Celebrating Clayton Spencer Archives
Bates Responds to Supreme Court Ruling in LGBTQ+ Case
Dear Members of the Bates Community, We write to express our serious concern about today’s Supreme Court decision in 303…
Bates responds to Supreme Court’s ruling on race-conscious college admissions
Dear Members of the Bates Community: We are deeply disappointed by today’s decision by the Supreme Court, a ruling that…
Address at the Annual Gathering of the Alumni Association
President Clayton Spencer’s final public remarks as the college’s eighth president were at the Annual Gathering of the Alumni Association…
Update on a Pending Union Issue
Dear Colleagues, I write to share an update on a pending union issue. On Thursday, March 9, the National Labor…
Winter 2023 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its winter meeting virtually on Friday, February 3, 2023. Most standing committees of the…
Announcement of Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
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.
Fall 2022 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees met on campus for its fall meeting from Thursday, October 27, through Saturday, October 29,…
Letter Regarding Campus Safety
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: You may be aware that we have recently experienced some troubling incidents on campus, including…
Bates Community Letter: Fall 2022
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.
Equity and Inclusion Update September 15, 2022
Dear Members of the Bates Community, As we enter the new academic year, I write to provide you with an…