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By Danielle Beckwith. Published on October 27, 2026

2nd Annual Bates College Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony

Relive the celebration. On Friday, October 2, at Back to Bates Alumni and Family Weekend, alumni, families, and friends gathered at the Olin Arts Center to honor the 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees and legacy honorees.

Browse the photo gallery below to see highlights from the induction ceremony and archival displays celebrating these 12 Bobcat legends.

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- 2nd Annual Bates College Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony
  by Danielle Beckwith
  October 27, 2026
  Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on BlueskyRelive the celebration. On Friday, October 2, at Back…
- MOSAIC Newsletter: Fall 2026
  by Bates Alumni MOSAIC
  August 21, 2026
  There have been many exciting MOSAIC developments on and off campus, so we wanted to share them all with you. Check out this extended MOSAIC update.
- Photo Gallery: Boston Bobcats: Student & Alumni Networking
  by Bates Alumni Engagement & The Center for Purposeful Work
  July 24, 2026
  Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on BlueskyOn Wednesday, July 22, the Boston Bates community gathered…
- Photo Gallery: New York Bobcats: Student & Alumni Networking
  by The Office of Alumni Engagement
  July 23, 2026
  Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on BlueskyA rainy New York evening couldn’t slow down the…

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