Oriska Foundation awards $5,000 in scholarships to Alcorn students

The Oriska Foundation, a Houston-based educational organization, has provided a significant boost to the academic journeys of five Alcorn State University students, awarding a total Read More

Alcorn State student teacher’s unexpected journey sparks teaching passion in Oklahoma

Jasmine Jones, a junior computer science major at Alcorn State University, discovered a potential career path in education through an unexpected journey. Participating in the Read More

Panicker earns milestone recognition from national agronomy societies

Dr. Girish Kumar Panicker, professor of plant and soil sciences, has received multiple milestone recognitions from leading agricultural science organizations. Panicker received a 40-year milestone Read More

Alcorn’s CAAS cultivates specialty mushroom production for Mississippi farmers, woodland owners

Alcorn State University’s College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS) is training small-scale farmers and woodland owners in Mississippi to cultivate specialty mushrooms, including oyster Read More

Alcorn State student receives First South Farm Credit scholarship

Alcorn State University senior Tyrese Buck, an agricultural science major with an emphasis in animal and pre-veterinary science, has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship from Read More

Alcorn State pays tribute to Dr. Jesse Harness Sr. during building naming ceremony

Last Friday, Alcorn State University celebrated more than just a building dedication—it honored a lifetime of extraordinary service. The Agriculture and Extension Center will now Read More

Wakefield tapped to lead Alcorn State’s College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Dexter B. Wakefield I has been appointed dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS) at Alcorn State University. “The Office of Academic Read More

From Memphis to China: How one Alcorn State sophomore is bridging agricultural divides

When Trinitee Dickerson boarded a plane to China as part of the 2024 U.S. China Agriculture Roundtable delegation, she wasn't just crossing geographical boundaries - Read More

Alcorn Gears Up for The Greatest Homecoming of All Time, 2024

“Beneath the shade of giant trees,” Alcorn State University is gearing up to host The Greatest Homecoming of All Time. The 2024 Homecoming celebration, themed College Read More

Alcorn State University to inaugurate Dr. Tracy M. Cook as 21st president

Alcorn State University announces the inaugural events for its 21st president, Dr. Tracy M. Cook. The highlight of the week will be the Investiture Ceremony, Read More

Alcorn State University named Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader for third consecutive year

For the third consecutive year, Alcorn State University has been honored as a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader. The U.S. Department of State Read More

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