The annual Mitchell Institute Gala will take place on Friday, November 7 at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks in South Portland. This event brings together over 400 of today’s business and community leaders with over 70 of tomorrow’s leaders: Mitchell Scholars, who share the Institute’s impact on their academic and career paths. Individual tickets… Read more »
News & Events
New Report on College-Going in Maine
The Mitchell Institute has completed a new report on college-going, persistence, and completion among Maine high school graduates from 2006 to 2013. College-going has remained stable at just above 60% in recent years, coinciding with an increase in high school graduation rates from 80% in 2009 to 86% in 2013. Fewer than one-half (48%) of… Read more »
Research Director Appointed to College Affordability Commission
The Mitchell Institute’s Research Director, Lisa Plimpton, was appointed today by Mark Eves, Speaker of the State of Maine House of Representatives, to the Commission to Study College Affordability and College Completion. The Commission was created by legislation passed on April 29. “College affordability is a critical issue facing our state, and it is an… Read more »
Senator George J. Mitchell inducted into Maine Sports Hall of Fame
Twelve Mitchell Scholars and Mitchell Institute Development Director Sarah Short joined hundreds at the Augusta Civic Center on Sunday, May 4th, to celebrate and honor Senator George J. Mitchell and eight other 2014 inductees to the Maine Sports Hall of Fame. Senator Mitchell was praised for his success and accomplishments on the Bowdoin College men’s… Read more »
Over 2,300 Mitchell Scholars, Each with a Story
To date the Mitchell Institute has provided over $11 million in scholarship support along with programs and resources that encourage college access, persistence, and completion. Annually, one scholarship is granted to a graduating senior from each public high school in Maine. Over 2,300 Mitchell Scholars have been named since 1995. This video was created by… Read more »