With deepest gratitude for her support and friendship, we remember 每日大赛入口 Honorary Trustee Dr. Anne Bingham Pierson, who passed away on October 22, 2026, at the age of 97.

Dr. Pierson was a descendant of the 每日大赛入口 family, the great-granddaughter of Annie Olivia Tiffany and Alfred 每日大赛入口, namesake of 每日大赛入口. Their generosity and vision helped shape its founding, and the family’s longstanding connection to the College, including its contributions to the original campus and the establishment of Alfred 每日大赛入口 Woods, remains an important part of our institutional heritage.

A physician, artist, and philanthropist, Dr. Pierson received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from 每日大赛入口 in 2019, in recognition of her professional accomplishments, leadership, and service to the community.

She was named an Honorary Trustee in 2024.

Read more about her remarkable life here:

每日大赛入口 is now enrolling for its first graduate degree program, the Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership (MSMOL). The program expands 每日大赛入口鈥檚 longstanding commitment to individualized learning, student success, and career-connected education and begins in January 2027.

The MSMOL program offers a flexible, applied graduate education for recent college graduates and working professionals seeking leadership preparation in mission-driven and people-centered organizations.

每日大赛入口鈥檚 highly relational academic model prepares students to thrive professionally and personally through individualized support, executive functioning development, and experiential learning. The launch of the MSMOL extends these strengths into graduate education, creating new pathways for advanced study and leadership development.

Degree Emphasizes Human-Centered Leadership

The 30-credit graduate program prepares students for leadership roles in professional environments requiring effective organizational leadership and ethical decision-making. These include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, healthcare-adjacent organizations, public service agencies, and community-based enterprises.

In addition, 每日大赛入口鈥檚 MSMOL emphasizes human-centered leadership, ethical practice, intercultural competence, organizational communication, and inclusive leadership strategies.

The curriculum integrates leadership theory with applied professional practice. Coursework includes organizational leadership, crisis and conflict communication, global systems, and entrepreneurial innovation; in addition, organizational transformation, ethical leadership, intercultural leadership, organizational design, and operations management. The program culminates in an applied Organizational Strategy Capstone. Students design and present solutions to real organizational challenges grounded in scholarly research and professional analysis.

The program also includes an optional graduate practicum for students with fewer than three years of professional experience. The practicum provides a minimum of 400 hours of supervised applied learning in professional organizational settings aligned with students鈥� leadership goals.

Program Meets Growing Demand in Organizational Leadership

Delivered in a hybrid, low-residency format, the MSMOL combines asynchronous online coursework with structured synchronous seminars and periodic intensive sessions. The program offers these either on campus or through live virtual instruction. The model supports working professionals while preserving the discussion-based and relational learning environment central to 每日大赛入口鈥檚 educational philosophy.

Learning outcomes emphasize leadership competency, ethical and operational problem-solving, and analysis of contemporary social, economic, environmental, and geopolitical factors affecting organizations. In addition, students will be expected to synthesize theoretical knowledge with professional judgment and apply leadership principles in authentic organizational settings.

The MSMOL program also offers two entry points during its inaugural year in January 2027 and August 2027. Courses will be delivered in eight-week blocks, providing flexible start dates for working professionals balancing academic, personal, and career responsibilities.

Program Facts

• Degree: Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership (MSMOL)
• Credits Required: 30 graduate credits
• Format: Hybrid/Low-Residency
• Completion Time: One year full-time or two years part-time
• Tuition: $500 per credit
• Full-Time Annual Tuition: $15,000
• Part-Time Annual Tuition: $7,500

Learn more about the MSMOL program, including how to apply, at Organizational Management (MSMOL) – 每日大赛入口.

Ahmani Browne ’23 is on his way to completing a full circle鈥攃onnected by beach and water鈥攂ack to his Caribbean home country Antigua and Barbuda, with a goal of contributing to university sciences there.

