Thames at Mitchell College Celebrates 20 Years
For two decades, Thames at Mitchell College has helped students discover their strengths, build confidence, and prepare for success in college and beyond. Whether you are a Thames alum, family, faculty, staff, or friend of the program, join us to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Thames at Mitchell College on Friday, October 2.
Mitchell Bridge Initiative Connects Education with Purpose, Career, Community
Mitchell College is advancing its vision for the future of higher education through the launch of the Mitchell Bridge Initiative. This comprehensive four-year educational model intentionally connects academic learning, personal growth, career preparation, and community engagement.
Spring 2026 Academic Honors Recipients
Congratulations to the following Mitchell College students named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List (3.50+ GPA) or Commendable Scholar List (3.0-3.49 GPA).
3rd Annual Seafood, Sparks & Scholarships
Support Mitchell College students by watching New London’s premier fireworks display—the Mashantucket Pequot Fireworks Extravaganza— from a private viewing area on Mitchell Beach at Mitchell College’s 3rd Annual Seafood, Sparks & Scholarships on Saturday, July 11. (Purchase tickets by July 8.)
Mitchell College Celebrates 82nd Commencement Exercises
President Tracy Y. Espy, Ph.D., conferred degrees to 101 Mitchell College graduates on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in a ceremony celebrating achievement and community.
Mitchell College Partners with Startups & Scholars to Offer Business Students Paid Experiential Learning
Mitchell College’s R. Carlson Division of Business has announced a new partnership with Startups & Scholars, a Hartford-based agency providing paid, real-world consulting opportunities for students.
Mitchell College Launches Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership
Mitchell College announces the launch of its first graduate degree program, the Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership (MSMOL). The program expands Mitchell’s longstanding commitment to individualized learning, student success, and career-connected education.
L+M Healthcare President to Deliver Commencement Address
Mitchell College will welcome Richard “Rich” Lisitano, president of L+M Healthcare and executive vice president of Yale New Haven Health, as commencement speaker for its 82nd Commencement Exercises. He will deliver the keynote address to the Class of 2026 on Sat., May 16, at 10 a.m. on the Mitchell College Green.
Baseball Captures GNAC Championship with Rout of Saint Joseph’s
The top-seeded Mitchell College baseball team captured the 2026 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship on Friday afternoon, erupting for 18 runs in an 18–5 victory over No. 3 Saint Joseph’s College (Maine) at Alumni Field to sweep the best-of-three championship series.
R. Carlson Division of Business Named for Alumnus
Mitchell College’s business division is now the R. Carlson Division of Business, named for alumnus Richard “Rick” E. Carlson ’64, a longtime supporter of the college.
Institute for Neurodivergent Leadership
The Mitchell College Board of Trustees recently affirmed the Institute for Neurodivergent Leadership. This landmark initiative unifies more than 70 years of pioneering nationally recognized programs into a single, fully integrated ecosystem, the most comprehensive education-to-workforce pipeline for neurodivergent learners in the United States.
