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Stories by Bates News
Hour by hour with the Class of 2021 on its Opening Day
Thursday, August 31, 2017 5:16 pm
Pictured over a span of just 12 hours, Opening Day represents something much bigger: the beginning of a lifetime experience for Bates students and families.
‘Follow me’: How Bates’ eclipse party got hopping
Friday, August 25, 2017 12:35 pm
“Excuse me,” Sylvia Deschaine told the surprised Admission gathering. “The eclipse is starting, and it’s a once-in-a-lifetime event."
In the eclipse’s path, these 10 Bates alumni are totally ready
Friday, August 18, 2017 10:57 am
From west to east, alumni in the path of Monday's total eclipse talk about their plans, what's afoot in their towns, and what has surprised them so far.
Slideshow: See how students find purpose in their Bates-funded summer internships
Thursday, August 17, 2017 7:33 pm
J.R. Watanasiri '19 came to Bates to major in biochemistry with a pre-med focus. But he liked tuna, too. Can Bates help him combine the two?
Slideshow: See how students find purpose in their Bates-funded summer internships
Thursday, August 17, 2017 3:49 pm
J.R. Watanasiri '19 came to Bates to major in biochemistry with a pre-med focus. But he liked tuna, too. Can Bates help him combine the two?
When new Bates students meet Lewiston, here’s what they say
Friday, August 11, 2017 11:08 am
Lewiston's chance to make a first impression on first-year students comes next month during the Downtown Walkabout during Orientation.
Gifts to Bates top $27 million in 2016-17, new Bates Fund record set
Thursday, August 10, 2017 4:46 pm
The record $6.98 million total for the annual Bates Fund, a priority of The Bates Campaign, is a 7 percent jump.
‘Tremendous teammate’ Rob Gomez ’05 forgoes race victory to help a fallen runner
Thursday, August 10, 2017 2:50 pm
With the finish of the world-class Beach to Beacon in sight, and a Maine title on the line, Gomez slowed to help a staggering fellow runner finish first.
Welcome to BatesNews for 2017-18
Friday, August 4, 2017 8:00 am
A special welcome to parents and students of the incoming Class of 2021, who are receiving BatesNews for the first time.
What’s In a Lewiston Name: Androscoggin
Thursday, August 3, 2017 4:30 pm
"Androscoggin," the name of Lewiston's river and county, is the contemporary word describing a Native American tribe that lived here.