Bill > HR43

This resolution, passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives, commemorates and celebrates the 155th anniversary of Alcorn State University, recognizing its significant history and contributions. Founded on May 13, 1871, Alcorn State University holds the distinction of being America's first Historically Black Land-Grant University and the oldest land-grant institution in Mississippi, established to provide educational opportunities to descendants of formerly enslaved individuals. The resolution highlights the university's enduring legacy of academic excellence, its role in educating leaders across various fields, its substantial economic impact on Mississippi, and its commitment to advancing teaching, research, and workforce development, acknowledging its status as a premier institution of higher learning.

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0043.xml