Alcorn State

Congratulations to Alcorn State University President Tracy M. Cook, for being named to the 2026 #MississippiTop100 by @magnoliatribune! Read the full story at tinyurl.com/2jkay729 #AlwaysLeading #AlwaysAlcorn

Alcorn is making a bold move to bring its story as America’s first public land-grant HBCU to a global audience with its new content partnership with @GettyImages, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace. 📖— tinyurl.com/5fdhdebf  📸: ASU via Getty Images

Alcorn State is a 2026 host site for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR Program! A free, week-long college readiness experience for high school juniors, July 12–17. Housing, meals, and programming are free. Apply today at tinyurl.com/4mw8exk4 #AlwaysAlcorn #TMCFSOAR

Class of 2026, you understood the assignment 📚 Now it’s time to go out and change the world, the Brave way! Press play and relive the memories with us! 🎥💛💜 #AlwaysAlcorn #AlcornGrad26

To every Brave mom and mother figure who cheered and prayed, we see you. We celebrate you today. Happy Mother's Day from Alcorn State University! #AlwaysAlcorn

Alcorn State conferred degrees upon 472 graduates today. Over 80 members of the Class of 1976 returned to mark 50 years since their own graduation. Atty. Pelicia Hall delivered the commencement address at both ceremonies. Read more — tinyurl.com/mvkmazhr #AlcornGrad26

The Alcorn School of Nursing celebrated its Pinning Ceremony — honoring a remarkable group of nursing students as they prepare to step into the next chapter of their journey!💜 #AlwaysAlcorn #AlcornGrad26

The Department of Military Science & ROTC at Alcorn celebrated the commissioning of six cadets as they officially took the oath to serve as officers in the US Army! 🇺🇸 Tomorrow, these newly commissioned officers will walk across the stage as graduates of Alcorn! #AlcornGrad26

Congratulations to Dr. Jivanna Smith, Assistant Director for Student Academic Services! She is Alcorn State's May 2026 Employee of the Month! #AlwaysAlcorn

Proud moment! The School of Education & Psychology hosted an inspiring Teacher Induction Ceremony to celebrate two incredible future educators from the Elementary & Secondary Education program. Let’s hear it for Ka’Mya and Nekaili—Alcorn is proud of you! 💜💛 #AlwaysAlcorn

Dae’Brion Wade secures full-time position with USDA after Alcorn graduation | Read more — tinyurl.com/hby573kt #AlcornGrad26 #AlwaysAlcorn #CommencementSeries26

8 years as an LPN taught Shantwana Patterson that small things like listening, showing up, treating people with dignity — make the biggest difference. Now she's ready to take that calling even further. 🎓 Read more — tinyurl.com/4pjdsd8s #AlcornGrad26 #CommencementSeries26

Kamya Paten, an elementary education major at Alcorn State University, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Linda Anglin Teacher Preparation Scholarship from the Mississippi Professional Educators. Read more — tinyurl.com/bddjk2as #AlwaysAlcorn #AlcornStudents

Charlicia Meeks, a graduating senior from Chicago, turned challenges into motivation. Despite financial struggles and setbacks, she earned $10K in scholarships and thrived as a biology major. She inspires first gen students to stay focused and never give up. #AlwaysAlcorn

Books in the bag, goals on lock, and vibes on 100🔥 From early morning classes to late-night laughs, it’s all about the grind and the glow. We’re chasing dreams, making moves, and creating memories that last way past graduation. #AlwaysAlcorn

“Your past doesn't disqualify you. It can actually prepare you. Don't give up on yourself. Even when it feels too far gone. It's not.” — John "Trey" White, Alcorn State University Class of 2026 | Read his full story here — tinyurl.com/299fdfew #AlcornGrad26 #AlwaysAlcorn

Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony: The Office of Human Resources proudly honored the faculty and staff who have poured their time, talent, and commitment into Alcorn. Our true Brave fam stands strong because of individuals like you who give back and make a difference.

We were honored to close out the academic year with a powerful and inspiring message from Joseph Walker III, senior pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. Thank you for pouring into the Alcorn family. 💜💛 #AlwaysAlcorn #FinalChapel #BraveNation

What a powerful day on the yard! Religious Life hosted two powerful events that blessed the Alcorn family. Bishop Joseph Walker, III gave us powerful and life-changing wisdom. He let us know that purpose is not something you stumble upon, it’s something you seek with intention.

Alcorn's Final Chapel Service of the semester is tomorrow! Bishop Joseph Walker III, Sr. Pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, will be bringing the Word. 📅 April 29 | ⏰ 5:30 p.m. 📍Waters Bldg., Johnson Auditorium Don't miss it. #AlwaysLeading #AlwaysAlcorn