Lexington Native Chases Dream at the Daytona 500 WJTVFebruary 22, 2023A Lexington native got to work as a pit member during the Daytona 500 this past weekend. ACTIVITIES More than 85 clubs and organizations, including student government, student newspaper and yearbook staffs, radio station, honor societies, religious groups, music and theater groups, student council, and special-interest groups. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Inaugural events for Alcorn President Felecia M. Nave scheduled for this weekOrange Leader (Texas) April 14, 2021 Alcorn State University will celebrate the official investiture of its president with a series of events this week. He retired in 1936 and was posthumously inducted into Cooperstown in 1996. Just Among FriendsThe Neshoba DemocratJanuary 13, 2021A freshman at Alcorn State University, Mia Hudson completed her first semester with a 4.0 GPA. She looks to use her ties to the school and her experience, to strengthen programs and establish new initiatives to drive the university forward. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Blair played for the Braves from 2018-2019 after spending his first two seasons and Hinds Community College. Sophomore Baton Rouge, La. Cherelus is another undersized safety-to-linebacker convert and one of the . Former Braves Head Coach to be inducted into hall of fame posthumouslyNatchez Democrat July 7, 2022Former Alcorn State Football head coach Marino Casem will be inducted posthumously into the 2022 Xavier (La.) The universities and associations receiving Thrive funding are the University of Minnesota, Alcorn State University, Tuskegee University, Texas A&M University, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, and the Association of Latino Professionals for America. Next up: VaccinesNBC News May 31, 2021 In southwestern Mississippi, Alcorn State University, a historically Black school, organized a vaccine clinic in partnership with the state health department and local county emergency management agency. Bill stayed connected to Alcorn State throughout his life, eventually serving as his alma maters baseball coach and dean of men. Here are the Mississippi HBCUs and nonprofits getting millions from MacKenzie ScottCharlotte Observer December 16, 2020Two historically Black colleges in Mississippi are among a long list of institutions to receive million-dollar donations from billionaire author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Wicker, Hyde-Smith Mark Alcorn State's 150th AnniversaryDelta Democrat Times May 19, 2021Alcorns history is a story that is linked to the history of our state and nation, WICKER said. Flying a flag that the school's many Mississippi natives can be proud of on game day is huge. Several HBCU students from Mississippi chosen for White House HBCU programJackson Clarion LedgerAugust 3, 2021The HBCU Scholars announced today all have demonstrated remarkable dedication to their learning and exemplify the talent that our nations Historically Black Colleges and Universities have nurtured for generations, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said. JSU and Alcorn State football getting more national TV coverageWAPT Jackson May 18, 2021Alcorn State will be featured in primetime on ESPN this August in the SWAC/MEAC Challenge against NC Central. Ole Miss, Alcorn State football openers will be televised in primetimeVicksburg PostMay 18, 2021This year's MEAC/SWAC Challenge will be on Aug. 28 and will feature North Carolina Central vs. Alcorn State in primetime on ESPN. Ag Commissioner Gipson Announces Promotional Partnership Between MDAC, Alcorn State UniversityDelta Democrat TimesFebruary 10, 2021Were excited to have Alcorn State University as the first university represented on our Bureau of Regulatory Services inspection stickers, which will be seen at various businesses across the state, said Commissioner Gipson. Mission Statement. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Jan 30, Alcorn State (3-7) Loss vs. Southern, 59-76, 11. Cargill investing $6M to support people of color, women studentsMinneapolis / St. Paul Business JournalJune 8, 2021 Cargill will provide the $6 million over three years. Associate Athletic Director and SWA, Shields-Gadson was a graduate of the NCAA Fellows Leadership Development Program and served on various conference and university committees. The first and only offensive lineman in SWAC history to earn SWAC Offensive MVP honors. Mar 11 (Neutral), Alcorn State (6-13) Loss vs. Texas Southern, 55-78, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Commit 7/18/2022. Here are the Mississippi HBCUs and nonprofits getting millions from MacKenzie ScottRaleigh News & ObserverDecember 17, 2020Two historically Black