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.

Alcorn State University (Alcorn State, ASU or Alcorn) is a public historically black land-grant university adjacent to Lorman, Mississippi. It was founded in 1871 and was the first black land grant college established in the United States.

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. Already, many …

4 days ago · Alcorn State University and the ASU Foundation, Inc. will host Purple and Gold Day 2025 on Tuesday, February 25, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Mississippi State Capitol Building. "We look forward to welcoming hundreds of Alcorn alumni, students, friends and supporters to …

Feb 7, 2025 · Story Links LORMAN — Alcorn State University head football coach Cedric Thomas and his staff proudly unveiled the full 2025 National Signing Day class, a well-balanced group of high school standouts and experienced collegiate transfers designed to strengthen the Braves across all positions. With a focus on size, athleticism, and depth, this class provides an immediate boost to Alcorn State's ...

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21 hours ago · Alcorn State allows 73.0 points to opponents and has been outscored by 9.0 points per game. Bethune-Cookman’s average of 6.0 made 3-pointers per game is 2.9 fewer made shots on average than the 8.9 per game Alcorn State allows. Alcorn State averages 6.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 7.5 per ...

Feb 2, 2025 · Series History. Southern U. has won 7 out of their last 10 games against Alcorn State. Feb 03, 2024 - Southern U. 71 vs. Alcorn State 70; Jan 28, 2023 - Southern U. 80 vs. Alcorn State 68

Alcorn State University is a public institution that was founded in 1871. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,432 (fall 2023), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 1,756 acres.

The 2024–25 Alcorn State Braves basketball team represents Alcorn State University during the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Braves, led by fifth-year head coach Landon Bussie , play their home games at the Davey Whitney Complex in Lorman, Mississippi as members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).