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We asked 14 Bates seniors, in their waning hours as resident experts on all things Bates, to tell us what the Class of 2029 ...
On June 6 during Reunion Weekend, the Bates College Alumni Association honored six alumni for their outstanding contributions ...
Leigh Weisenburger, a nationally respected enrollment leader at Bates since 2012, has been named vice president for ...
The Bates College Museum of Art exhibition offers a visual adventure through the long career of the artist and illustrator, ...
Demonstrate Understanding of Core Economic Theory and Models: These objectives aim to cultivate economists who are not only technically proficient but also critical thinkers, effective communicators, ...
At the start of her Bates Commencement address, Angela Duckworth asked President Garry W. Jenkins to hold her phone, to avoid potential distractions. Then, Duckworth asked Jenkins to give her his ...
When Aanika Patel ’25 of Needham, Mass., arrived at Bates, she expected the experience to be, as oft-described, the best four years of her life. Patel soon realized that her time in college wasn’t ...
Dear members of the Bates community, As we continue to navigate the rapidly changing — and at times confusing — higher education policy landscape, I wanted to share some updates and some thanks. First ...
Human activities have caused the global decline of large carnivore populations, as habitat loss and land conversion reduce the space available for these species. The situation is especially acute at ...
Angela Duckworth, a prominent professor of psychology specializing in the concepts of grit and perseverance and their relationship to education, leadership, and personal development, will deliver the ...
Bates is among just 11 undergraduate colleges that have earned Fulbright Student Top Producer honors every year since 2012. For the 14th consecutive year, Bates has been recognized as a Top Producer ...
Taking place in the spring of each year, this exhibition highlights work selected from the thesis projects of graduating seniors in Studio Art. This year, seven emerging artists will present work in ...