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.
Legislative Internship Brings Interests in Focus, Opens Possibilities
From the moment she began her first year at Mitchell College, senior Rachel Casasnovas set her sight on obtaining two internships: one to support her major in psychology and one for her minor in history and government. Happily, she found a single experience to suit all her interests, a legislative internship with the Connecticut General Assembly.
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.
Pursuit of Nursing Degree Lifelong Dream Come True
A busy working mother of three young children is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, a lifelong dream. For Gabriela Aquino Mitchell is “a place where I can be myself and reach accomplishments that I put off for so long.”
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).
Mitchell Fed Passion, Offered Challenge and Opportunity for Valedictorian
Jaileen Barber ’26 landed in the right spot when she transferred as a sophomore to Mitchell College from a large university. On the Mitchell campus she found her passion, challenge, and opportunity. (And was named valedictorian of her graduating class.)
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.
Crisis Text Line Internship Supports Psychology Major’s Career Goal
“Compassion,” “community,” and “personal” are three words senior Matthew Dougherty uses to describe Mitchell College. He carries the same three qualities into his internship helping people in crisis.
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.
New Mitchell Journal Showcases Student Creativity
With the creation a new literary journal, students across majors now have a dedicated space to showcase their creative output. The journal features student literary works such as poems, short fiction, and short dialogues.
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.