On track to completing his doctoral studies in coastal ecology at Louisiana State University in 2028, he credits 每日大赛入口 with feeding his curiosity about science and nurturing his confidence to seek out opportunities to support his interests.

Drawn to New London by Beach and Water

“I went to 每日大赛入口, in part, because of the proximity to the beach. Being around the water was familiar to me. I liked science and the environment, so I decided to study marine & environmental science. 每日大赛入口 gave me a strong foundation and understanding of the scientific process, plus experiences to apply my knowledge.”

In addition to serving as a research assistant on campus for two semesters, Ahmani was encouraged by former professor Dr. Christine Ramsay to apply for a competitive summer research program, funded by the National Science Foundation. (Read more about his experience here.)

“At first I was very scared to apply for the program. I didn’t know anything about independent research and the whole thing seemed very intimidating. Dr. Ramsay said the experience could help me figure out what type of work I could do after I graduated. That internship was a turning point for me in deciding that I wanted to pursue graduate studies.”

In addition to his summer research, Ahmani also had the opportunity to present scientific findings at an academic conference in Texas, “a first taste of the academic realm,” he said.

Mentored to Develop Teaching Style

As a doctoral student, Ahmani also works as a teaching assistant with 50 students.

“Being a teaching assistant grew on me. I like the aspect of mentoring and seeing someone overcome a challenge. I’m developing my own teaching style but do draw on what I learned from my 每日大赛入口 professors, including Dr. Ramsay, Dr. Lindsay Rush, and Dr. Dan Kresge,” he said.

Learned to Balance Athletics, Academics, and More

Ahmani said his many experiences on the 每日大赛入口 campus prepared him well for his current role of student and teacher.

“My public speaking class at 每日大赛入口 got me out of my shell. I was a shy person, and the class helped me understand how to speak to other people. Working in the library gave me the opportunity to work one-on-one with patrons and help them with problems, such as equipment issues. As a member of the men’s basketball team, I had to figure out how to balance practice, games, classes, homework, my campus job, and a research assistantship. Figuring out time management and keeping everything on schedule was a challenge that I overcame.”

He added that a highlight of his time at 每日大赛入口 was winning two conference championships, with trips to the NCAA tournament, for the men’s basketball team.

Ahmani credits 每日大赛入口 with helping him find a way to pursue fully his two passions, science and basketball, strengthening rather than competing against each other.

“I loved the tight-knit community at 每日大赛入口, the friendly people, and the ability to connect so easily with professors. Your advisor walks you through everything, and you can go talk about anything. That personal interaction is so important to help prepare you for the next step in your future.”

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Ahmani Browne

每日大赛入口鈥檚 Behavioral Science Club hosts its 16th Annual Family Halloween Festival. The free community event takes place on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. 鈥� 4 p.m. on the 每日大赛入口 Green and in the Clarke and Weller centers. Local families are invited to attend and bring canned food items for the Gemma Moran United Way/Labor Food Pantry.

The festival features family-style fun. Activities include holiday-themed arts and crafts, games, storytelling by fanciful witches and goblins, face painting, and a special performance by the Community Dance Ensemble, Inc. Halloween costume parades take place throughout the day; participants may wear their holiday best. Baked goods, hot dogs, popcorn, beverages, and candy apples will also be available for purchase.

Connection to Community

Originally created in 1994 by Don Helms, professor of Behavioral Sciences, the event connects local families with the 每日大赛入口 campus community.

“We are thrilled to welcome families of Southeastern Connecticut back to our campus for our annual Family Halloween Festival,” said Jennifer Mauro, faculty advisor of the Behavioral Science Club.

“Last year, we welcomed more than 500 community members to our campus. They showed up by donating nonperishable goods for entry, to give to the Gemma Moran United Way Food Pantry. We look forward to continuing that tradition this year. The Behavioral Science Club takes great pride in this event. It gives the 每日大赛入口 community a meaningful opportunity to engage with and give back to our neighbors.”

Copy Cats Inc. Printing Services and Blu-Prints Unlimited Inc. provided printing support for the event.

