{"id":42539,"date":"2026-07-17T11:17:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T15:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?p=42539"},"modified":"2026-07-17T11:57:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T15:57:09","slug":"bates-college-alumni-council-2026-impact-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/2026\/07\/17\/bates-college-alumni-council-2026-impact-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Bates College Alumni Council \u2014 2026 Impact Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Below, you will find highlights from the Alumni Council’s work during the 2025-2026 academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through our annual awards, we recognized five alumni for their commitment to the college, service to their communities, and distinction in their careers. This year, we had the opportunity to celebrate their achievements at Reunion. Please consider nominating outstanding alumni in 2027 for awards<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Six members of the Alumni Council completed their term in June 2026.<\/mark> As we say goodbye to this devoted group of volunteers, we welcome five new members to the Alumni Council. If you are interested in serving on the Council in the future or know of any Alumni who may be interested, please consider submitting a nomination<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is truly a privilege to serve the Bates alumni community. Thank you for making our work representing Bates alumni so rewarding. Please do not hesitate to reach out to\u00a0alumni@bates.edu<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0if you are looking for ways to be more connected or have feedback \u2014 we are here for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a great day to be a Bobcat.<\/em>
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Leah Elsmore \u201912, Alumni Council President
John Howard \u201986, Alumni Council Vice President<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Bates College Alumni Council<\/strong> is the governing body of the Alumni Association and serves as the primary liaison between the Association and the Bates administration, faculty, and student body. The purposes of the Alumni Council are to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n