This major fundraising endeavor — the largest in our history — will strengthen the college for decades to come.
Anchored by a $50 million gift, the new building will drive the evolution of science education at Bates and accelerate faculty collaborations that epitomize 21st-century STEM research.
November 4, 2019
With gifts of over $28 million, more than 11,000 generous alumni, parents, and friends helped the college pass the $218 million mark in the second public year of the Bates Campaign. Co-chaired by Michael W. Bonney ’80, Geraldine M. FitzGerald ’75, and John D. Gillespie ’80, the multiyear campaign is the largest fundraising effort in […]
November 4, 2019
Over the course of any given year, over 2,600 volunteers provide invaluable leadership and support for the programs and activities of the Office of College Advancement. From reunions to Back to Bates, Bates Fund and Parents Fund, BOLD programs, countless regional activities, and much more, Bates volunteers contribute thousands of hours to bring key programs […]
September 26, 2019
Gifts to Bates, both great and small, have led to a doubling of yearly giving to the college since 2013.
May 31, 2019
March 1, 2019
Gillespie, who has served as a trustee since 2004, succeeds Michael W. Bonney ’80, who retires from the board June 30 after nine years as chair.
