Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS
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President
Dr. Tracy M. Cook
- President of Alcorn State University
Updated on 06/26/2025
Administration
Dr. Joyce Buckner-Brown
- Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mr. Elvin Parker
- Interim Vice President for Finance, Administrative Services and Operations and CFO
Dr. Edward Rice, II
- Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Dr. Marcus Ward
- Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Mr. Earl D'wayne Robinson
- Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Mrs. Karen R. Shedrick
- Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant to the President
Mrs. Maxine Greenleaf
- Vice President for Marketing and Communication
Updated on 01/01/2026
Board
Tracy M. Cook
- Chairperson of Board
Charles Magee
- 1890s Universities
Walter Hill
- 1890s Universities
William Crutchfield
- 1890s Universities
Alton Thompson
- 1890s Universities
Albert Essel
- 1890s Universities
Abraham Carpenter
- Farmers
Ben Burkett
- Farmers
Kimberly Ratcliff
- Farmers
Cindy Ayers
- Farmers
Oleta Fitzgerald
- Farmers
Valencia Faye Tate
- Agriculture Business
Ron Rainey
- 1862 Universities
Deacue Fields
- 1862 Universities
Andrew Muhammad
- 1862 Universities
Frank Taylor
- Community-Based Organizations
Cornelius Blanding
- Community-Based Organizations
Igalious Mills
- Community-Based Organizations
Phillip J. Haynie, III
- Community-Based Organizations
Lloyd Wright
- Other Agriculture Leaders
Mike Espy
- Other Agriculture Leaders
Lawren Long
- Other Agriculture Leaders
Updated on 07/01/2026
Rankings
- Regional Universities South: #45
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities: #29
- Top Public Schools: #21
- Top Performers on Social Mobility: #36 Source
Mission And History
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Accreditations
- University: Alcorn State University
- Accrediting Organization: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Accreditation Granted Date: 1948-01-01
- Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2021-12-07
- Next Reaffirmation Due: 2031-12-01
Strategic Goals
- A Student-Centered Approach to Success: Sustained quality and compassion, expanded worldview, students prepared to enter and succeed in the workforce.
- Building an Inclusive and Engaged Community: Provide under-resourced Mississippi students pathways to higher education and social mobility.
- Transformation through Innovation: Value tradition while embracing innovation. Areas include technology, processes, and infrastructure.
- Meaningful Community Engagement and Partnerships: Foster partnerships with alumni, high schools, community colleges, and industry stakeholders.
- Building a Sustainable and Resilient Enterprise: Create a solid foundation that enables the University to sustain itself in turbulent times.
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Resources And Documents
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Updated on 07/01/2026
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