AgDiscovery: Alcorn State University

Campers will participate in a variety of hands-on activities, visit research centers and labs, and go behind-the-scenes at a zoo. They will also learn about career opportunities from university and USDA professionals, veterinarians and other specialists in agriculture and related fields.

Founded in 1871, Alcorn State University is the oldest public historically black land-grant institution in the United States and the second oldest State-supported institution of higher learning in Mississippi. Alcorn provides access and opportunity for diverse students to excel intellectually, build character, and overcome barriers so they can become productive leaders who make meaningful contributions to society. Enhancing its historic strengths in agriculture, education, and nursing, Alcorn State offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including fine arts, business, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

The University accomplishes its mission through high standards of academic excellence, scholarly research and discovery, and public service and outreach that address real-world challenges and the economic needs of the Southwest Mississippi River region, State of Mississippi, the Nation, and the world. Some of its noteworthy alumni include Alex Haley, Michael Clarke Duncan, Medgar Wiley Evers, Donald Driver, and Steve McNair, among others.