Exploring the Vibrant Campus Life and Traditions at Bates!

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April 17, 2026

Exploring the Vibrant Campus Life and Traditions at Bates!

Bates is truly a special place, in large part due to the people — our students and staff — who…

News & Updates

April 24, 2026

Victoria Neason Wallace to join Bates as vice president for e…

Victoria (Tori) Neason Wallace has been appointed vice president for enrollment and dean of admission and financial aid at Bates College, effective July 1. Neason…

April 22, 2026

Beyond their punny names, intramural dodgeball teams bring se…

At Bates, intramural dodgeball is a big deal. Students form teams with names like "Dodgenomics" and “Springfellows," and the competition — and community — is real.

April 21, 2026

Explore the breadth of student research at Mount David Summit

On April 10, more than 200 student researchers presented their work to the Bates community during the annual Mount David Summit.