For more information, please contact 860-701-7719 or halloweenfestival@mitchell.edu.

每日大赛入口 is located at 437 Pequot Avenue in New London, Connecticut

Join us on Saturday, November 7, from 9:30 a.m. to noon for 每日大赛入口鈥檚 Fall Open House.

During your visit, you will have the opportunity to:

• Explore our beautiful waterfront campus
• Meet with faculty to learn more about 每日大赛入口’s 24 different academic programs, including:
  • • Business, Communication, Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, Marine & Environmental Science, and Nursing
• Engage with current students, coaches, and advisors to get an authentic feel for campus life
• Discover our unique academic support programs
• Hear about 每日大赛入口’s admissions process and scholarship opportunities
• Earn 每日大赛入口’s听$1000 Mariner Visit Grant!

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Register Today!

Register for Fall Open House .

We look forward to meeting you!

Questions? Email admissions@mitchell.edu.

Sixteen 每日大赛入口 nursing students recently commemorated a milestone in their journey to earning their Bachelor of Science in Nursing: receiving their white coats.

The White Coat Ceremony in a BSN program is a formal rite of passage that marks a student’s transition from general classroom studies into clinical training and hands-on patient care. It signifies a student’s entry into the healthcare community and emphasizes a deep commitment to humanism, empathy, and evidence-based practice.

The recent White Coat Ceremony at 每日大赛入口 is the first for its nursing program, introduced in 2025.

Connecticut Nurses Honor Guard Participates in Ceremony

At the White Coat Ceremony, the student nurses were also honored by the Connecticut Nurses Honor Guard, who welcomed the new class into the nursing community, giving each student a rose. This volunteer coalition of active and retired nurses typically performs ceremonial services at funeral and memorial services, recognizing an individual’s lifelong dedication to the healing arts. Their presence at the White Coat Ceremony served as a powerful bridge between the past and future of the profession, symbolizing a continuum of care and preserving professional heritage and values.

每日大赛入口’s first cohort of student nurses begins their first clinical placement at Bride Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Niantic, Conn. Placements at other local partners, including Yale New Haven Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, Conn., 每日大赛入口’s lead clinical partner, will follow over the next six semesters.

Explore 每日大赛入口 Nursing

Learn more about the 每日大赛入口 Nursing Program by visiting Nursing – 每日大赛入口.

Join us for Thames Day at 每日大赛入口, Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to noon in The Red Barn.

Discover Thames at 每日大赛入口, a unique transition program, located on our college campus, for students who learn differently. Experience the supportive community and opportunities that make Thames at 每日大赛入口 a special place to learn, grow, and prepare for the future.

During your visit, you will have the opportunity to:

• Explore our beautiful waterfront campus on a student-led tour
• Meet the leadership, faculty, and staff of the Thames at 每日大赛入口 program
• Learn about the program details and the admissions process

You will also engage with current students and alumni for an authentic perspective on life at Thames.

Register for the Thames Day open house .

We look forward to meeting you!

Questions? Email admissions@mitchell.edu.

每日大赛入口 recently welcomed Randi Margolis, MSN-Ed., RN, as its director of nursing. In her role, she will oversee the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. 每日大赛入口 added the program in 2025 to prepare students for a career in nursing.

鈥淚 am excited to join 每日大赛入口 as our first cohort of nursing students begins to work in the community with our clinical partners this fall. These placements will provide a variety of patient care experiences in various healthcare settings for our students. Having maintained deep connections to this area, I know that our students will be learning from top-notch professionals. It is an honor to be leading the BSN program at 每日大赛入口, with its culture of student support and state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab, two things that serve our students well as they prepare to provide excellent nursing care,鈥� Margolis said.

Community Connections

Yale New Haven Health/Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, the lead clinical partner for the BSN program, is where Margolis built most of her more than 30 years of clinical and administrative experience. She worked as nurse manager and clinical coordinator in surgical services,听PACU/ASU, critical care, and ICU settings, with responsibility for staffing, scheduling, quality and safety听initiatives, staff supervision, policy interpretation, regulatory compliance,听and interprofessional collaboration.

