Alcorn State University Foundation from the Nonprofit Security Grant Program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Honors program at Alcorn State Univ. named after Myrlie Evers-Williams
WLBT
August 18, 2022
The Honors Curriculum Program at Alcorn State University is being renamed in honor of Myrlie Evers-Williams.
Alcorn’s Honors program renamed after Myrlie Evers-Williams
WJTV
August 18, 2022
The Honors Curriculum Program at Alcorn State University is being renamed after Myrlie Evers-Williams, an alumna of the university.
Alcorn State named one of best colleges in U.S.
WJTV
July 7, 2022
Alcorn State University (ASU) was ranked as one of Money’s “The Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value.” Dr. Felecia M. Nave, president of Alcorn State University. “Alcorn has long been known for its supportive learning environment and providing an affordable and exceptional educational experience that prepares graduates for a lifetime of success. We believe, as national surveys continue to indicate, Alcorn is a great educational choice.”
Former Braves Head Coach to be inducted into hall of fame posthumously
Natchez Democrat
July 7, 2022
Former Alcorn State Football head coach Marino Casem will be inducted posthumously into the 2022 Xavier (La.) University Athletic Hall of Fame as one of 20 honorees released to the public by the university.
Alcorn State marching band to perform in National Battle of the Bands
WJTV
June 21, 2022
Alcorn State University’s (ASU) Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite Marching Band will perform in the upcoming national band showcase. The band is one of eight selected to perform at the Pepsi 2022 National Battle of the Bands. The competition will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, August 27 at 6:00 p.m. This is the band’s first performance at the event.
Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022
NGSC Sports
June 21, 2022
Donald Driver attended Alcorn State University, fulfilling his grandfather’s wish of him going to an HBCU. He would excel in both football and track & field. He finished his college football career with 88 receptions for 1,993 yards. Driver is one of the most decorated track athletes in the NFL.
USM partners with 3 schools to ease pathways to nursing degree
WJTV
June 20, 2022
In an effort to combat a national nursing shortage, The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has established partnerships with Alcorn State University, Pearl River Community College (PRCC), and Jones College that will create easier pathways for students to earn a nursing degree.
USM signs nursing education partnerships with 3 schools
WDAM
June 20, 2022
The University of Southern Mississippi signed nursing education partnerships with three other schools; Alcorn State University, Pearl River Community College and Jones College.
Seven HBCU Legends Enshrined into Black College Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022
Yardbarker.com
June 19, 2022
Donald Driver. Wide Receiver … Alcorn State University (1995-1998 ) … Finished his college career with 88 receptions for 1,993 yards … Five-time “Athlete of the Year” … Selected by the Green Bay Packers 7th round of the 1999 NFL Draft
Donald Driver, new inductee into Black College Football Hall of Fame, says lessons learned at HBCUs can’t be found elsewhere
Andscape
June 18, 2022
Driver played wide receiver from 1996 to 1998 at Alcorn State, where he earned the nickname “Quickie” because he used his quickness to escape defenders. Driver revealed that initially he did not think he would attend a historically Black college and university (HBCU). But it was the desire to follow the path of his grandfather George Lofton that changed his mind.
This is the story of an HBCU civil rights wrong fixed 65 years later and the hope it offers
USA Today
May 17, 2022
William Faulkner helped Earnest McEwen Jr. attend college. Faulkner’s only request: that McEwen pay it forward somehow. He paid it forward, indeed.
Alcorn State clinches first SWAC regular-season basketball title since 2002
The Vicksburg Post
March 4, 2022
It wasn’t easy, but that’s been par for the course for Alcorn State’s men’s basketball team this season. And nothing worth having ever comes easy anyway.
Building the future, respecting the past: Felecia M. Nave
CEO Magazine
March 3, 2022
“You must see every challenge not as an obstacle, but as an opportunity to be a beacon of light and hope for others who may not have that same uplifting experience. Simply put: do good and be good.”
Inaugural ERDC Day held at Alcorn State University
Engineer Research and Development Center – U.S. Army
March 2, 2022
Recently, Alcorn State University (ASU) hosted a team of personnel from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, Mississippi, for a career day. The event—known as ERDC Day— was the first of its kind to be held on the ASU campus in Lorman, Mississippi.
Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones honored with reception
The Vicksburg Post
March 2, 2022
He also considered that Jones, while working, went back to school at Alcorn State University to get a bachelor’s degree and then a master’s degree in criminal justice.
2021
Upgrading the Center of HBCU Life: Alcorn State’s Caf Gets Makeover
HBCU Connect
October 2, 2021
Some of the best moments in life have been experienced at HBCU dining halls across the country. Alcorn State University is no exception, and that’s why the recent overhaul of its university dining hall is so significant.
Enterprise-Tocsin (Indianola, MS)
August 15, 2021
Sylvester Tacovy Washington, a recent graduate of Gentry High School Class of 2021, was awarded numerous scholarships which he plans to apply towards his academic studies at Alcorn State University while majoring in Agriculture and Computer Science.
HBCU football preview: Will UAPB contend for a SWAC title in the fall?
HBCU Sports
August 13, 2021
Alcorn State has appeared in six of the last seven SWAC championship games, winning four, and was picked in the SWAC’s predicted order of finish to win the West division.
Alcorn St. set for new season after long layoff
WLBT
August 12, 2021
The 2019 SWAC champions – the last team to win the conference in a regular fall season – are now mere days from making their triumphant return to the football and are ready to jog the memories of those who may have forgotten them.
Delaware State names Alecia Shields-Gadson AD
HBCU Gameday
August 12, 2021
Delaware State University has announced the appointment of Alecia Shields-Gadson as the university’s new Director of Athletics. While at Alcorn State as the Sr. Associate Athletic Director and SWA, Shields-Gadson was a graduate of the NCAA Fellows Leadership Development Program and served on various conference and university committees.
