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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 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

Alcorn State University celebrates spring Commencement with Rep. Gregory Holloway Sr. as keynote speaker

Alcorn State University held its spring 2025 Commencement activities today, honoring nearly 450 graduates in two ceremonies at the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex. The Read More

Alcorn State earns multiple distinctions in redesigned Carnegie Classifications system

Alcorn receives Research Colleges and Universities, Special Focus: Arts and Sciences, Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings designations The newly redesigned Carnegie Classifications Read More

William Carey University inducts Dr. Tracy M. Cook into its Alumni Hall of Fame

William Carey University (WCU) has inducted Dr. Tracy M. Cook, president of Alcorn State University, into its Alumni Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony was held on Read More

Alcorn State University welcomes back Elvin Parker as interim chief financial officer

Alcorn State University President Dr. Tracy M. Cook announced that Elvin M. Parker has joined his team as interim vice president of finance, administrative services, Read More

Dr. Tracy M. Cook to be honored as one of Mississippi’s Most Influential African Americans

Alcorn State University’s president is among this year’s slate of honorees for Our Mississippi Magazine’s Most Influential African Americans. Dr. Tracy M. Cook, along with Read More

Sowing Seeds of Success — Alumna Carla Kirkland inspires Alcorn State graduates and makes $50,000 gift

In a commencement address that blended personal reflection with years of experience and wisdom, Alcorn State University alumna Carla Kirkland returned to her alma mater Read More

Alcorn State University to name its Agriculture and Extension Center in honor of Dr. Jesse Harness Sr.

Alcorn State University will name its Agriculture and Extension Center in honor of alumnus Dr. Jesse Harness Sr. on Friday, November 22, at 10:00 a.m. Read More

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