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 of the “Mitchell Literary Review” (MLR), students across majors now have a dedicated space to showcase their creative output to share beyond their classrooms. The MLR 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.
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.
Mitchell College Welcomes Nash as Provost
Mitchell College recently welcomed Dr. Mika Nash as the college’s first provost. In this new role she oversees the Office of Academic Affairs and serves as the president’s lead partner in advancing the strategic agenda for the college.
Local Entrepreneurs to Headline Business Speaker Series
Three accomplished local entrepreneurs will share their experiences and expertise as part of the Mitchell College Division of Business 2026 Speaker Series.
Community Comes Together for 3rd Annual Letting OUR Voices Be Heard Celebration
Hundreds gathered at Mitchell College for the 3rd Annual Letting OUR Voices Be Heard, a vibrant celebration of Black culture, creativity, and community.
3rd Annual Letting OUR Voices Be Heard
Mitchell College invites the community to attend the 3rd Annual Letting OUR Voices Be Heard, a free event celebrating Black History Month, on Sunday, February 8, Noon–4 p.m. in the Clarke Center at Mitchell College.
Game On: Mitchell Alumna Scores a Career Win at ESPN
The power of networking—and serendipity—helped Emily Reynolds ’25 land a job at ESPN, a dream since middle school.
Fall 2025 Academic Honors Recipients
Congratulations to the following Mitchell College students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List (3.50+ GPA) or Commendable Scholar List (3.0-3.49 GPA).
Inspired by Experience to Support Children in Foster Care
Jon Parra-Tobey ’26 has a clear career plan—and passion—driving his pursuit of a degree at Mitchell College. He wants to help support kids in the foster care system, as he was as a child.