Several HBCU students from Mississippi chosen for White House HBCU program
Jackson Clarion Ledger
August 3, 2021
“The HBCU Scholars announced today all have demonstrated remarkable dedication to their learning and exemplify the talent that our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities have nurtured for generations,” Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said. Kalon Johnson from Pickens and Iyunola Owoyemi from Ekiti, Nigeria attend Alcorn State University in Lorman.
White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Announces 2021 HBCU Scholars
U.S. Department of Education USA
August 3, 2021
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Initiative) today announced its eighth cohort of HBCU Scholars. This program recognizes 86 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students for their accomplishments in academics, leadership, civic engagement and much more.
Nursing students at Mississippi schools to benefit from Amerigroup scholarships
WLBT
July 29, 2021
The company says $100,000 of its Rural Health Scholarship fund will be given to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, $75,000 to Alcorn State…. Students interested in applying for this scholarship must be native Mississippians who commit to practicing in rural market areas for a minimum of two years post-graduation to UMMC and three years at JSU and Alcorn.
J.B. Martin named USDA-NRCS deputy state conservationist for Texas
Cleburne Times-Review
July 9, 2021
J.B. Martin, conservation agronomist at the Central National Technical Support Center for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Fort Worth… has been named the deputy state conservationist for the USDA NRCS in Temple. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics from Alcorn State University.
Alcorn State ranked 21st in preseason poll
WBLT
July 8, 2021
The Alcorn State University football program received love from the voters at HERO Sports as it landed at number 21 in the preseason edition of the website’s Preseason Top 25 Poll. Coach McNair’s squad is the only SWAC representative to crack the initial rankings with Alabama A&M and newcomer Florida A&M each in the receiving votes category.
‘We are breaking the glass ceiling’: Penny Jones becomes first female police chief in Vicksburg
WBLT
July 6, 2021
Penny Jones is now the first female police chief at the Vicksburg Police Department. She was recommended by Mayor George Flaggs last week and the Vicksburg Board of Aldermen voted to confirm the nomination.
Penny Jones named Vicksburg’s first female Chief of Police
Vicksburg Post
June 29, 2021
She has a bachelor of science in liberal arts and a master of science in criminal justice, both from Alcorn State University.
Cosby appointed as new NRCS chief
Kemper County Messenger
June 24, 2021
Cosby holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Education from Alcorn State University, the first black land grant college established in the United States, and resides in Ohio with his wife Brenda and their four children.
America’s Oldest Public Historically Black Land-Grant College Turns 150
AP News
June 23, 2021
“For 150 years, Alcornites have figured out how to excel and defy odds while remaining humble and supportive of one another,” said Dr. Felecia M. Nave, Alcorn’s 20th and first female president. “We have learned how to bring people along, ensuring our success is a shared success, and how to choose courage for the sake of impact, even when courage means we aren’t taking the easy route.”
America’s Oldest Public Historically Black Land-Grant College Turns 150
Yahoo Finance
June 23, 2021
Alcorn State University, the nation’s oldest public historically Black land-grant institution, celebrates 150 years in 2021. Located in Lorman, Mississippi, Alcorn has been defying odds since its founding in 1871. Through excellent education, unparalleled personal development, Division I athletics, and more, Alcorn is a place where students are placed at the center of every decision and positioned to thrive.
America’s Oldest Public Historically Black Land-Grant College Turns 150
KTVN-TV (Reno, NV)
June 23, 2021
Located in Lorman, Mississippi, Alcorn has been defying odds since its founding in 1871. Through excellent education, unparalleled personal development, Division I athletics, and more, Alcorn is a place where students are placed at the center of every decision and positioned to thrive.
America’s Oldest Public Historically Black Land-Grant College Turns 150
WBOC-TV (Salisbury, MD)
June 23, 2021
Alcorn State University, the nation’s oldest public historically Black land-grant institution, celebrates 150 years in 2021.
Six stars added to Black College Football Hall of Fame
HBCU Gameday
June 23, 2021
The Black College Football Hall of Fame added five players and one coach to their roster of 90 legendary players, coaches, and contributors at induction ceremonies here Saturday.
Exhibit adds HBCU flavor to College Football HOF
HBCU Gameday
June 22, 2021
“First of all, I have to commend the Southern Company for wanting to invest in this kind of display,” said Thomas, who played and coached at Alcorn State University and served as an athletics director at Hampton University prior to becoming MEAC commissioner in 2001. “…This exhibit is what we need. It’s a shot in the arm so that when visitors come to the College Football Hall of Fame, the HBCUs are well represented.”
Dart: Fayette Alderwoman elect enjoys fishing, gardening, walking in spare time
Natchez Democrat
June 19, 2021
As a director of judicial affairs for Alcorn State University, she works with the campus in Lorman and Natchez. She said she does not really come to the Natchez campus at all with her job and can do her work in Lorman. She said her job “It’s like you are home. It is family. You meet a lot of great people, and you get a chance to further your education.”
Cosby ready to continue conservation work as NRCS chief
Farm and Dairy
June 17, 2021
Cosby started with the USDA through the department’s student experience program, while he was still studying at Alcorn State University, in Mississippi.
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott donates $20 million to Mississippi community college
WLBT
June 15, 2021
Last year, Scott, the wealthiest woman in the world, gifted both Alcorn State University and Tougaloo College with multi-million dollar donations.
Black Music Month: HBCU Bands Are The Beating Heart Of The Black College Experience
MadameNoire
June 10, 2021
Grambling University’s World Famed Tiger Marching Band, to Alcorn State’s Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite, it’s the bands that get many fans into—and out of—their seats.
Cargill partners with Alcorn State to make college access more equitable
WJTV
June 8, 2021
The Cargill University THRIVE program will be offered at Alcorn State University. The program is designed to make college life and after college easier for students.
