Alcorn is a place of purpose, history, and discovery.
With a steadfast focus on the future, bolstered by its rich heritage of trailblazers and innovators, Alcorn is well-known for its supportive and well-rounded learning environment while providing an excellent education at an affordable price. We invite you to explore our highly regarded academic programs. Talk with us about the ones that spark your curiosity, your intellect, and your creativity.
Generations of successful alumni have distinguished themselves in the most competitive arenas,
including education, medicine, law, business and professional athletics.
Alcorn State University President Cook named Top Minority Business Leader by Delta Business Journal
Dr. Tracy M. Cook, president of Alcorn State University, has been selected as a top minority business leader by the Delta Business Journal. The Delta Business Journal honors the region’s outstanding minority business leaders. Its Read More
STEM MBA graduate Butler joins Big Four firm KPMG
Camariyah Butler, a STEM Master of Business Administration graduate from Leland, Miss., made history on Thursday, Dec. 11, as one of the program’s first graduates. Following this milestone, Butler accepted a full-time position with Klynveld Read More
Harris graduates early, balances motherhood and academics
A’mari Harris, a senior criminal justice major of Monroe, La., graduated early from Alcorn State University on Thursday, Dec. 11, balancing motherhood, employment and service in the Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite marching band. Harris completed her Read More
About Alcorn
Alcorn State University has a great tradition of excellence and a powerful place in history. From our founding as the nation’s first public historically black land-grant institution to creating great advantages and opportunities for our students.



