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Evaristo Named Head Softball Coach NEW LONDON, Conn. – Yesenia “Coach Sen” Evaristo has been named the next head coach of the Mitchell College softball team, as announced by Director of Athletics Matt Finlayson.

CONGRATULATIONS 👏 to members of the women's and men's lacrosse teams who were named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District At-Large Teams. Way to go! Read more below.

Lacrosse Lands Seven on CSC Academic All-District At-Large Teams NEW LONDON, Conn. – Six members of the Mitchell College women’s lacrosse program and one member of the men’s lacrosse program were named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District At-Large Teams, as announced recently by the organization.

SCHOOL'S OUT, CAMP'S ENROLLING ☀ Next Wave Summer Day Camps at Mitchell College this July and August!

Engaging summer experiences designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence include:

- Healthcare Academy Rising for Grades 6, 7, 8
- All Sports Camp for Ages 11–16
- General Arts Camp for Ages 11–16

For dates, fees, and more information, visit: https://mitchell.edu/nextwave-summer-camps/

CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH "Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." —Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

PASSION, CHALLENGE, OPPORTUNITY Jaileen Barber ’26 landed in the right spot when she transferred as a sophomore to Mitchell College from a large university. On the Mitchell campus she found her passion, challenge, and opportunity. (And was named valedictorian of her graduating class.)

Read more below.

Mitchell Fed Passion, Offered Challenge and Opportunity for Valedictorian Jaileen Barber ’26 landed in the right spot when she transferred as a sophomore to Mitchell College from a large university. On the Mitchell campus she found her passion, challenge, and opportunity. (And was named valedictorian of her graduating class.) Jaileen Barber ’26 landed in the right spo...

BUY YOUR TICKETS today for this ❇SPECTACULAR❇ July 11 event! Deadline to purchase is July 1.

Learn more and purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/4uWIrDu.

SO PROUD of the accomplishments of alumna Sharonda Carlos '06, Interim Commissioner of the CT Department of Correction, and rising senior Inonda C. Peterson! They were recognized by the NCNW (National Council of Negro Women) with the Leadership Excellence Award and the Economic Empowerment Award, respectively. Congrats!

2026 MITCHELL BASEBALL YOUTH CAMP for boys and girls, ages 7–14!
⚾️ July 27–30
⚾️ 9:00am–2:00pm
⚾️ $225 (discounts available)

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Dates Announced for Mitchell Summer Baseball Camp NEW LONDON, Conn. – Mitchell College head baseball coach Shawn Gilblair has announced the dates for the upcoming Mitchell Baseball Youth Camp for boys and girls ages 7–14.

CELEBRATING MITCHELL'S NEWEST ALUMNI President Tracy Y. Espy, Ph.D., conferred degrees to 101 Mitchell College graduates on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in a ceremony celebrating achievement and community. Read story below.

Mitchell College Celebrates 82nd Commencement Exercises President Tracy Y. Espy, Ph.D., conferred degrees to 101 Mitchell College graduates on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in a ceremony celebrating achievement and community. President Tracy Y. Espy, Ph.D., conferred degrees to 101 Mitchell College graduates on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in a ceremony celebrating...