Set your calendar for these must-see FCS matchups this fall
Yahoo Sports
June 8, 2021
If you’re looking for one must-see matchup each week in the upcoming FCS college football season, or perhaps, um, 100 this fall, the possibilities seem endless. North Carolina Central vs. Alcorn State (in Atlanta) – The annual MEAC-SWAC Challenge moves up from Labor Day weekend and… Alcorn has won all five previous meetings, most recently in 1976.
Cargill investing $6M to support people of color, women students
Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
June 8, 2021
Cargill will provide the $6 million over three years. The universities and associations receiving Thrive funding are the University of Minnesota, Alcorn State University, Tuskegee University, Texas A&M University, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, and the Association of Latino Professionals for America.
Mississippi’s Black communities turned around COVID rates, now taking on vaccines
Windy City Events
June 3, 2021
Alcorn State University — a historically Black college in southwestern Mississippi — organized a vaccine clinic in partnership with the state health department and county emergency management officials. The clinic drew almost 200 people to each drive-in session and offered walk-up appointments to students and staff members.
Mississippi’s Black communities turned around COVID rates, now taking on vaccines
Chicago Sun-Times
June 2, 2021
The state already had narrowed an outsize gap in incidence and mortality for its Black residents. Now, a push is on to ensure vaccines reach all Mississippians equally.
Mississippi’s Black Communities Turned Around Their Covid Rates. Next Up: Make Strides on Vaccines
Physician’s Weekly
June 1, 2021
Located in a rural county with the closest hospitals about 45 minutes away by car, the university has attracted between 160 and 200 Mississippians to each drive-in clinic session. The organizers even made walk-up appointments available to reach students and staff members on campus.
Hometown Heroes: Coach Frank Brown continues to set an example for area youth through his giving, caring nature
Enterprise-Tocsin
June 1, 2021
Brown was recently honored at Alcorn State University in commemoration of his 50th anniversary, recognized as the campus photographer.
Mississippi’s Black communities turned around Covid rates. Next up: Vaccines
NBC News
May 31, 2021
In southwestern Mississippi, Alcorn State University, a historically Black school, organized a vaccine clinic in partnership with the state health department and local county emergency management agency.
Mississippi’s Black Communities Turned Around Their Covid Rates. Next Up: Make Strides on Vaccines
Kaiser Health News
May 30, 2021
Alcorn State University — a historically Black college in southwestern Mississippi — organized a vaccine clinic in partnership with the state health department and local county emergency management officials. The clinic drew almost 200 people to each drive-in session and offered walk-up appointments to students and staff members.
Alcorn President among top 50 leaders in higher education
MSN News
May 28, 2021
Nave attributes her success to those who came before her. “This honor goes down with many other achievements that have been reach by Alcorn professionals over its 150-year existence. Alcornites have become synonymous with excellence, and I feel that had it not have been for their success and examples, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
Alcorn President among top 50 leaders in higher education
WBLT
May 28, 2021
The National Diversity’s Council has named Dr. Felecia M. Nave to its 2021 Top 50 Leaders in Higher Education during its virtual 17th annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference.
Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Hosts Agriculture Technology Roundtable
MageeNews.com
May 22, 2021
Dr. Edmund Buckner, dean and director of Land Grant Programs at Alcorn State University, gave an overview of the research that the university is conducting, specifically in the area of specialty crops to increase yields and the global food supply.
MEAC/SWAC Challenge and Celebration Bowl sign deal with ESPN Events through 2026
The Undefeated
May 19, 2021
This year’s matchup on Aug. 28, at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, features North Carolina Central vs. Alcorn State in prime time on ESPN. It will be the first matchup between Alcorn State and N.C. Central, and the fall season also marks the 100th anniversary of football at Alcorn State.
Wicker, Hyde-Smith Mark Alcorn State’s 150th Anniversary
Delta Democrat Times
May 19, 2021
“Alcorn’s history is a story that is linked to the history of our state and nation,” WICKER said. “Just as Alcorn’s first president, Hiram Revels, helped to carve a path for Alcorn graduates as the first Black U.S. Senator, I am confident that future Alcorn graduates will help to carve the path for this nation. I offer my compliments on 150 extraordinary years of higher education achievement and success.”
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Leadership in Natural Resources and Conservation Areas
Hoosier Ag Today
May 19, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday the appointment of… Terry Cosby as Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Cosby holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Education from Alcorn State University, the first Black land grant college established in the United States.
JSU and Alcorn State football getting more national TV coverage
WAPT Jackson
May 18, 2021
Alcorn State will be featured in primetime on ESPN this August in the SWAC/MEAC Challenge against NC Central….
Ole Miss, Alcorn State football openers will be televised in primetime
Vicksburg Post
May 18, 2021
This year’s MEAC/SWAC Challenge will be on Aug. 28 and will feature North Carolina Central vs. Alcorn State in primetime on ESPN.
At Alcorn State, the name McNair still reigns supreme
The Undefeated (video)
May 18, 2021
Steve McNair put the school on the map. His brother, Fred is now the head football coach.
4-H teens to bring vital digital skills to more than 50000 adults
AGDAILY
May 17, 2021
In 2021, the program will engage youth through Cooperative Extension at the following land-grant universities: Alcorn State, Arizona State, Arkansas State, Auburn University….
Trinity Jones on the path to earning a bachelor’s degree while managing lupus
L’Observateur (LaPlace, LA)
May 16, 2021
No matter the task, the future Alcorn State University graduate Trinity Jones is prepared to give her best effort. It’s a trait instilled in her by her parents at a young age.
