Friends of Mitchell Innovation Fund

In April 2022, Mitchell College received a gift with a challenge:
$3 million plus a $1 million challenge match. 

The gift is already the single largest in the College’s 84-year history, and with the $1 million match, the potential total benefit to the College could be $4 million. The gift was given by an anonymous donor, and we hope to honor the spirit in which it was given and take advantage of the full match through contributions from generous Mitchell supporters.

“This historic gift comes at a transformational moment for Mitchell College….Building on the College’s remarkable foundation of delivering an outstanding educational experience to students of all learning styles, Mitchell College aligns our mission with the future of higher education,” said College President Tracy Y. Espy, Ph.D.

The Friends of Mitchell Innovation Fund will support an array of pathways for students to achieve their goals, in both career and service, with expert supports to ensure their success. Our tremendously generous donor recognizes the unique commitment and ability of Mitchell College to offer an exceptional education for a kaleidoscope of learners, representing the spectrum of diversity in race, gender, class, ethnicity and neurodiversity.”

The donor of the $3 million to Mitchell prefers to remain anonymous, but stated, “I fully support the Mitchell College mission, the welcoming environment where all diversity is celebrated and all potential is realized, and President Espy’s vision for the future.”

If you prefer, you can pay by check to “Mitchell College” (Note: Friends of Mitchell Innovation Fund) and mail to:

Mitchell College Giving
437 Pequot Avenue
New London, CT 06320