Social Media Best Practices 101

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February 2, 2018

Social Media Best Practices 101

Before you start that Instagram, Snapchat or Twitter account, take a moment to think about the following best practices. Be…

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March 5, 2026

First-generation student mentors help peers navigate academic…

In the Student Center for Belonging and Community, first-generation Bates students mentor their younger peers, providing guidance on everything from academics to internships to social life.

March 5, 2026

Bates announces Stoddard Fitness and Well-Being Center and at…

Bates is embarking on a $45 million project to update two key athletic facilities and construct a new fitness and well-being center. A gift of $10 million from Jon W. Brayshaw ’90, P’25 and Jocelyn Stoddard Brayshaw ’88, P’25 has brought the college a vital step closer to construction. The new facility will be named the Stoddard Fitness and Well-Being Center.

March 5, 2026

February at Bates

February on campus saw sports successes, several large snowfalls, and our annual Winter Carnival — a week of events celebrating the joys of the chilly season.