Discover the Unexpected: Top 9 Fun Facts About Alcorn State University You Need to Know!

1. Knights and Damsels of Alcorn

Once upon a time in the land of higher learning, Sir Alcorn State University only welcomed knights into its scholarly halls, but alas, there came a mighty change in the wind: It was in 1902, the university waved the white flag, opened its doors to womenfolk and erected the first lady dormitory, forever changing the tide to include scholars from over 65 counties, 30 states, and 18 international realms across the globe!
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2. Mascot Madness: Bravehawks Unite!

In an epic saga of bravehawks and black bears uniting as allies in the wild kingdom of mascot-dom: Alcorn State University joined the high-stakes game by recently selecting the bravehawk as its new on-field mascot after a months-long process, to cheer alongside their athletic teams known as the "Braves" and mirror the University of Mississippi's own black bear mascot choice, bringing both excitement and vibrant school spirit to the football field.
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3. Alcorn's Aquatic Atlantis

Who needs Atlantis when you have Alcorn: Alcorn State University's Davey Whitney Complex boasts a 7,000-seat arena, complete with Olympic-size swimming pool, one of the few facilities in the region that can leave Michael Phelps green with envy, while simultaneously serving as the battleground for the Braves' formidable basketball and volleyball teams since its $3.5 million construction in 1975.
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4. Touchdowns, Twirls, and Tales: Quickie's Triple Threat

Who needs cleats when you've got dancing shoes?: Donald "Quickie" Driver, not only Alcorn State University football legend and record-setting wide receiver, but also charmed the nation twirling his way to victory on "Dancing With the Stars" in 2012, and spinning tales in his three published books!
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5. HBCU Pioneers of NCAA Glory

Slam dunking into history like a sneak-attack from Air Jordan himself: Alcorn State University's men's basketball team etched their name into the record books in 1980 as the first historically black college or university (HBCU) to snag an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, later scoring the No. 8 seed and nailing a 70-62 victory against No. 9 South Alabama in their first tournament game, essentially becoming the HBCU pioneers of NCAA victory marches.
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6. Daymond John: From Alcorn to Shark Tank

Before Shark Tank had the chance to sink its teeth into him, fashion mogul Daymond John took a bite out of Alcorn State University: You may be interested to know that the founder of FUBU, who frequently plays "angel investor" on the hit TV show, credits his success to none other than the first public historically black land-grant institution in the United States, which he attended and graduated from in 1991.
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7. Alcorn's Magnolia Blossom Civil Rights Warriors

Hailing from the land of sweet tea and magnolia blossoms came a couple that tackled adversity with more gusto than even the most fervent football fanatic: Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi, proudly served as the birthplace of the first NAACP Mississippi State Office, managed by the legendary civil rights activists, Medgar and Myrlie Evers, who fiercely fought for voting rights, fair housing, equal education, and equal justice despite daunting threats and violence, inspiring Myrlie to become the first Black female commissioner in the Board of Public Works in Los Angeles and chair of the NAACP board of directors.
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8. Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite: Mardi Gras Maestros

Beyoncé, Bon Jovi, and Mardi Gras? It's a musical gumbo fit for a Krewe: Alcorn State University's Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite marching band rocked the streets of New Orleans during the Krewe of Endymion and Krewe of Orpheus parades, with spirited renditions of tunes like "American Boy," "Cuff It," and "Living on a Prayer," led by their maestro, Dr. Everton Martin.
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9. MacKenzie Scott's Mega Millions for Alcorn

Talk about levelling up in the game of philanthropy: MacKenzie Scott gifted Alcorn State University, the nation's first public, historically black, land-grant institution, a whopping $25 million, the largest single-donor donation in its 150-year history, effectively more than doubling the size of the endowment, enhancing academic offerings, and vastly advancing Alcorn's mission just in time for its ambitious five-year strategic plan.
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