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.
Drax Foundation and Alcorn State University partner to connect students to agricultural sciences
Renewable energy company Drax, a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions, today announced a commitment of $50,000 to establish scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen enrolled in programs within the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Read More
Alcorn State’s J.D. Boyd Library marks 56 years of free access to federal record
LORMAN, Miss. — The J.D. Boyd Library at Alcorn State University celebrated its 56th year in the Federal Depository Library Program on March 24, 2026. The program allows students, staff and local community members access Read More
Alcorn State stands out among 47 HBCUs at national leadership institute
Among student leaders and staff from 47 HBCUs, Alcorn State University's delegation stood out. Its members left a national leadership institute with awards in hand. The group attended the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals 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.
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