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Christopher F. Petrella Ph.D.

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American Studies

cpetrell@bates.edu

Expertise

African Diaspora Studies, African-American studies, American cultural studies, American studies, Black Panther Party, black power, blackness, critical theory, cultural studies, race, race and science, racism, radical pedagogy, white nationalism, white supremacy, whiteness

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Bates College names Stacey Bunting as director of athletics
April 30, 2025

Bates College names Stacey Bunting as director of athletics

Bunting comes to Bates from Princeton University, where she is senior associate director of athletics for external relations. With more than two decades of leadership experience in collegiate athletics, Bunting has a track record of strategic innovation, stakeholder engagement, and championing student-athlete success.

Bates Faculty in the News: April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025

Bates Faculty in the News: April 25, 2025

A selection of recent mentions of Bates faculty in the news including a glowing review of a exhibition at the college' Immersive Media Studio, and faculty commentaries on the importance of rural education, the expanding implications of AI in education, how homelessness impairs people's sense of autonomy.

Let’s Get Reel: Six seniors revel at Mount David Summit 2025
April 25, 2025

Let’s Get Reel: Six seniors revel at Mount David Summit…

Watch six seniors reflect on mentorship, discovery, and the thrill of sharing big ideas at this year's summit — and how Bates students show up for one another.

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