Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University Has Continued to Make Notable Improvements in Its Research, Extension, and Teaching Facilities Over the Years. Funds Obtained Under the 1890 Facilities Grant Program During 1993-98 Were Used to Modify Existing Agricultural Research, Teaching, and Extension Facilities, Including a Poultry Facility, Fruit Research Outdoor Laboratory, Dairy Facility and Operation, Horticulture Greenhouses, and to Construct a New Extension and Research Complex. Please Note That We Have Exhausted All Funds for This Award Year.funds From 2003-2008 Were Used to Construct the Environmental Ecology and Natural Resources Facility, Repair Eunice Powell Human Sciences Building Roof, Repair of the Research and Extension Building Roof, Architectural and Engineering Services for the Product Development Center, and Other Endeavors That Support Our Research, Teaching, and Outreach Programs at Alcorn State University.funds From 2008-2013 Awards Have Been Utilized to Repair the Roof of the Research and Extension Building; a Project Which Is Currently Ongoing; Payment for Architectural and Design Fees for Elevator Equipment Located in the Research and Extension Building to Meet Ada Compliance; Completed Renovation of Agricultural Science Product Development Center at the Lorman Campus; Completed New Construction of Research Farm and Tech Center in Mound Bayou, Mississippi; and for the Procurement of Farm and Educational Equipment and Fixtures. Funds From 2013-2017 Awards Are Currently Being Utilized for the Renovation of Morris Boykin Building at the Lorman Campus, Making Improvements to Broiler/poultry House and Beef Cattle Sheds, the Purchase of Updated Farm Tractors and Bailers; and Purchasing of Equipment and Re-modification/construction of the Equipment Area at the Product Development Center.funds From the Current Request for Assistance (2018-2022) Will Be Used to Construct an Animal Science Center; Repair and Renovate Our Existing Research and Extension Facility; Upgradeswine Center; Upgrade Poultry Facility; Procure Equipment to Support Agricultural Research, Teaching, and Extension Programs at the University. All Funds Have Been and Continue to Be Used to Support the Purpose of the 1890 Facilities Grant Program, Which Is the Acquisition and Improvement of Agricultural and Food Sciences Facilities and Equipment. This Is to Ensure That We Participate Fully in the Development of Human Capital in Food and Agricultural Sciences. Alcorn State University Will Continue to Build and Improve Its Capacities in the Areas of Agricultural Research, Teaching, and Extension/outreach During the Next Five Years (2018-2022) With Funds Provided Under the 1890 Facilities Grant Program.along With Numerous Renovations, Carry Over Funds Obtained From Prior Periods Will Be Used for Broad Repairs and Renovations Throughout Agricultural Sciences. Current Requests Pending Before Nifa Include the Renovation of Morris Boykin Agriculture Building; Additional Construction and Purchasing Equipment for the Product Development Center at the Lorman Campus;, Repair and Renovation of Broiler House and Beef Cattle Shed, and Purchase of Updated Farm Equipment.