Fall 2024 Academic Honors Recipients
Congratulations to the following Mitchell College students named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List (3.50+ GPA) or Commendable Scholar List (3.0-3.49 GPA).
Radio Mitchell Earns College Radio Award
Radio Mitchell recently won the Spirit of College Radio Awards 2024, ranked #5 best college radio station globally by organizers of World College Radio Day. One of 10 winners out of hundreds of stations that participated in the outreach event of the College Radio Foundation, they were chosen as embodying “the passion and mission of college radio.”
Life Lessons in the Division of Business
Every day in the Division of Business at Mitchell College, faculty deliver unique experiences designed to build the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors students need to create a pathway to a rewarding professional career. One way is by bringing in experts and influencers to share their knowledge, experiences, and life lessons.
Helping Others Find Their Voice
Junior Ryan DeCosta lives his life in a “radically possible, powerfully you” way, as both a Mitchell College student and a youth engagement coordinator with the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC).
Nursing Program Added for Fall 2025
To address a critical shortfall of nurses in today’s healthcare system, including in our home state of Connecticut, Mitchell College has added a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program to our roster of career-focused majors, providing exciting new opportunities for those considering work in a health-related field.
Pilot Program Reduces Costs for County Residents
Mitchell College pilot program reduces costs for soon-to-be New London County high school graduates.
Mitchell College Ranked for Excellence by Leading Sources
Two top college-planning resources recently recognized Mitchell College for excellence in educational opportunities for students.
Mitchell Gala Celebrates 85 Years of Radical Possibilities
The Mitchell College community and supporters came together Saturday, October 5, to celebrate “85 Years of Creating Radical Possibilities” at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Approximately 200 guests—friends of the college, sponsors, alumni, parents, students, faculty, and staff—attended the gala in support of scholarships for Mitchell College students.
Mitchell College Welcomes New Trustees
The Mitchell College Board of Trustees and Mitchell College President Tracy Y. Espy, Ph.D., are delighted to announce the addition of three new exceptional board members.
Head of Connecticut Health Foundation to Speak at Convocation
Tiffany Donelson, president and CEO of the Connecticut Health Foundation, will deliver greetings to the Mitchell College Class of 2028 at Convocation on Wednesday, September 4.
Adult Learner Fast-Tracks Her Degree to Become Certified Teacher
When her husband’s company experienced numerous layoffs, Joelle Goetz decided it was time to seize the moment, go back to school, and complete the necessary credits to earn her bachelor’s degree.
New Director of Thames at Mitchell College Shares Program Vision
Mitchell College is pleased to announce that it has named Ron Samul ‘91 director of Thames at Mitchell College. In his new role, Samul offers a vision for the innovative college transition program to “throw its doors open” and use it as a resource for community collaboration and program expansion on Mitchell’s New London campus and beyond.
Mitchell Senior Secures Competitive Pfizer Internship
When Kyrsten Lucas applied for a summer internship at Pfizer in Groton, Conn., she knew it was a competitive process. (Only 3% of applicants were accepted this year.) Thanks to the support and preparation she received at Mitchell College, she felt well equipped to pursue the opportunity.
Remembering Faculty and Staff
Mitchell College recently lost four longtime faculty and staff, who dedicated themselves to decades of service, connecting with and shaping countless students into who they are today.
State Funding to Expand Accessibility to Mitchell Woods
Mitchell College was recently awarded a $396,960 grant for Mitchell Woods: Accessibility in Action by the Connecticut Recreational Trails Grant Program through the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). The project will expand accessibility of Mitchell Woods to a broad range of users, including college students, seniors, preschool and school-age children, hearing- and sight-impaired individuals, and the greater community.
