Hall of Fame

Norris A. Edney

  • Class
  • Induction
    1993
  • Sport(s)
    Administration
  • Alcorn State
Career at Alcorn State University
  • Edney joined Alcorn State University in 1963 as a biology instructor.
  • Over the years, he held multiple leadership positions at ASU:
    • Chair of the Department of Biology.
    • Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences.
    • Dean of Graduate Studies.
  • Interim Dean of the School of Nursing.
  • He served as Interim President of Alcorn State University from February 2010 to January 2011.
  • He also served as Acting/Interim President again from December 2013 to March 2014.
  • During his presidency interval, one of the key tasks was guiding ASU’s reaffirmation of accreditation in 2010.
Other Leadership & Service
  • Edney served as President of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) from 1979 to 1984.