Big Impact and Shattered Glass: The Inauguration of Dr. Felecia M. Nave
Yahoo Finance
May 12, 2021
Nave’s presidency so far has been marked by a series of unprecedented events on state, national, and global levels. Despite those hurdles, she has already made significant strides that make an enormous impact on the university’s vitality and sustainability. “This year has tested our resilience and response. But more notably, it has proven our commitment to the mission and vision of the university,” Nave said.
Big Impact and Shattered Glass: The Inauguration of Dr. Felecia M. Nave
Market Watch
May 12, 2021
Throughout the inauguration events, Nave boldly spoke to the importance of learning from others, sharing your gifts, and always bringing people along for the purpose of making a greater impact. She paid tribute to the many Alcorn alums who have paved the way for her presidency – including Myrlie and Medgar Evers, Katie G. Dorsett, and Commissioner Willie Simmons.
Big Impact and Shattered Glass: The Inauguration of Dr. Felecia M. Nave
AP News
May 12, 2021
Dr. Felecia McInnis Nave was formally inaugurated as Alcorn State University’s 20th president and first female president on April 16, 2021, in Lorman, Mississippi.
Big Impact and Shattered Glass: The Inauguration of Dr. Felecia M. Nave
WBOC (Salisbury, Maryland)
May 12, 2021
“Alcornites have figured out – for 150 years – how to excel and defy odds while remaining humble and supportive of one another; how to bring people along, ensuring our success is a shared success; and how to choose courage for the sake of impact again and again, even when courage means we aren’t taking the easy route,” Nave said.
Big Impact and Shattered Glass: The Inauguration of Dr. Felecia M. Nave
KTVN (Reno, Nevada)
May 12, 2021
She also credited the community for their progress and applauded them for welcoming the first female president at this particular moment in time. “It takes courage to break a ceiling – it also requires a willing community who sees that shattered glass as a new floor and not a mess,” Nave said.
Ed. Dept. issues new guidance on how universities can use relief funds
EdScoop
May 11, 2021
Examples of reengaging students include Blackfeet Community College in Montana’s laptop lending program and Mississippi’s Alcorn State University, where leaders used previous funds to offer academic support online.
U.S. Department of Education Makes Available $36 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Students and Institutions
U.S. Department of Education
May 11, 2021
Examples of institutions using relief funding to retain and reengage students: Alcorn State University (HBCU in Alcorn, Mississippi) used previous relief funds to provide enhanced virtual academic support services.
US-based Ouname swings big and yearns for Olympic glory
botswanaunplugged.com
April 28, 2021
Ouname recalls how she had to convince her parents of her future in sports with her hard work in the golf course, adding that her dedication further saw her earning the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) elite scholarship where she attained a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics at the Alcorn State University in Mississippi.
Charles Edmond, the voice of Alcorn State, talks Braves spring ball, SWAC season, Steve McNair draft memories and fall predictions
WJTV
April 26, 2021
Charles Edmond, the voice of the Alcorn State Braves, joins Noah Newman in studio to discuss a variety of topics including Braves spring ball, SWAC spring season, Steve McNair draft memories and bold predictions for the upcoming fall season.
Jazz downtown: Alcorn Jazz Festival presenting concert in Vicksburg
Vicksburg Post
April 21, 2021
Vicksburg residents will be treated to a concert in the park Friday as part of the 40th annual Alcorn State University Jazz Festival.
Alcorn’s Department of Advanced Technologies to host virtual STEM summer camps
Vicksburg Post
April 21, 2021
Alcorn State University’s Department of Advanced Technologies is bringing the summer camp experience online this year for its annual AdTech STEM Summer Camp.
President Felecia M. Nave launches Inaugural President Lecture Series at Natchez campus
Natchez Democrat
April 20, 2021
Alcorn State University celebrated the historical inauguration of its first female president Felecia M. Nave by launching a lecture series at their Natchez campus.
Alumna Dr. Felecia M. Nave Becomes Alcorn State University’s First Female President
HBCU Buzz
April 19, 2021
Alcorn State University has inaugurated its first female president! Dr. Felicia M. Nave is especially equipped for the job seeing as that she is also an alumna of the HBCU.
College Consensus Publishes Aggregate Ranking of the Best Historically Black Colleges & Universities for 2021
College Consensus
Apr 15, 2021
The nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities are known for providing excellent academics within a supportive and inclusive environment. And that excellence does not end upon graduation. HBCUs are recognized as having some of the strongest alumni networks where graduates continue to invest in the lives of their peers and current HBCU students.
Inaugural events for Alcorn President Felecia M. Nave scheduled for this week
Orange Leader (Texas)
April 14, 2021
Alcorn State University will celebrate the official investiture of its president with a series of events this week. The historic inauguration of Alcorn State University’s 20th President, Felecia M. Nave, will begin Wednesday, April 14, with the Inauguration Celebration on the Yard.
George’s New Job Another Way to Honor McNair
Sports Illustrated
April 13, 2021
There are probably any number of reasons behind Eddie George’s decision to become Tennessee State University’s football coach. When it comes to what they accomplished in college, however, McNair’s four seasons at Alcorn State likely represent the best collective performance in the history of those institutions.
Dearing selected as director of Alcorn’s upcoming Women’s Business Center
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
April 8, 2021
Daye Dearing will serve as the director of the Women’s Business Center (WBC) on Alcorn State University’s campus. Dearing, a Natchez native, began her career at Alcorn in 2005. She became the coordinator of Internships and Grants for the School of Business, where she worked with students to secure internships.
Alcorn program works to assist farmers through soil conservation initiative
Vicksburg Post
April 5, 2021
Beginning April, the Alcorn State University Extension Program’s Small Farmer, Rancher and Veteran Farmer Outreach Project will partner with Waters Agricultural Laboratories in Vicksburg to provide basic soil test kits to farmers.
