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 honors outstanding student with Award of Excellence
During the 2024 Alcorn State University Commencement Ceremony, Kennedi Fitzgerald, a Vicksburg native and nursing student, was recognized with the University's Student Award of Excellence. This honor recognizes a student for their contributions and achievement in Read More
Alcorn Alumna Jennifer Young Wallace elected national president of Association of Teacher Educators
Dr. Jennifer K. Young Wallace ’91 has been elected president of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) for the 2025-2026 term. She makes history as the fifth African American to be elected as national president of ATE Read More
Alcorn State University celebrates graduates at Nursing Pinning and Hooding Ceremony
Over 70 nurses were honored at the Alcorn State University Cora S. Balmat School of Nursing’s annual Undergraduate Pinning and Graduate Hooding Ceremony. The event, held at the Natchez Convention Center in downtown Natchez, marked 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.