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Each year, more than a million students apply to college via the Common App, an online college application platform that represents more than 1,100 institutions of higher education worldwide. Through a new partnership with the Common App, the Mitchell Institute is advancing its mission of ensuring that no Maine student is denied the opportunity to… Read more »

As the telltale signs of late summer begin to appear, many Mitchell Scholars are packing their belongings, finalizing their class schedules, and heading to campus for the start of a new academic year. Some will reenter the classroom this fall with real-world experiences directly applicable to their education following a few months of interning and… Read more »

On Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, a statewide assembly took place at the University of Maine’s Wells Conference Center in Orono, marking the start of a promising new chapter for 200 young Mainers. Held annually, the Mitchell Institute Welcome Celebration provides an opportunity for members of the newest cohort of Mitchell Scholars to meet one another,… Read more »

On Aug. 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 privilege to help advance the mission of the Mitchell Institute,… Read more »