Former Jackson State running back and golf coach Eddie Payton, former Alabama State and NFL linebacker Eddie Robinson, former Alcorn State baseball coach Willie “Rat’’McGowan, and SWAC Public Relations Director and Compliance Officer Russell Stockard will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards for their contributions to SWAC’s tradition of excellence. Former Alabama A&M and Pittsburgh Steelers receiver John Stallworth will received the Distinguished Service Award for his accomplishments as an athlete, businessman and philanthropist.
Larry Watkins, Special Assistant to the Director of Athletics who coached the Hornets’ baseball team for 30 seasons, will receive the Charles “Chuck’’ Prophet Memorial Award. The award honors the memory of Chuck Prophet, the iconic Sports Information Director and Director of Athletics at Mississippi Valley State University. The award goes to an employee of a SWAC member institution who best exemplifies Prophet’s spirit, dedication and loyalty to his school and the conference.
SWAC Member Schools
Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Alcorn State University,
the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Grambling State University,
Jackson State University, Mississippi Valley State University,
Prairie View A&M University, Southern University, Texas Southern University
Become a Member!
Becoming a member of the SWAC Alumni Association brings with it several benefits. Donations to the SWAC Alumni Association assist the organization in carrying out its core values and projects. To learn more about becoming a member of the SWAC Alumni Association click below.
Degree Completion
Scholarship Program
The SWAC Alumni Association established its degree completion program in order to assist student-athletes who competed at SWAC-member universities but could not complete their education during their five-year eligibility period at the institution.
For more information and the scholarship application, click below.
SWAC Alumni Association Scholarship Donation