Dr. Geraldine Young selected as one of UAB School of Nursing’s “70 Visionary Leaders”
The Lane Report
March 31, 2021
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Geraldine Young has been selected as one of 70 Visionary Leaders… whose service in the nursing profession spans over 20 years, joined FNU in the fall of 2019. She holds a doctor of nursing practice from UAB (2010), an MSN from Alcorn State University (2005), and a BSN from the University of Mississippi Medical Center (2001).
Academy Sports, Alcorn State donate water to City of Jackson
WJTV
March 29, 2021
To aid in the water crisis relief effort, Academy Sports + Outdoors teamed up with Alcorn State Athletics to donate about 500 cases of water to the City of Jackson. Student athletes and representatives from Alcorn State assisted with the donation, while Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba received the donation on behalf of the city.
Alcorn’s drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site initiative draws exceptional turnout
Vicksburg Post
March 26, 2021
In collaboration with Claiborne County Emergency Management and the Mississippi State Department of Health, the University community opened a COVID-19 drive-thru vaccination site Tuesday, March 23, on Alcorn’s campus.
Intelligent.com Announces Best Nursing Programs for 2021
WFMZ Allentown
March 26, 2021
We evaluated each program on the basis of flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation. Our top picks for the best Nursing program are affordable, respected, and flexible.
Alcorn State opens vaccination site on campus
WJTV
March 23, 2021
Alcorn State University opened an on-campus, drive-thru vaccination site on Tuesday. This is the first vaccination site in Claiborne County. Alcorn State President Felecia Nave said even though the site is on campus, it’s not just for students and faculty. “We know that our community members are not just our neighbors. They’re part of the Alcorn family. For us, that means being there in times of need. That’s why Alcorn State University is doing all it can to assist our greater family in the fight against COVID-19,” explained Nave.
Dearing tapped as director of new Alcorn Women’s Business Center
Natchez Democrat
March 23, 2021
Daye Dearing will serve as the director of the Women’s Business Center (WBC) on Alcorn State University’s campus. “I am honored and excited to lead the efforts of the Women’s Business Center at Alcorn State University,” said Dearing. “I feel inspired by the work of women who currently operate their own business and have the desire of opening a business.”
Dr. Sean Daniels selected as Alcorn’s chairperson for the Department of Fine Arts
Mississippi Link
March 17, 2021
A new leader has been selected to lead Alcorn State University’s Department of Fine Arts to new heights. Sean Daniels began his new role as the Department’s chairperson Feb. 15.
Why is the spotlight on HBCUs? It’s more than just Vice President Kamala Harris
Chicago Tribune
March 16, 2021
Recently, MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, announced more than $4 billion in gifts to minority-serving institutions, including Alcorn State University, Clark Atlanta University, Dillard University, Lincoln University and Morgan State University.
HBCU graduates who scored big in the World of Sports
Louisiana Weekly
March 15, 2021
Willie took classes at Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Alcorn State University) during the baseball off-seasons while starring for his brother Rube’s Chicago American Giants…. He retired in 1936 and was posthumously inducted into Cooperstown in 1996. Bill stayed connected to Alcorn State throughout his life, eventually serving as his alma mater’s baseball coach and dean of men.
Alcorn State, Claiborne County work together to establish vaccination site
Vicksburg Post
March 9, 2021
“It gives the Claiborne County Board of Supervisors great pleasure to partner with Alcorn in providing vaccinations to the citizens of Claiborne County,” said Ratliff. “Alcorn is a resource to the community. The goal is to have a vaccination site that was easily accessible for individuals within our community who otherwise may not have been able to receive the vaccine. Alcorn stepped in to make this dream a reality.”
Alcorn State partners with Claiborne Co. EMA for COVID-19 vaccination site
WJTV
March 9, 2021
Alcorn State University announced a partnership with Claiborne County’s Office of Emergency Management to establish a COVID-19 vaccination site on the university’s campus. A drive-through facility will be available March 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Vaccinations will be given on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Alcorn partners with Claiborne County Office of Emergency Management for COVID-19 vaccine site
Vicksburg News
March 9, 2021
The vaccination site that will be located on the university’s campus is in an effort to substantially increase coronavirus vaccinations.
Felecia Nave
Jackson Free Press
March 9, 2021
Alcorn State University makes history next month when it welcomes Dr. Felecia M. Nave as the first woman and 20th president of her alma mater.
With eye to the future, SBA establishes Women’s Business Center
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
March 9, 2021
Mississippi acquired a WBC in September 2020, awarding the grant to Alcorn State University and even more recently in January with the awarding of a second WBC grant to Jackson State University.
3 Black Women Leading The Way In Athletics, HBCU Administration, And Advocacy
USA News Hub
March 8, 2021
“I am privileged and honored to come home and serve my alma mater,” said Nave when her new role was first announced. “We are Alcorn. I am Alcorn, and I hope the students and the university community will see me as a daily reminder of what an Alcorn education can do.”
3 Black Women Leading The Way In Athletics, HBCU Administration And Advocacy
News One
March 8, 2021
Alcorn State University will soon inaugurate the school’s first woman president in its 150 year history. Dr. Felecia M. Nave will serve as the school’s 20th president.
Alcorn State to inaugurate first female president
MSN News
March 7, 2021
Alcorn State University makes history next month when it welcomes Dr. Felecia M. Nave as the first woman and 20th president of her alma mater.
Alcorn State to inaugurate first female president
San Francisco Chronicle
March 6, 2021
Nave’s inauguration is set for April 16. It and other events will take place on all three Alcorn campus sites — in Lorman, Vicksburg and Natchez — and be live-streamed.
Alcorn State to Inaugurate First Female President
US News & World Report
March 6, 2021
Alcorn State University makes history next month when it welcomes Dr. Felecia M. Nave as the first woman and 20th president of her alma mater.
