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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

E. D’Wayne Robinson appointed as Alcorn State’s new director of athletics

Alcorn State University President Tracy M. Cook announces the appointment of E. D'Wayne Robinson as the new director of intercollegiate athletics, effective September 15. He Read More

Alcorn to host annual High School and Transfer Day on Sept. 14

Prospective students will get to see what Alcorn State University offers during its annual recruiting event. Alcorn’s Office of Admissions and Recruiting will host the Read More

Ali, English collaborate to enhance biosecurity for underserved family farms in Mississippi and Arkansas

Two 1890 researchers have teamed up to advance biosecurity for underserved family farms.  Dr. Emran Ali, Alcorn State University (ASU), and Dr. Henry English, University Read More

Alcorn State University secures nearly $1.7 million in research and professional development grants from USDA

The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS) at Alcorn State University announces over $1.7 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Read More

Alcorn State University Extension Program and Mississippi Association of Cooperatives host 33rd Annual Small Farmers Conference

The 33rd Annual Small Farmers Conference, organized by the Alcorn State University Extension Program in partnership with the Mississippi Association of Cooperatives (MAC), will be Read More

Alcorn State Agriculture students participate in US-Rwanda Summer International Experiential Learning Program

  Alcorn State University’s College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, partnering with Alabama A&M University and Delaware State University, and supported by the USDA, has Read More

Alcorn State University hosts Model Farm Field Day on July 10 to promote conservation programs and sustainable farming

Alcorn State University is set to host its Model Farm Field Day to expand access to conservation programs through technical assistance and outreach. The event Read More

Alcorn State University’s Advanced Technologies Department receives donation from Nissan to enhance robotics labs and STEM outreach

Alcorn State University’s Advanced Technologies Department received a donation from Nissan to support its engineering technology-focused academic and outreach activities. Nissan awarded the department $45,000 Read More

Alcorn State University to host free Small Farm Climate Smart IPM Workshop on June 18-19

Alcorn State University's Department of Agriculture announces its upcoming Small Farm Climate Smart Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Workshop. The two-day event will be held on Read More

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