Alcorn State University earns Halbrook Award for third straight year
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on December 02, 2020 Alcorn State University received the David M. Halbrook (traveling) trophy in the men's division from the Mississippi Association of Colleges and Universities (MAC) for its achievement in posting the highest percentage of graduating student athletes, marking the third-straight year it has earned the distinction. "It is an honor for Alcorn to receive the David M. Halbrook (traveling) Trophy award for the third consecutive year," said Derek Horne, director of athletics. "Alcorn strives to help all our student-athletes succeed athletically and academically, setting them up for future success in their respective fields." In addition to the Halbrook trophy, student-athletes Troymain Crosby and Jada Hargrove were recognized with the David M. Halbrook Certificate Award for Academic Achievement Among Athletes. The individual honors are given to student-athletes who excel in academics, leadership, and service. "Receiving the Halbrook Award is an outstanding recognition of the hard work and efforts of Alcorn's student-athletes," said Cyrus Russ, assistant vice president for athletic compliance and academic services. "This recognition represents the dedicated efforts of Alcorn's faculty, academic counselors and staff that work so diligently to ensure student success." The Halbrook Award for Academic Achievement Among Athletes was established in 1984 as a result of the passage of House Concurrent Resolution No. 88. The awards program is made possible through endowments from former Representative David M. Halbrook of Belzoni and his brothers, John C. and James G. Halbrook of Belzoni and J. A. Halbrook of Beaumont, Texas, in honor of their parents, John C. and Ernestine McCall Halbrook. -ALCORN- Alcorn State University is the nation’s first public, historically black, Morrill land-grant university. Alcorn State offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 50 top-degree programs. Located on 1700 acres in Lorman, Mississippi, with branches in Vicksburg and Natchez, the University is celebrating 150 years of academic excellence. In addition to its generous scholarship opportunities, Alcorn has earned nationwide recognition in nursing, biology, music, technology, agricultural research, and the liberal arts. Outside of the classroom, students are involved in NCAA Division I athletics as well as more than 40 organizations and clubs, including student-run radio and television stations, study abroad, and the 200-strong Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite Marching Band featuring the Golden Girls. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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