Five public and private historically black colleges and universities will work to recruit and train black males to serve as secondary teachers in underserved cities and towns, thanks in part […]
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HBCU Voices of STEM Excellence: Alcorn State’s Caleph Wilson
This series seeks to highlight some of the world’s premier doctoral level researchers, medical practitioners, and scientists who make up the silent majority — those who serve as working examples […]
HBCUs With Enrollment Increases
What does an increase in enrollment mean exactly? For some, it means increased interest in a campus or its degree offerings. But for black colleges, a boost in students could […]
Alcorn State Mourns Former Football Star Tollette 'Tonka' George
Alcorn State University is mourning the shooting death of former football standout Tollette ‘Tonka’ George, who was killed in his native New Orleans last Friday. George, who played football and […]
VIDEO – Alcorn State Introduces Fred McNair as Permanent Head Football Coach
Alcorn State University introduces former assistant Fred McNair as its permanent head coach, days after naming him as an interim replacement for Jay Hopson.
Jay Hopson Named Southern Mississippi Head Coach
Alcorn State University head football coach Jay Hopson was minutes ago announced as the new head football coach at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Couple Donates $1 Million to Alcorn State
CEO of Sanderson Farms, Inc. Joe Sanderson, Jr. and his wife Kathy donated $1 million to the Alcorn State University Foundation, Inc.
Alcorn State Drops Credit Hour Degree Requirement to 120
With the start of the 2016-2017 academic year, Alcorn is reducing the credit hour requirement for baccalaureate level degrees from 124 to 120.
Non-Black Student Enrollment Gains Net Jackson State $24 Million
A landmark desegregation lawsuit filed more than 40 years ago will again reap benefits for Mississippi’s flagship historically black college, as Jackson State University will receive a $24 million boost to its endowment for meeting court-mandated racial enrollment standards.
North Carolina A&T Captures HBCU National Title in Celebration Bowl
Tarik Cohen rushed for 295 yards and touchdowns of 83, 74 and 73 yards Saturday, and North Carolina A&T used a slew of big plays for a 41-34 win over Alcorn State in the Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome.
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