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Small Business Development Center director joins regional fellows focused on economic development

Jarita King has spent years fighting for rural communities. Now a fellowship is taking that work to the next level. King, director of the MS Read More

The House Party Has Arrived: Alcorn State University Announces BraveFest 2026

Annual student celebration set for March 29–April 1 In the spirit of the most legendary house party in hip-hop history, Alcorn State University is bringing Read More

USDA 1890 National Scholars Program now accepting applications for scholarships

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at the Congressionally Read More

Alcorn State professor publishes biology teaching manual to fill nationwide classroom gap

Ten years in the Alcorn State University classroom gave Dr. Shavonda Jackson a front-row seat to what biology educators need most — and what they Read More

Fisher named to the 2026 Mississippi’s 50 Under Fifty Top Urban Elite Professionals list

Dr. Tanea Fisher, assistant professor of biology at Alcorn State University, has been named to the 2026 Mississippi 50 Under Fifty Top Urban Elite Professionals Read More

Alcorn State students to participate in Demmer Scholars Program

An Alcorn State University student and alumna have been selected to participate in the William A. Demmer Scholars Program at Michigan State University. Aaliyah Read More

Alcorn’s online biology master’s program earns national recognition

The Alcorn State University Department of Biological Sciences has been recognized by OnlineU as one of the nation’s top online master’s in biology programs, a Read More

Alcorn State professor receives Excellence in Higher Education Award

The Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education named Alcorn State University Associate Professor of Fine Arts Sean Daniels the recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Higher Read More

Alcorn State professor to present quilt series on history

Dr. J. Janice Coleman, professor of English at Alcorn State University, will present a series of lectures featuring her quilt work that explores the intersection Read More

Alcorn State University to host Purple and Gold Day to discuss 2026 legislative priorities

Alcorn State University and the ASU Foundation Inc. will host Purple and Gold Day 2026 on Feb. 17 at the Mississippi State Capitol Building in Read More

School of Business announces spring Conversations with the Dean lineup

The Alcorn State University School of Business will launch its spring 2026 Conversations with the Dean series with JPMorgan Chase executives at 1 p.m. Thursday, Read More

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