News & Events

What a year! Thanks to your support, the past year was one of unprecedented mission impact at the Mitchell Institute. We are deeply grateful to report that our generous friends and Alumni, once more, increased their contributions in 2024 to both the annual fund and endowment, making it possible, to expand the number of $10,000… Read more »

With his most recent gift to the Mitchell Institute, Christopher Stearns, the 1997 Mitchell Scholar from Edward Little High School and Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Aramark, became the 21st and newest member of the Truc Huynh Alumni Giving Society. The Truc Huynh Alumni Giving Society recognizes Mitchell Scholar alumni who have followed… Read more »

Elliott Simpson, the 2014 Mitchell Scholar from Hampden Academy and President of the Mitchell Institute Alumni Council (MIAC), announced today that four fellow Mitchell Scholars have been elected to serve two-year terms on the alumni service organization, and a new President and Vice President will begin serving one-year terms in June. Jesse Blackburn, Nicole Cloud,… Read more »

(Photo courtesy of Franklin Templeton) With his most recent corporate-matched gift to the Mitchell Institute, Jarrod Burton, the 2005 Mitchell Scholar from Freeport High School and an equity research analyst with Putnam Investments in Boston, became the 20th and newest member of the Truc Huynh Alumni Giving Society. The Truc Huynh Alumni Giving Society recognizes… Read more »

ICYMI, here’s a sampling of what was liked, loved, and shared on our social media channels in April 2025. USM Leaders Played Host to Mitchell Scholars, staff at campus reception On Thursday, April 3, University of Southern Maine President Jacqueline Edmonson and senior leaders played host to USM-enrolled Mitchell Scholars and Mitchell Institute staff for… Read more »