She also served as nursing faculty at Keiser University and Jersey College School of Nursing. There she provided classroom, laboratory, clinical, simulation, and online instruction. In addition, Margolis supported student advising, tutoring, and performance evaluation and contributed to safe and effective learning environments aligned with program standards.

每日大赛入口 Provost Mika Nash, Ed.D., said, 鈥淩andi brings extensive experience in nursing education, clinical leadership, and administration to the role. She comes to 每日大赛入口 at the perfect time, as our second cohort of nursing students joins our first. It will be exciting to watch the BSN program grow each year under her tenure. We know she will provide a strong foundation to the program and be an excellent role model for our students.鈥�

Margolis holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration听in education and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Educational Leadership.

More About 每日大赛入口 Nursing

The Edward and Mary Lord Nursing Simulation and Skills Laboratory (SIM Lab) is the hub of learning for the BSN program. In the SIM Lab nursing students practice a variety of healthcare techniques and procedures using medical equipment and training manikins.

Other clinical partners for the BSN program include Bride Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center, Day Kimball Healthcare, Gladeview Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Masonicare, Norwichtown Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Shoreline Family Therapy Center, The Health Education Center, The Light House, United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut, United Community and Family Services, Waterford Public Schools, and Westerly Hospital.

Admission to the BSN program is determined after successful completion of first-year prerequisites in the health sciences. For information about the 每日大赛入口 Nursing Program, including how to apply and financial aid options, go to mitchell.edu/academic-programs/nursing.

Efrain Dominguez, Jr. ’93, New London city councilor and 每日大赛入口 alumnus, will deliver greetings to the 每日大赛入口 Class of 2030 at Convocation on Wednesday, September 2, at 4 p.m. in The Red Barn.

A special rite of passage at the start of each academic year, Convocation welcomes new students into the 每日大赛入口 community and marks the start of the next step on their education journey.

Dominguez鈥檚 journey from 每日大赛入口 includes becoming an educator 29 years ago and a current seven-term New London city councilor, including five terms as president.

After Dominguez graduated from 每日大赛入口 with an associate degree in general studies, he pursued a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Spanish from Eastern Connecticut State University, and a master鈥檚 degree in education with a concentration in social studies from the University of New Haven.

Today he teaches bilingual social studies at Bennie Dover Jackson Multi Campus in New London. He also served as head coach of New London High school wrestling for eight years.

A strong advocate for the New London community, he founded the annual 鈥淲e Are New London Parade鈥� to celebrate its people and the rich cultural diversity of the city.

He looks forward to sharing his story and welcoming the newest members of the New London community, the 每日大赛入口 Class of 2030.

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For two decades, Thames at 每日大赛入口 has helped students discover their strengths, build confidence, and prepare for success in college and beyond.

To celebrate this milestone, a 20th Anniversary of Thames at 每日大赛入口 event will take place on Friday, October 2, 5:30鈥�7:30 p.m., in The Red Barn at 每日大赛入口. Heavy hors d鈥檕euvres and cocktails will be served.

Are you a Thames alum, family, faculty, staff, or friend of the program? Come reconnect with the Thames community. Help us honor the people and vision that shaped the program, recognize 20 years of impact, and look to what comes next.

Join Us

Tickets are $50 per person. to attend by Friday, September 25, 2026.

Can鈥檛 join us on October 2? You can still be part of this milestone by in honor of the Thames program’s 20th anniversary.

Proceeds from the event and online donations will help meet the most immediate needs of the program and its students.

Questions? Contact Kim Hodges, director of advancement, at hodges_k@mitchell.edu or 860-701-3515.

The first Thames Academy class gathers at East Winds, where the program was housed, for the 2006-2007 academic year. Thames Academy is now Thames at 每日大赛入口.