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Kayla K. Thomas

Visiting Instructor in Sociology

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February 26, 2026

The “limitless curiosities” of Bates’ Watso…

Four Bates seniors are hoping to get the chance to spend the next year seeking answers to some big questions. Finalists for the Watson Fellowship, these students are exploring differing approaches to work across cultures, persistent traditions amid changing political boundaries, how meaning can be made from movement, and community-driven approaches to power grids.

February 26, 2026

Bates announces tenure and promotion for nine faculty members

Nine members of the faculty have received promotions, including seven tenure awards, effective Feb. 6. The promotions were recommended by the Faculty Personnel Committee and approved by the Bates College Board of Trustees.

February 26, 2026

Bates professor, students study ancient climate with Arctic s…

Bates students are getting a firsthand look at 7,000 years of ancient climate history with a group of lake sediment cores extracted from northern Greenland.

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Temitope A. Noah

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Patrick W. Otim

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Kayla K. Thomas

Visiting Instructor in Sociology

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