Alcorn State to inaugurate first female president
Associated Press
March 6, 2021
Alcorn State University makes history next month when it welcomes Dr. Felecia M. Nave as the first woman and 20th president of her alma mater.
Alcorn State to inaugurate first female president
Washington Times
March 6, 2021
Nave has spent more than 18 years in higher education. She looks to use her ties to the school and her experience, to strengthen programs and establish new initiatives to drive the university forward.
Alcorn State to inaugurate first female president
The Darien Times (Connecticut)
March 6, 2021
Nave has spent more than 18 years in higher education. She looks to use her ties to the school and her experience, to strengthen programs and establish new initiatives to drive the university forward.
Alcorn State to inaugurate first female president
Shelton Herald (Connecticut)
March 6, 2021
Nave replaces Dr. Alfred Rankins Jr. who resigned in 2018 to become commissioner of Higher Education for the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. Dr. Donzell Lee has been serving as Alcorn’s president in the interim.
Alcorn State to inaugurate first female president
Record Patriot (Michigan)
March 6, 2021
Alcorn State University makes history next month when it welcomes Dr. Felecia M. Nave as the first woman and 20th president of her alma mater.
Alcorn State to inaugurate first female president
Telegraph (Illinois)
March 6, 2021
Nave has spent more than 18 years in higher education. She looks to use her ties to the school and her experience, to strengthen programs and establish new initiatives to drive the university forward.
Alcorn State to inaugurate first female president
Connecticut Post
March 6, 2021
Alcorn State University makes history next month when it welcomes Dr. Felecia M. Nave as the first woman and 20th president of her alma mater.
Alcorn State to inaugurate first female president
Natchez Democrat
March 6, 2021
Nave’s inauguration is set for April 16. It and other events will take place on all three Alcorn campus sites — in Lorman, Vicksburg and Natchez — and be live-streamed.
Alcorn State to inaugurate first female president
Greenwood Commonwealth
March 6, 2021
Alcorn State University makes history next month when it welcomes Dr. Felecia M. Nave as the first woman and 20th president of her alma mater.
Alcorn University to inaugurate first female president
Magnolia State Live
March 5, 2021
The theme of Nave’s commencement will be “Dare to Lead,” and focus on the fulfillment of ambitious dreams. The inauguration will also highlight pioneers in the community. The inauguration and other events will take place on all three campus sites and live-streamed.
Alcorn State University prepares to inaugurate first female president
Vicksburg News
March 4, 2021
The investiture of Dr. Nave marks a pivotal point in Alcorn’s 150-year history. This event is both a celebration of Alcorn’s first female president and an opportunity to honor and salute trailblazers within the Alcorn community who have made impacts within their respective fields.
Alcorn receives grant to continue tobacco-free campus policies
Vicksburg Post
March 4, 2021
Alcorn State University is continuing its push to make the University a tobacco-free campus.
Alcorn State University receives grant for tobacco-free policy
WJTV
March 4, 2021
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation awarded Alcorn State university with a $10,000 grant to begin Tier 2 of the university’s efforts to ban the use of tobacco products on campus. The grant is designed to facilitate the development, implementation, and maintenance of a smoke-free campus. The total funding is $50,000 and is provided in three tiers.
Alcorn State to inaugurate first female president
WLBT
March 4, 2021
Dr. Nave is a second-generation Alcornite and has spent 18-plus years in higher education. She looks to use her ties to the school and her experience, to strengthen programs and establish new initiatives to drive the university forward. “I am Alcorn, and I hope the students and the university community will see me as a daily reminder of what an Alcorn education can do,” said Dr. Nave.
Alcorn State University prepares to inaugurate first female president
Orange Leader (Texas)
March 4, 2021
Dr. Felecia M. Nave, a 1996 Alcorn State University alum, will be inaugurated as her alma mater’s 20th president, and first female president in the university’s history, on Friday, April 16, 2021.
Alcorn’s Women’s Business Center director has been chosen
Vicksburg News
March 1, 2021
Alcorn President Felecia M. Nave is confident in the decision of Daye Dearing to assume the new administrative position, stating, “Ms. Dearing is the ideal professional to lead Alcorn’s Women’s Business Center.”
Program targets women business owners
McComb Enterprise Journal
February 27, 2021
A new program sponsored by Alcorn State University helps guide women through the intricacies of starting and running their own businesses.
NFF Black History Month Q&A with Dennis Thomas
Boxscore
February 25, 2021
MEAC Commissioner and NFF Board Member shares his thoughts on Black History….He played center at Alcorn State on the 1970 SWAC Championship Team and twice earned Pittsburgh Courier First Team All-America honors (1972, 1973). The first and only offensive lineman in SWAC history to earn SWAC Offensive MVP honors.
40 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Athletes in College
Men’s Health
February 24, 2021
Did you know the late actor played basketball in college? The Oscar-nominated star was on the Division I basketball team at Alcorn State from 1983 until 1984.
$15000 music grant awarded to Alcorn State University
WJTV
February 23, 2021
On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) announced the National Endowment for the Arts awarded a $15,000 music grant to Alcorn State University. The award will support musical performances and educational workshops at the Alcorn State University Jazz Festival, which is multi-day festival on campus.
From Covid aid to record donations: Influx of funding helps keep HBCUs’ doors open
NBC News
February 19, 2021
Virginia State University in Petersburg got $30 million. Bowie State University in Maryland and Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi, got $25 million each.
Steve “Air” McNair” Should Be Celebrating His 48th Birthday Today
The Shadow League
February 14, 2021
Happy Birthday up in heaven to a Black quarterback who helped paved the way for the stars of today.
Sports World Pays Tribute To Legendary QB Steve McNair
The Spun
February 14, 2021
McNair is rightfully celebrated as one of the most electric and influential quarterbacks to play the game. He became the first African-American quarterback to win the NFL MVP award when he was crowned in 2003 with the Tennessee Titans.
