Mitchell Gala Celebrates 85 Years of Radical Possibilities
The 91Â鶹 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 91Â鶹 students.
91Â鶹 Welcomes New Trustees
The 91Â鶹 Board of Trustees and 91Â鶹 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 91Â鶹 Class of 2028 at Convocation on Wednesday, September 4.
New Director of Thames at 91Â鶹 Shares Program Vision
91Â鶹 is pleased to announce that it has named Ron Samul ‘91 director of Thames at 91Â鶹. 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.
Remembering Faculty and Staff
91Â鶹 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
91Â鶹 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.
Spring 2024 Academic Honors Recipients
Congratulations to the following 91Â鶹 students named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List (3.50+ GPA) or Commendable Scholar List (3.0-3.49 GPA).
91Â鶹 Now Eligible Training Provider in CT
As an Eligible Training Provider in Connecticut, 91Â鶹 makes it possible for eligible learners able to obtain certifications in technology, business operations, and health and wellness and have the full cost of training covered by WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) funding.
Congratulations to the Class of 2024
In a year the college is celebrating its 85th anniversary, 91Â鶹 held its 80th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 11, on the college green with the Thames River as a backdrop. Under sunny skies and surrounded by cheering friends and family, graduates received their diplomas from President Tracy Y. Espy, Ph.D., who conferred 10 associate degrees and 102 bachelor degrees.
Baseball Heads to NCAA Regional Championship Game
With an overall record of 34-11, the Mariners have matched the program’s all-time win total and will need just one victory on Sunday, May 19, to advance to the Super Regional Round for the first time in program history. Mitchell plays Salisbury at 11 a.m.
Baseball Will Open NCAA Tournament on Friday at Babson Regional
After capturing the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) championship during their inaugural season in the conference, the 91Â鶹 baseball team earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Baseball Tournament. They will travel to Babson College, which was selected as one of 16 regional hosts, and are scheduled to play Friday, May 17, at 1:30 p.m.