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Lorman, Mississippi, USA, June 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alcorn State University is gearing up for a new STEM MBA Program, offered by the School of Business. With a focus on developing STEM skills, knowledge, and an interdisciplinary mindset, this 30-credit hour program aims to meet the growing demand for business professionals with STEM backgrounds.

Lorman, Miss., May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alcorn State University announces Grammy Award-winning artist Montell Jordan as its Spring 2024 Commencement speaker. Two ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 11, in the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex. The first ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. and honor graduates from the Golden Class of 1974, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Graduate Studies, and the School of Nursing. The second ceremony will start at 1 p.m. and include graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Education and Psychology.

Lorman, Mississippi, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An Alcorn State University professor has been recognized for his outstanding achievements in conservation research. 

Lorman, Mississippi, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (SAAS) at Alcorn State University has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to foster a diverse agricultural workforce.

Lorman, Mississippi, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Bernard Osher Foundation recently awarded Alcorn State University a $50,000 grant and $1,000,000 endowment gift to support the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program.