ASU Foundation, Inc.
The Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, affiliated organization that aids the University in promoting educational and cultural welfare, developing and expanding facilities, and facilitating studies, research, and other academic pursuits.
The Foundation was chartered over 45 years ago, on August 27, 1973, and gained 501(c)3 status the following year. Over the past four decades, the Foundation has protected and grown its assets thanks to the generous contributions of those who believe in the mission of Alcorn State University.
| Executive Committee | Term |
|---|---|
| Mr. Robert D. Gage IV, Chairman | July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023 |
| Mr. James Biglane, Vice Chairman | July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024 |
| Dr. Shelby Wilkes '71, Treasurer | July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023 |
| Board of Directors | |
| Dr. Charlie Bridges ’74 | July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 |
| Mrs. Jessica Hayes-Williams ‘76 | July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 |
| Mr. Nathaniel Hughes ‘79 | July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024 |
| Mr. Wilbert L. Jones '73 | July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 |
| Ms. Carla Kirkland '86 | July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023 |
| Mr. Mike McCormick | July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024 |
| Dr. Jesse McGee '68 | July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 |
| Dr. Anthony Newman '94 | July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024 |
| Dr. Dennis Thomas '74 | July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024 |
| Mr. Anthony Tuggle '93 | July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 |
| Ex-Officio | |
| Dr. Felecia M. Nave '96, President, Alcorn State University | |
| Mr. Marcus D. Ward '00, Executive Director, ASU Foundation, Inc. |