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Message from the President: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Alumnus Medgar Evers

We honor the life and legacy of Alcorn State University alumnus Medgar Evers, whose 100th birthday is today. Mr. Evers graduated from Alcorn A&M College, Read More

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 alum Chavez Carter reaches Kilimanjaro summit, plants university flag

Chavez E. Carter, an Alcorn State University graduate, celebrated his 40th birthday in September 2024 by summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak, and planting an Read More

Alcorn to host Fall 2025 InterConnect: Career Expo & Internship Fair

Alcorn State University's Office of Career Services and Pre-Professional Programs will host its Fall 2025 InterConnect: Career Expo & Internship Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 24, Read More

University administrators set to serve as panelists for celebration of Medgar Evers’ 100th birthday

Special from Visit Natchez A special two-day event celebrating the life and legacy of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers will be held in early Read More

Woods Appointed to HBCU National Business Dean Roundtable Board; Alcorn State Students Shine at Summit

Dr. Antwon D. Woods, dean of the Alcorn State University School of Business, has been appointed as an At-Large Director to the Board of Directors 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

Hardy tapped as associate vice president of marketing and communication

Alcorn State University has named Marriel C. Hardy, an alumnus and former employee, as associate vice president of marketing and communication. He took his 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

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