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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 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

Alcorn Child Development Learning Center announces open enrollment and new drop-in service

The Alcorn State University Child Development Learning Center (CDLC) announced open enrollment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old and the launch of Read More

Alcorn State to host panel on Black Church’s influence on music, community

The Alcorn State University Office of Religious and Spiritual Life will host a lecture on the Black Church’s contributions to music, community, and education at Read More

Alcorn State graduate admitted to Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry

Mason Duke, a fall 2025 biology pre-professional graduate from Baytown, Texas, earned admission to the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tenn. Duke Read More

Business students earn national certificates, securing internships with leading firms

Five Alcorn State University School of Business students have completed the Certificate in Risk Management through a partnership with the University of Mississippi’s Center for Read More

Alcorn reference librarian awarded Mississippi Humanities Council grant

Alcorn State University Reference Librarian Jawanda Wilson received a $5,000 grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council to support the university’s library programming and archival preservation Read More

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