Meet the 3 Women Making History in NASCAR’s Daytona 500 Race
People
February 12, 2021
O’Leary, a previous softball player at Alcorn State University, also never imagined herself as a pit crew member for NASCAR, but she has been a tire changer for the organization for five years now. She says the best part of the experience has been making a difference for young women and girls.
Ag Commissioner Gipson Announces Promotional Partnership Between MDAC, Alcorn State University
Delta Democrat Times
February 10, 2021
“We’re excited to have Alcorn State University as the first university represented on our Bureau of Regulatory Services inspection stickers, which will be seen at various businesses across the state,” said Commissioner Gipson.
Ag Commissioner announces promotional partnership between MDAC, Alcorn State
WJTV
February 10, 2021
On Tuesday, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the promotional partnership between the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and Alcorn State University.
Alcorn’s Department of Fine Arts receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts
WJTV
February 8, 2021
Alcorn State University’s Department of Fine Arts received funding from The National Endowment for the Arts. The organization rewarded Alcorn with a $15,000 grant Thursday, February 4.
Back In The Day: HBCU grads distinguish themselves
Philadelphia Tribune
February 6, 2021
But it was during the civil rights movement when I really understood the power of HBCUs. That’s when I realized the educational background of our Black leaders of those times. For instance: Martin Luther King Jr., Morehouse College… civil rights activist Medgar Evers, Alcorn State University.
World’s richest woman donates $4 billion to colleges and NGOs
Revista Ensino Superior
February 4, 2021
Mackenzie Scott announced in mid-December that she had given more than $4.1 billion in grants over the past four months to 384 organizations, including 35 colleges that she described as providing “education for historically marginalized and underserved people” – mainly community colleges, institutions historically black and institutions.
Alcorn State University, Tougaloo College joins Google readiness program
WLBT
January 28, 2021
Google announced Thursday that 20 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are joining its career readiness program, including two in Mississippi: Alcorn State University and Tougaloo College.
Tougaloo College, Alcorn State gain partnerships with Google, Thurgood Marshall College Fund
WJTV
January 28, 2021
Google announced 16 new schools are joining its Grow with Google HBCU Career Readiness Program, including Alcorn State University and Tougaloo College. Through a $1 million investment in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the program provides digital skills workshops in HBCU career centers to help Black students prepare for the workforce.
University Partners with MSU to Advance Pharmacy Education
Ole Miss News
January 26, 2021
Jackson State University, Alcorn State University, Tougaloo College and Millsaps College are also part of the Preferred Admission Program. Admitted students will be on the School of Pharmacy’s standard graduation track….
Rising baseball star wants to be an inspiration
Florida Courier
January 24, 2021
Pensacola’s own Brandon Rembert, 22, is a rising baseball star at Alcorn State University in Mississippi. He already has a bachelor’s degree in general studies and is pursuing a master’s degree in athletic administration and coaching.
Alcorn to host virtual celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WJTV
January 15, 2021
A celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will take place on Alcorn State University’s website to honor the civil rights icon’s legacy. The program’s theme is “By All Means Keep Moving: Progressive Leadership in Perilous Times.”
Alcorn State, Mississippi Valley State football coaches praise lawmakers for flag change
Clarion-Ledger
January 14, 2021
Alcorn State will always recruit Mississippi first as long as McNair is in charge, the coach said. Flying a flag that the school’s many Mississippi natives can be proud of on game day is huge.
Just Among Friends
The Neshoba Democrat
January 13, 2021
A freshman at Alcorn State University, Mia Hudson completed her first semester with a 4.0 GPA. She displayed self-discipline and studied hard to achieve this awesome accomplishment. Her mother, Pam Gibson Hudson, is an alum of Alcorn State and both proudly wear the university’s colors! Congratulations!
AOI’s Adcock brings a bit of levity to her English lessons
Vicksburg Post
January 11, 2021
In 2011, she earned a master’s in education from Alcorn State University. Adcock is a finalist in Vicksburg-Warren Chamber of Commerce’s Educator of the Year award.
Alcorn’s Chris Blair Signs With NFL Playoff Team
HBCU Gameday
January 9, 2021
After putting together a season in which he was one of the top big-play threats in the nation, Chris Blair is set to continue his career at the next level after signing with the Green Bay Packers today.
A Fairy Godmother for Once-Overlooked Colleges
Inside Higher Ed
January 4, 2021
Soon after her announcement, college after college across the country, urban and rural both, issued press releases reporting “historic,” “transformational” or “unprecedented” gifts from Scott.
2020
For These Colleges, MacKenzie Scott’s Hundreds of Millions in Gifts Means ‘the Space to Dream’
The Chronicle of Higher Education
December 29, 2020
Nave also expects the gift to energize faculty and staff members around ideas for the university’s future. Already, she said, donations have increased from alumni and corporate donors, reflecting that excitement.
Alcorn State gets generous donation
Natchez Democrat
December 23, 2020
Alcorn State University announced recently it had received a monetary gift “more than double the size” of the school’s current endowment.
During this season of giving two MS HBCUs receive hefty donations from philanthropist
The Mississippi Link
December 23, 2020
“A significant number of Alcorn’s students are the first in their families to attend college and Ms. Scott’s pivotal gift in these uncertain times will help ensure that students have access to a life-changing education.”
Alcorn State University announces the largest single gift in the School’s history
Yahoo Finance
December 22, 2020
“This gift is truly transformational, and we are humbled by Ms. Scott’s overwhelming generosity,” said Alcorn President Felecia M. Nave. “The gift will allow the University to enhance its academic offerings and make critical investments to strengthen Alcorn’s mission as the nation’s first public, historically Black, land-grant university.”
Alcorn State University announces the largest single gift in the School’s history
GlobeNewswire
December 22, 2020
Alcorn State University has received a $25 million gift from American philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott.
