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Rob Kilroy, Chair of the Mitchell Institute’s Senator’s Circle. The Mitchell Institute has named Rob Kilroy chair of the Senator’s Circle, the Institute’s advisory group that supports the mission, values, and strategic direction by promoting programs, cultivating networks of supporters and collaborators, and advocating for the Institute across personal and professional circles. While not the… Read more »

The Mitchell Institute celebrated a major milestone on September 26, 2025, as more than 700 guests and 120 Scholars gathered at Brick South in Portland for the organization’s 30th Anniversary Gala. The evening reflected the generosity, pride, and commitment of a statewide community united by a shared belief in the power of a fair chance…. Read more »

Jared Cash, President and CEO of the Mitchell Institute, announced today that Lauren Benton has joined the organization as its new Brand and Communications Director. In this role, Benton will lead communications and storytelling efforts to amplify the voices of Mitchell Scholars and expand awareness of the life-changing work happening across Maine. “Lauren is a… Read more »

What a year! Thanks to your support, the past year was one of unprecedented mission impact at the Mitchell Institute. We are deeply grateful to report that our generous friends and Alumni, once more, increased their contributions in 2024 to both the annual fund and endowment, making it possible, to expand the number of $10,000… Read more »

With his most recent gift to the Mitchell Institute, Christopher Stearns, the 1997 Mitchell Scholar from Edward Little High School and Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Aramark, became the 21st and newest member of the Truc Huynh Alumni Giving Society. The Truc Huynh Alumni Giving Society recognizes Mitchell Scholar alumni who have followed… Read more »