colleges in Mississippi are among a long list of institutions to receive million-dollar donations from billionaire author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Dr. Felecia M. Nave will serve as the schools 20th president. Mississippis Black Communities Turned Around Their Covid Rates. Alcorn State to inaugurate first female presidentTelegraph (Illinois)March 6, 2021Nave has spent more than 18 years in higher education. Year Round Pick Overall Player Team Position 1952 11 5 126 Jack Spinks: Pittsburgh Steelers: B 1965 19 1 253 Smith Reed: New York . The University of Akron Cheer & Dance Teams are comprised of athletes who perform at every home game for football and men's and women's basketball. She looks to use her ties to the school and her experience, to strengthen programs and establish new initiatives to drive the university forward. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Dec 4 @ Tennessee, Alcorn State (3-6) Loss vs. Tennessee, 40-94, 10. Enterprise-Tocsin (Indianola, MS) August 15, 2021 Sylvester Tacovy Washington, a recent graduate of Gentry High School Class of 2021, was awarded numerous scholarships which he plans to apply towards his academic studies at Alcorn State University while majoring in Agriculture and Computer Science. Personal: Full name is Jacob Sean Stickler Born Feb. 28, 1996 Son of Sean Stickler and Jennifer Hale Has three younger siblings - sisters, Jordan and Makenna, and brother, Griffin Father, Sean, played football at UCF Jake began playing football at age five when he joined flag football team 2023 Football Information. America's Oldest Public Historically Black Land-Grant College Turns 150AP NewsJune 23, 2021For 150 years, Alcornites have figured out how to excel and defy odds while remaining humble and supportive of one another, said Dr. Felecia M. Nave, Alcorns 20th and first female president. Alcorn's Honors program renamed after Myrlie Evers-WilliamsWJTV August 18, 2022The Honors Curriculum Program at Alcorn State University is being renamed after Myrlie Evers-Williams, an alumna of the university. Alcorn State, Claiborne County work together to establish vaccination siteVicksburg PostMarch 9, 2021It gives the Claiborne County Board of Supervisors great pleasure to partner with Alcorn in providing vaccinations to the citizens of Claiborne County, said Ratliff. Alcorn State wins back-to-back SWAC regular season titles for first time in over two decadesWLBTMarch 5, 2023After beating Arkansas-Pine Bluff on the road Saturday night, the Alcorn State mens basketball team secured back-to-back Southwestern Athletic Conference regular season titles for the first time since the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 seasons. With the great education that we obtained, being a Golden Girl was truly a life-changing reward.". Charles Edmond, the voice of Alcorn State, talks Braves spring ball, SWAC season, Steve McNair draft memories and fall predictionsWJTV April 26, 2021Charles Edmond, the voice of the Alcorn State Braves, joins Noah Newman in studio to discuss a variety of topics including Braves spring ball, SWAC spring season, Steve McNair draft memories and bold predictions for the upcoming fall season. Feb 13 @ Florida A&M, Alcorn State (14-11) Win vs. Florida A&M, 67-64, 27. The inauguration will also highlight pioneers in the community. White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Announces 2021 HBCU ScholarsU.S. NA. Thomas, Zharia Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Hosts Agriculture Technology RoundtableMageeNews.com May 22, 2021Dr. Rising baseball star wants to be an inspirationFlorida Courier January 24, 2021Pensacolas own Brandon Rembert, 22, is a rising baseball star at Alcorn State University in Mississippi. Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott continues season of giving, gifts $9 million to Mississippi Food NetworkWLBTDecember 17, 2020She has also gifted both Alcorn State University and Tougaloo College with multi-million dollar donations this week. Lorman, Mississippi, USA soundsofdynomite.com Joined September 2016. Here are the Mississippi HBCUs and nonprofits getting millions from MacKenzie ScottThe OlympianDecember 17, 2020Alcorn State University and Tougaloo College announced their sizable gifts this week, each receiving $25 million and $6 million, respectively. He caught for nearly 1500 yards in his two seasons with Alcorn and was sixth in the nation in yards per catch his senior year. