19 Million Reasons to Cheer

Gifts of $19 million will expand the faculty by six and launch Digital & Computational Studies

News & Updates

September 23, 2022

Slideshow: Bates summer internships and ‘what I want my…

Nine students whose summer jobs had Bates funding, including Purposeful Work internships, told us about what they did (and smelled) — and what they learned about their emerging sense of purpose.

September 22, 2022

Is the chili sauce gone for good? That answer plus other Bate…

Trends for 2022 include increasing interest in vegan items, some shortages (where's the Sriracha?), and a longstanding partnership with the world of research and discovery.

September 21, 2022

Campus Construction Update: Sept. 22, 2022

After a renovation that redefined Dana Hall’s role in Bates science education, the building reopened with an Aug. 29 celebration. Also: an abyss in Chase Hall!