Inauguration 2024

Inauguration Ceremony

We welcome the greater campus community, honored guests, and special friends as we celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Tracy M. Cook as Alcorn State University’s 21st president. A formal installation ceremony will be at 9 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2024, at Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex.

Please plan to celebrate this historical event by joining us for the following.

Schedule of Events

Worship Service
10:00 a.m.
Oakland Memorial Chapel

Investiture Ceremony
9:00 a.m.
Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex

Inaugural Reception (Invitation Only)
Immediately following the Investiture Ceremony
Bowles Hall

Concert on the Campus Green
12:00 p.m.
Campus Green

Game Night with the President
8–10 p.m.
James L. Bolden Campus Union
Ticket: $100

President’s Brunch
11:00 a.m.
Lawn of President’s Home

Inauguration Ceremony

Watch the Inauguration Ceremony of Dr. Tracy M. Cook.

Parking

General parking will be available in the Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium, Center for Ecology and Natural Resources, Willie Mae Latham Park, Extension and Research Complex, Jesse A. Morris Sr./W.C. Boykins Agricultural Science Building and the K.L. Simmons Sr. Technology Building parking lots.

Platform and VIP guests will park at the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex.

Marshals and Inauguration participants will park in the rear section of the Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium.

Faculty, staff, and guests will park in the new football parking area located next to the Research and Extension Complex.

Accommodations and Travel

Natchez Grand Hotel and Suites
111 N Broadway Street
Natchez, MS 39120
Rates begin at $139

TownePlace Suites
215 Front Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
Rates begin at $169

Campus Map

Delegate Registration

Academic delegates are official representatives of other colleges, universities, and higher educational professional organizations and societies. They will join local and state leaders, board members, and other representatives in the procession.

(Please respond by September 23, 2024.)

Regalia
Academic regalia is required for official delegates, platform guests, University faculty and administrators. Delegates must bring their own regalia. Additional details will be provided before the inauguration. For questions or special needs, please contact [email protected].

Sponsorship

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor?

Contact

Mrs. Karen Shedrick
Inauguration Committee Chair
[email protected]

Maxine Greenleaf
Inauguration Committee Co-Chair
[email protected]

Dr. Marcus Ward
Inauguration Committee Co-Chair
[email protected]