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’s Ainara Aldeano Earns 2026–2027 MAMA Scholarship
The Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association (MAMA) is continuing its investment in Mississippi’s future workforce by awarding scholarships to 11 outstanding students pursuing educational opportunities and careers connected to the automotive manufacturing industry. Representing seven Mississippi Read More
Wells Fargo gift to Alcorn State expands financial literacy, small business training
LORMAN, Miss. — A $45,000 Wells Fargo gift to Alcorn State University will help the Mississippi Small Business Development Center at Alcorn teach more people how to manage money and build a business. The gift Read More
Alcorn Gulf Scholars faculty present sustainability research in Jamaica
Faculty involved in Alcorn State University’s Gulf Scholars Program presented research at the 50th Annual Caribbean Studies Association Conference in Kingston, Jamaica. Their presentation, “Transformative Sustainability: An Interdisciplinary Partnership,” highlighted research connected to Alcorn’s Gulf 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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