On March 4, 2014, the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning voted unanimously to appoint Alfred Rankins Jr. as Alcorn State University’s 19th president.

Alcorn State University celebrated 150 years with a gala on Saturday.The event was held at the Jackson Convention Complex.Funds raised from the event benefit scholarships, staff and students, as well ...

LORMAN, Miss. (AP) - Alcorn State University makes history next month when it welcomes Dr. Felecia M. Nave as the first woman and 20th president of her alma mater. Nave has spent more than 18 ...

LORMAN, Miss. -- Alcorn State University has named as its new head football coach, Interim President Tracy M. Cook announced Tuesday. Thomas becomes the 22nd head coach in program history.