Vicksburg, Mississippi – (August 6, 2019) – The Vicksburg Warren County Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon on Wednesday, August 21 at the Vicksburg Convention Center. The keynote speaker for the luncheon will be Dr. Felecia Nave, who was recently named President of Alcorn State University.

Dr. Nave is the 20th President of Alcorn State University and made history by being the first female president of the institution. Dr. Nave serves as administrative oversight for Alcorn’s sprawling 1,700-acre Lorman campus and branch locations in Natchez and Vicksburg. Prior to her appointment as Alcorn’s president, Dr. Nave served as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for North Carolina Central University, she served as the university’s chief academic officer where she developed, implemented, and managed oversight for all academic degree programs at the university.

Pablo Diaz, President & CEO of the Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce stated, “Providing quality, long-life educational opportunities for the Citizens of Vicksburg and Warren County is an integral part of the Mission of the Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce. We are thrilled to have Dr. Nave keynote our Monthly luncheon and lay out her vision for the University in front of the Vicksburg business community. Alcorn is an integral part of our community and we look forward to supporting Dr. Nave as she works to grow the University’s positive impact in our region.”

“It’s an honor to welcome Alcorn State University’s first female president to Vicksburg as we work to build on our long-standing relationship with the university for the betterment of our city,” George Flaggs, Mayor of the City of Vicksburg, said. “We’re grateful for Dr. Nave’s leadership and Alcorn’s exemplary partnership.”

“On behalf of Alcorn State University, I am both honored and grateful for the opportunity to join our friends and partners at the Vicksburg-Warren Chamber’s August luncheon to provide a few insights into our vision for the future. As the river region’s premiere institution of higher learning, Alcorn is strategically positioned with a mission and vision focused on strengthening relationships with the local business community. Alcorn is a proud member of the Vicksburg- Warren community and I look forward to working closely with regional leaders to help improve the quality of life and grow our region together.”

Alcorn State, through its presence in Vicksburg, has made it its mission to become an integral part of the growth and development of the City by supporting the economic, civic, educational, and social development of its citizens. Alcorn focuses on accomplishing these goals by joining forces with the Vicksburg-Warren Alcorn Alumni Association, Hinds Community College Vicksburg, the Vicksburg-Warren Public School District, other educational organizations, the Chamber of Commerce, elected leaders, the private sector, and community volunteers.