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. It was a great feeling to be recognized for starting something that others would still follow years later. Please see all the players signing, listed in the order in which we find out about their deals. I am honored and excited to lead the efforts of the Womens Business Center at Alcorn State University, said Dearing. The capes were snatched off in a quick one, two motion, revealing Alcorns most prized possessions. Travis, Lena Tougaloo College, Alcorn State gain partnerships with Google, Thurgood Marshall College FundWJTVJanuary 28, 2021Google announced 16 new schools are joining its Grow with Google HBCU Career Readiness Program, including Alcorn State University and Tougaloo College. Photo Gallery: Jammin' on jazz at Mighty 'Sip FestThe Vicksburg Post April 15, 2023The Alcorn State Jazz Ensemble kicked off the event and was followed by Vicksburg High's ensemble. An educational workshop led by Grammy Award winner Randy Brecker was scheduled for later in the afternoon, and Breckers group the Randy Brecker Quintet is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Next Up: Make Strides on VaccinesKaiser Health NewsMay 30, 2021Alcorn State University a historically Black college in southwestern Mississippi organized a vaccine clinic in partnership with the state health department and local county emergency management officials. Its a trait instilled in her by her parents at a young age. As student-athletes, the first responsibility is the success of each person in their academic career. Alcorn State to inaugurate first female presidentConnecticut PostMarch 6, 2021Alcorn State University makes history next month when it welcomes Dr. Felecia M. Nave as the first woman and 20th president of her alma mater. I am Alcorn, and I hope the students and the university community will see me as a daily reminder of what an Alcorn education can do, said Dr. Nave. 4-H teens to bring vital digital skills to more than 50000 adultsAGDAILY May 17, 2021In 2021, the program will engage youth through Cooperative Extension at the following land-grant universities: Alcorn State, Arizona State, Arkansas State, Auburn University. Trinity Jones on the path to earning a bachelors degree while managing lupusLObservateur (LaPlace, LA)May 16, 2021No matter the task, the future Alcorn State University graduate Trinity Jones is prepared to give her best effort. Felecia M. Nave, a 1996 Alcorn State University alum, will be inaugurated as her alma maters 20th president, and first female president in the universitys history, on Friday, April 16, 2021. Seed Grants Foster Research Collaborations with Minority-Serving InstitutionsMirage NewsApril 14, 2023Melanie McReynolds, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biologyAs a former participant of an initiative and partnership between Alcorn State, an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), and Penn State, I see the value in this seed grant and know it will leverage collaborative efforts and advance equitable science for all institutions and personnel involved.. $15000 music grant awarded to Alcorn State UniversityWJTVFebruary 23, 2021 On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) Alcorn Seeks Redemption in SWAC Men's Basketball TournamentWJTVMarch 7, 2023Alcorn State is once again the number one seed in the SWAC Mens Basketball Tournament. A drive-through facility will be available March 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Vaccinations will be given on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Its more than just Vice President Kamala HarrisChicago TribuneMarch 16, 2021Recently, MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, announced more than $4 billion in gifts to minority-serving institutions, including Alcorn State University, Clark Atlanta University, Dillard University, Lincoln University and Morgan State University. Alcorn's Department of Advanced Technologies to host virtual STEM summer campsVicksburg Post April 21, 2021Alcorn State University's Department of Advanced Technologies is bringing the summer camp experience online this year for its annual AdTech STEM Summer Camp. This was the first ever engagement with HBCU leaders by a national security advisor. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. According to records, no one had ever seen a female dance team perform during halftime of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) football game. The Oscar-nominated star was on the Division I basketball team at Alcorn State from 1983 until 1984. Copyright 2022 Alcorn State University. ROSTER. Mar 15 @ North Texas, Alcorn State (18-14) Loss vs. North Texas, 53-69, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Feb 24, Alcorn State (6-9) Win vs. Alabama State, 68-59, 16. Why The Myrlie Evers-Williams Honors Program? Nursing students at Mississippi schools to benefit from Amerigroup scholarshipsWLBT July 29, 2021The company says $100,000 of its Rural Health Scholarship fund will be