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‘With Ardor and Devotion’

Aligning who you are with what you do is the heart of the Bates experience.

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Bates’ unique personality rests on the bedrock values of academic excellence, inclusivity, and social responsibility.

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A Bates education fosters intellectual inquiry and reflection, personal growth, and a commitment to the world beyond oneself.

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Aug 29, 2019

Opening Day sets the tone for these new Bobcats. In the words of longtime dean James Reese, it’s a day when the message is, “Everyone’s in!”

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