Tony Gordon named 2026 Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher Award recipient

The Mississippi Humanities Council will honor Tony Gordon, assistant professor of music and university organist at Alcorn State University, as the institution’s 2026 Humanities Teacher Read More

Alcorn State, Hope Credit Union unite for free financial empowerment forum

Three institutions with a shared goal of economic equity are coming together on Alcorn State University’s campus in April. The university’s School of Business, the Read More

Alcorn State director of religious life nominated for MLK Jr. Board of Preachers induction

The Rev. Dr. C. Edward “CJ” Rhodes II, director of religious and spiritual life at Alcorn State University, has been nominated for induction into the Read More

The House Party Has Arrived: Alcorn State University Announces BraveFest 2026

Annual student celebration set for March 29–April 1 In the spirit of the most legendary house party in hip-hop history, Alcorn State University is bringing Read More

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $42 million gift to Alcorn State

Alcorn State University received a $42 million unrestricted donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest single gift in the 154-year history of the nation's oldest Read More

Alcorn State receives nearly $400K National Science Foundation grant to enhance STEM education with VR technology

Alcorn State University has been awarded a $398,619 grant from the National Science Foundation to transform undergraduate STEM education through cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology 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 State University announces summer camp programs for students grades 4-12

Alcorn State University will host several summer camps from June through July, serving students from grades 4-12 across Southwest Mississippi. The programs range from college Read More

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