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Alcorn State University offers free farming workshop

Alcorn State University's Center for Conservation Research will host a free training workshop for farmers and anyone interested in learning new growing methods. The workshop Read More

Alcorn State University receives $1.15 million grant through Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program

Alcorn State University is among seven universities and colleges announced by Governor Tate Reeves as part of the launch of the Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Read More

Fairley joins Alcorn’s CAAS as special assistant to the dean for operations

Thaddeus Fairley Sr., as special assistant to the dean for operations in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS). Fairley will support the college’s Read More

Dr. Archie Williams named associate dean of academics for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Dr. Archie Williams has been named associate dean of academics for Alcorn State University's College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS). Williams brings a wealth Read More

Alcorn agriculture students and faculty make their mark at Mississippi Academy of Sciences Meeting

Alcorn State University’s agriculture students and faculty participated in this year’s 89th Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences (MAS) Meeting. The event brought together students, researchers, Read More

Alcorn announces virtual information sessions for new students and parents

University College at Alcorn State University will host virtual information sessions for incoming freshmen, transfer students, and parents beginning June 11. The sessions are designed Read More

Alcorn State University announces summer camp programs for students grades 4-12

Alcorn State University will host several summer camps from June through July, serving students from grades 4-12 across Southwest Mississippi. The programs range from college Read More

New biosecurity tech partnership strengthens protection for underserved farms

A partnership between Alcorn State University (ASU) and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) brings cutting-edge crop disease detection technologies for family farmers Read More

Alcorn State University celebrates spring Commencement with Rep. Gregory Holloway Sr. as keynote speaker

Alcorn State University held its spring 2025 Commencement activities today, honoring nearly 450 graduates in two ceremonies at the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex. The Read More

First-gen college grad earns third degree, heads to Ole Miss for Ph.D.

When Emary Smith walks across the stage at Alcorn State University's commencement ceremony this weekend, it will mark the third academic milestone for the Jackson Read More

Joseph Anthony awarded Linda Anglin Teacher Preparation Scholarship

Joseph Anthony, an education major at Alcorn State University, is the recipient of a 2025 Linda Anglin Teacher Preparation Scholarship from the Mississippi Professional Educators Read More

Alcorn State University senior awarded national MANRRS scholarship

Zarriah Smith, a senior agribusiness major at Alcorn State University, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Transportation, Elevator & Grain Merchants Association Read More

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