Alcorn State, Hope Credit Union unite for free financial empowerment forum

JANS – Three institutions with a shared goal of economic equity are coming together on Alcorn State University’s campus in April.

The university’s School of Business, the Mississippi Small Business Development Center at Alcorn State University (MS SBDC @ Alcorn), and Hope Credit Union will co-host Hope Day @ Alcorn, a free Financial Empowerment and Business Resource Forum, on April 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Dr. Rudolph E. Waters Building Auditorium.

The event is free and open to Alcorn students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.

Hope Day is set to put classroom concepts into real-world action, connecting attendees directly with lenders, business advisors, and financial professionals who serve the people that call Southwest Mississippi home.

Seating is limited. RSVPs are required and should be shared with Anita Norman at acnorman@alcorn.edu or 601-877-6457.