Celebrating Clayton Spencer Telling the Story of the Eighth Bates College President, 2012–2023

I write to share the news that Leana E. Amáez, a seasoned equity and inclusion leader and longtime advocate for underrepresented populations, will become our vice president for equity and inclusion, effective Feb. 27, 2023.

The Bates Board of Trustees met on campus for its fall meeting from Thursday, October 27, through Saturday, October 29,…

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff:  You may be aware that we have recently experienced some troubling incidents on campus, including…

From the arrival of the Class of 2026 with their loved ones and their “stuff,” to the faculty settling into their new spaces in the rejuvenated Dana Hall, to encounters with colleagues in virtually every corner of our campus, these past few weeks have brought a palpable energy back to Bates. 

Dear Members of the Bates Community, As we enter the new academic year, I write to provide you with an…

I write to thank you for your part in making possible an important achievement for Bates — the successful completion of the Bates Campaign, which concluded officially on June 30, 2022.

I write to share the news that our colleague Eric Foushée has been appointed vice president for college advancement, effective immediately. Eric has served as acting vice president since July 1, succeeding Sarah Pearson ’75, who retired June 30.

I write to share the news that Tracey A. Reeves, associate vice president for research and academic communications at Georgia Institute of Technology, will become vice president for communications and marketing at Bates, effective Sept. 12.

I write to share with you that earlier this week, I informed the Board of Trustees of my decision that the upcoming academic year will be my last as president of Bates.

Dear Members of the Bates Community, I write to thank you for your very helpful engagement throughout this spring’s search…