02/18/2026
Mitchell College mourns the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson. We were honored to welcome him at our 55th Commencement in 1999 and present him with a Doctor of Laws honoris causa.
He delivered the Commencement address to the graduating class and imparted wisdom that endures today:
“…while our selfish impulses might tell us that nothing much matters that exists beyond our own noses, the better angels of our nature cause us to seek to build a better nation. To create a world that is more secure for all of us who live in it.”
Thank you, Rev. Jackson, for inspiring the Mitchell College community. ❤️🖤