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March 11, 2024

Commencement 2024 Map

This campus map shows locations of various resources and activities for Bates Commencement on Sunday, May 26, 2024, including vehicle parking, portable bathrooms, handicap accessibility,…

January 15, 2024

Celebrate With Bobcat Lawn Signs

Want to show your Bobcat pride? Download one of our printable PDFs.

January 9, 2024

FAQs: What to expect for Commencement 2024

We are looking forward to welcoming Bates families and friends to campus in May to celebrate the Class of 2024. We will continue to update this website as more details are confirmed.
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April 24, 2024

Mary Louise Kelly, journalist and co-host of NPR flagship pro…

Set for May 26, 2024, the 158th Bates College Commencement takes place on the Coram Library Terrace on the Historic Quad.

April 12, 2024

Those infamous 1800s pistol duels? They actually served a pur…

Even before the musical Hamilton, the Burr-Hamilton duel had most people figuring that pistol duels were deadly and irrational. But for the most part, they were neither, according to new research by Bates economist Paul Shea.

April 12, 2024

Picture Story: Celebrating students at Mount David Summit 202…

It's a Mount David Summit tradition: students show up to support their friends who are presenting at the summit. Summing up, Adelle Welch '25 said, “It’s all about spreading the love.”