Mitchell Institute

08/26/2026

This month, we officially welcomed 200 new Mitchell Scholars to our community with a brunch event at the University of Maine at Orono!
Our 31st class of Scholars is made up of at least one student from every public high school in Maine:
🔹80% were in the top 20% of their graduating class.
🔹26% were valedictorian or salutatorian.
🔹63% are first-generation college students.
🔹88% have held paid jobs.
Since 1995, we have recognized more than 4,200 Scholars, who have found success in education and life across Maine, the nation, and globally.
Read more: https://www.mitchellinstitute.org/news-events/2026-welcome-celebration-launches-promising-new-chapter-for-mitchell-scholars/.

08/24/2026

We are excited to welcome Chloe Teboe to our team as Brand and Communications Director!
Teboe joins the Mitchell Institute following a career in broadcast journalism as a reporter and anchor at NEWS CENTER Maine, where she developed a passion for covering public education. Most recently, she served as the Director of Communications at the Maine Department of Education.
As Brand and Communications Director, Teboe will lead the Mitchell Institute’s communications and storytelling efforts through various channels to amplify Scholars’ voices and promote the organization’s life-changing work.
Read the full announcement here🔗: https://www.mitchellinstitute.org/news-events/the-mitchell-institute-welcomes-chloe-teboe-as-brand-and-communications-director/.

On August 1, 2026, the Mitchell Institute officially welcomed Chloe Teboe as its new Brand and Communications Director. This comes as Lauren Ingram, who previously held the position, concluded her time at the organization following an unanticipated personal and family transition. “It has been a pr...

08/21/2026

There are two weeks left to reserve tickets for the 2026 Mitchell Institute Gala! 🎟️
Join us on Friday, September 25, at Brick South at Thompson’s Point in Portland for an evening dedicated to celebrating and supporting Scholars from every public high school in Maine. The Gala begins at 5 p.m. and includes a community reception, seated dinner with Scholars, stories of impact, a raffle for a luxury getaway, and more.
Thank you to our Lead Sponsor, KeyBank, and all of our 2026 Gala sponsors for helping to make this evening possible!💙
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available here: https://www.mitchellinstitute.org/support-us/gala/.

07/07/2026

"When we come together, we can do extraordinary things."

That's what Mitchell Scholar alum Sean Sibley believes.

As the newest member of the Truc Huynh Alumni Giving Society, Sean is committed to ensuring future Mitchell Scholars have the same opportunities that helped shape his own journey.

"The Mitchell Institute network is so diverse and now so vast. We need to lean on each other and collaborate on the work we are striving to do. Whether it is donations, participation in events, mentoring Scholars, or simply being available, engagement holds enormous promise. When we come together, we can do extraordinary things."

Sean's story is a reminder that the impact of a Mitchell Scholarship doesn't end at graduation—it grows through a community committed to uplifting future generations of Mitchell Scholars. 💙

View the full article here: https://www.mitchellinstitute.org/news-events/advancing-opportunity-through-service-mitchell-scholar-alum-sean-sibley-joins-the-truc-huynh-alumni-giving-society/

06/30/2026

A message from our President & CEO, Jared Cash:

One of my greatest joys in this role is bragging on the Mitchell Scholars whose character, talent, and ambition inspire us every day. Two hundred graduates — one from every public high school in Maine — and by nearly every measure, a class on the rise:

🔹 63% are the first in their family to attend college, up from 58% a year ago
🔹 26% were the valedictorian or salutatorian of their class — a new high for our program
🔹 88% held a part-time job in high school, balancing work, family, and academics along the way

What moves me most is what they represent: grit, ambition, and a whole lot of hope. I can't wait to watch where these Scholars go.

See the full report and meet the Class of 2026: mitchellinstitute.org/scholars

06/25/2026

Big congratulations to 2023 Oak Hill High School Mitchell Scholar Alexis Spencer! 🌟

Alexis has been selected for the National Science Foundation (NSF) summer research program, earning a spot among only three students nationwide.

This summer, Alexis will work on creating a computational model to predict how effectively different drugs can block the growth of certain cancer cells. 🔬

Alexis’s dedication, curiosity, and drive represent the kind of excellence we see in Mitchell Scholars every day. We’re proud to support students as they pursue their passions, embrace new opportunities, and create meaningful change. 💙

https://www.thomas.edu/thomas-college-student-earns-top-spot-in-national-science-foundation-summer-research-program/

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06/12/2026

We can’t stop thinking about last week’s Graduation Celebration and Community Social.

Together, we celebrated the hard work, resilience, and bright futures of our newest Mitchell Alumni, surrounded by family, mentors, and the community that helped cheer them on along the way.

Their journeys are a powerful reminder of what happens when we invest in Maine’s future leaders. To the Class of 2026: you earned your degree and became part of a lifelong network of support.

Congratulations, Mitchell Alumni. We are so proud of you. 💙

05/13/2026

The Mitchell Institute is pleased to announce new leadership and new members joining the Mitchell Institute Alumni Council (MIAC) this June.

Incoming President Caleb Cullen and incoming Vice President Jesse Blackburn will help guide the council’s work supporting Mitchell Alumni, current Scholars, and the Institute’s mission across Maine.

Joining the council this year are Jasper Makowski, Carolyn Hardy, Carlin Bliss, and Alexandra McAuliff, whose backgrounds span healthcare, engineering, education, advocacy, and higher education.

Together, these Alumni leaders bring a strong commitment to mentorship, community engagement, and expanding opportunities for Scholars across Maine.

🔗 Read the full announcement and meet the newest members of MIAC here: https://lnkd.in/gbf-tuaQ.

05/12/2026

Join us on Thursday, June 4, from 5:00–7:30 p.m. at Après as we celebrate this year’s graduating Mitchell Scholars, the end of the academic year, and the start of summer. Refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP by May 20. We hope to see you there!

🔗 RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAq0SVfU-oOOgbWBuyBuBGazg1nzY4pmiPx9T65WNP7D9g7w/viewform

04/14/2026

Yes we're reading your Scholarship Apps. No, we cannot be distracted. (Unless it's Taylor Swift. Or Boston Sports. Or Love is Blind. Or dinner.) 😅🎤🥘🏒💌🐉🐕