Alcorn State announces the largest single gift in its history
The Daily Leader
December 22, 2020
Alcorn State University has received a $25 million gift from American philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott. This gift marks the largest gift from a single donor in the university’s 150-year history.
New Presidents or Provosts: Alcorn State U, Buena Vista U, California State U-Channel Islands …
Inside Higher Ed
December 22, 2020
Ontario Wooden, associate vice chancellor for student success and academic outreach at North Carolina Central University, has been chosen as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Alcorn State University, in Mississippi.
Alcorn State University announces the largest single gift in the School’s history
Market Screener
December 22, 2020
“This gift is truly transformational, and we are humbled by Ms. Scott’s overwhelming generosity,” said Alcorn President Felecia M. Nave. “The gift will allow the University to enhance its academic offerings and make critical investments to strengthen Alcorn’s mission as the nation’s first public, historically Black, land-grant university.”
MacKenzie Scott gives $31M to 2 Mississippi HBCUs
San Francisco Chronicle
December 19, 2020
$25 million donation to Alcorn State University more than doubled the … “A significant number of Alcorn’s students are the first in their families to …
MacKenzie Scott Gives $31M to 2 Mississippi HBCUs
U.S. News & World Report
December 19, 2020
TWO HISTORICALLY BLACK schools in Mississippi say gifts from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott are the biggest they’ve ever received from a single donor.
MacKenzie Scott commits record donation to seven 1890 universities
Augusta Free Press
December 19, 2020
Seven 1890 land-grant universities are among the more than 300 non-profit entities that writer and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott selected to receive contributions from the multi-billion total she donated this year.
MacKenzie Scott gives $31M to 2 Mississippi HBCUs
SFGate
December 19, 2020
Two historically black schools in Mississippi say gifts from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott are the biggest they’ve ever received from a single donor.
MacKenzie Scott Gives $31M To 2 Mississippi HBCUs
The Associated Press
December 19, 2020
“A significant number of Alcorn’s students are the first in their families to attend college and Ms. Scott’s pivotal gift in these uncertain times will help ensure that students have access to a life-changing education…”
MacKenzie Scott gives $31M to 2 Mississippi HBCUs
WTVA
December 19, 2020
A $25 million donation to Alcorn State University more than doubled the school’s endowment, President Felecia M. Nave said in a news release.
The Least for Those Who Need It Most
The New York Times
December 18, 2020
Alcorn State University, Santa Fe College and West Kentucky Community and Technical College are all working-class colleges. Most of their students …
The historic MacKenzie Scott gifts to historically Black colleges and others: Which schools got how much
The Washington Post
December 18, 2020
In July and this month, billionaire MacKenzie Scott announced nearly $6 billion in gifts to colleges and various nonprofit and charitable organizations.
The world’s richest woman doubled Alcorn’s endowment with $25 million donation
Clarksdale Press Register
December 18, 2020
Alcorn State University received the largest gift from a single donor in its history.
Here are the Mississippi HBCUs and nonprofits getting millions from MacKenzie Scott
Raleigh News & Observer
December 17, 2020
Two historically Black colleges in Mississippi are among a long list of institutions to receive million-dollar donations from billionaire author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
Here are the Mississippi HBCUs and nonprofits getting millions from MacKenzie Scott
The Olympian
December 17, 2020
Alcorn State University and Tougaloo College announced their sizable gifts this week, each receiving $25 million and $6 million, respectively.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott continues season of giving, gifts $9 million to Mississippi Food Network
WLBT
December 17, 2020
She has also gifted both Alcorn State University and Tougaloo College with multi-million dollar donations this week.
Mississippi HBCUs Alcorn State University, Tougaloo College receive historic donations
Jackson Clarion Ledger
December 16, 2020
One of the world’s richest women has gifted more than $30 million to two Mississippi Historically Black Colleges and Universities, with both schools calling the donations their largest single donations ever.
Richest Woman In The World Gifts $25M To HBCU
Essence
December 16, 2020
MacKenzie Scott, a novelist and philanthropist, has donated $25M to Mississippi’s Alcorn State University. This is the largest single donation that the HBCU has received in the school’s 149-year history.
Here are the Mississippi HBCUs and nonprofits getting millions from MacKenzie Scott
Charlotte Observer
December 16, 2020
Two historically Black colleges in Mississippi are among a long list of institutions to receive million-dollar donations from billionaire author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
Bowie State And More HBCUs Receive Record-Breaking Donations From Billionaire
Vibe
December 16, 2020
Tugaloo College, Morgan State and Alcorn State University are just a few of the schools to get donations from MacKenzie Scott.
World’s richest woman donates $25 million to Mississippi university
Magnolia State Live
December 16, 2020
Alcorn State University received the largest gift from a single donor in its history.
The world’s richest woman doubled Alcorn’s endowment with $25 million donation
Mississippi Today
December 16, 2020
MacKenzie Scott, an author and philanthropist, made a $25 million donation to the university, the school announced on Tuesday.
MacKenzie Scott, the world’s richest woman, gifts $25 million to Alcorn State
MSN.com
December 16, 2020
“This extraordinary gift recognizes the institution’s longstanding commitment to providing access to affordable and equitable educational opportunities,” Nave said.
Alcorn State University announces the largest single gift in the school’s history
WJTV
December 15, 2020
“A significant number of Alcorn’s students are the first in their families to attend college and Ms. Scott’s pivotal gift in these uncertain times will help ensure that students have access to a life-changing education.”
Philanthropist and Bezos’ ex MacKenzie Scott donates $1.7B to HBCUs
Yahoo News
December 15, 2020
Bowie State University, Alcorn State University, Clark Atlanta University, and Morgan State University are some of the recipients of the philanthropist’s nearly $2 billion charity.