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On Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Mitchell Institute and other nonprofits, colleges, universities, and K-12 schools nationwide will observe First-Generation College Celebration Day, also known as First-Gen Day. Since our founding, we at the Mitchell Institute have been focused on supporting those who are the first in their family to attend college. These students are… Read more »

In mid-October, 70 Mitchell Scholars embarked on a journey to the Katahdin Region to experience a longstanding, signature program of the Mitchell Institute: MILE (Mitchell Institute Leadership Experience). This weekend-long event—which has been happening since 2001—is a beloved and impactful tradition in the Mitchell Institute community, helping Scholars make new friends, develop their leadership skills… Read more »

At 19 years old, Aja Marzilli is already preparing for her final semester of college this spring. In May, she will graduate two years early with a degree in business management. “I feel ready,” Marzilli shared. “I like the responsibility. I want to do something that pushes me out of my comfort zone because I… Read more »

In a remarkable display of support for Maine’s next generation of leaders, more than 630 people gathered at Brick South at Thompson’s Point in Portland on Friday, September 25, 2026, for the annual Mitchell Institute Gala. For more than 30 years, this event has brought together Mitchell Scholars, Alumni, and professionals from Maine’s business, education,… Read more »

The Mitchell Institute is proud to announce alum Osage Crie as its new Scholar Program Coordinator. In this role, Crie will manage the selection process for the Mitchell Institute Fellowship Program and help oversee the SOS (Support Our Scholars) and SPARC (Subsidy Providing Assistance with Recurring Costs) Funds. Crie joins the Mitchell Institute in a… Read more »