given to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, $75,000 to Alcorn State. Students interested in applying for this scholarship must be native Mississippians who commit to practicing in rural market areas for a minimum of two years post-graduation to UMMC and three years at JSU and Alcorn. Her mother, Pam Gibson Hudson, is an alum of Alcorn State and both proudly wear the universitys colors! This exhibit is what we need. Please disable your ad blocker to view the video content. "It was a pleasure seeing the ladies that started this legacy. "It was an experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life," said Moore. Customer Service Form, Graduate Exit Examinations and Requirements, Council of Historically Black Graduate Schools, National Association of Graduate Professional Students, Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment, Administrative and Academic Assessment Example, 2014-2018 Alcorn State University Snapshot, 2020 -2021 Mini Fact Book (In Progress), 2019 -2020 Mini Fact Book (In Progress), ASU Degrees & CIP Codes (formerly: Academic Program Inventory). This year has tested our resilience and response. But it was the desire to follow the path of his grandfather George Lofton that changed his mind. Johnson, J'La America's Oldest Public Historically Black Land-Grant College Turns 150WBOC-TV (Salisbury, MD) June 23, 2021Alcorn State University, the nations oldest public historically Black land-grant institution, celebrates 150 years in 2021. The world's richest woman doubled Alcorn's endowment with $25 million donationClarksdale Press RegisterDecember 18, 2020Alcorn State University received the largest gift from a single donor in its history. USM signs nursing education partnerships with 3 schoolsWDAMJune 20, 2022The University of Southern Mississippi signed nursing education partnerships with three other schools; Alcorn State University, Pearl River Community College and Jones College. Mar 2 @ Mississippi Valley State, Alcorn State (17-12) Win vs. Mississippi Valley State, 70-60, 31. The organizers even made walk-up appointments available to reach students and staff members on campus. More. 3 Black Women Leading The Way In Athletics, HBCU Administration And AdvocacyNews OneMarch 8, 2021Alcorn State University will soon inaugurate the schools first woman president in its 150 year history. Seven HBCU Legends Enshrined into Black College Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022Yardbarker.comJune 19, 2022Donald Driver. Through a $1 million investment in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the program provides digital skills workshops in HBCU career centers to help Black students prepare for the workforce. Jan 2, Alcorn State (3-10) Loss vs. Jackson State, 66-67, 15. Why is the spotlight on HBCUs? 2022-23 Women's Soccer Roster Go To Coaching Staff Print Roster Layout: Choose A Season: Sort By: Opens in new window Opens in new window Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for visiting alcornsports.com! Dearing, a Natchez native, began her career at Alcorn in 2005. Feb 27, Alcorn State (16-12) Win vs. Texas Southern, 89-81, 30. The remarkable run was one for the ages. Jan 9, Alcorn State (5-10) Win vs. Alabama State, 92-76, 17. Covan, Khristianna The Alcorn State men's basketball team earned a bid to the 2023 National Invitational Tournament on Sunday for the second year in a row. Alumna Dr. Felecia M. Nave Becomes Alcorn State University's First Female PresidentHBCU Buzz April 19, 2021Alcorn State University has inaugurated its first female president! He received a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics from Alcorn State University. Jazz downtown: Alcorn Jazz Festival presenting concert in VicksburgVicksburg Post April 21, 2021Vicksburg residents will be treated to a concert in the park Friday as part of the 40th annual Alcorn State University Jazz Festival. One door closes; Another door opens The This Is How We Do It singer took to Instagram to celebrate the news. Scout Look (13) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. She became the coordinator of Internships and Grants for the School of Business, where she worked with students to secure internships. Nov 22 @ UTEP, Alcorn State (2-2) Loss vs. UTEP, 61-73, 5. Buy Tickets. Do you have a blog? Thats when I realized the educational background of our Black leaders of those times. . Do you have a sports website? In the fall of 1968, the often imitated but never duplicated, world-renowned Golden Girls made their national debut in Miami, Florida during the Orange Blossom Classic. What is a Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher? Doug Nelson Hazlehurst (Hazlehurst, MS) For us, that means being there in times of need.