Posted Jun 25, 2026
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Unforgettable moments populated May and June at Bates as the academic year closed. Revisit a few of the experiences of faculty, students, staff — and alumni and parents — in this concluding edition of This Month at Bates.
Posted Sep 19, 2025
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This week Bates President Garry W. Jenkins joined Stefanie Manning, Maine Trust for Local News’ managing director, for a public conversation about his leadership and journey to Bates.
Posted Sep 4, 2025
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Convocation marked the entry of the Class of 2029 and transfer students to campus with wise words on finding strength in our differences, fighting for what you believe in, and maintaining hope.
Posted Aug 5, 2025
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President Garry W. Jenkins has received the 2025 Maine Black Excellence Compass Career Award from The Third Place Maine, a network that connects Maine’s Black professionals, students, and entrepreneurs to opportunities across multiple areas, from social to professional.
Posted Jun 9, 2025
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Leigh Weisenburger, a nationally respected enrollment leader at Bates since 2012, has been named vice president for institutional affairs and secretary to the Board of Trustees, effective July 1, succeeding Michael Hussey, who will step down and transition to a senior advisor role.
