Stories from 2026
Victoria Neason Wallace to join Bates as vice president for enrollment
Friday, April 24, 2026 9:23 am
Victoria (Tori) Neason Wallace has been appointed vice president for enrollment and…
Beyond their punny names, intramural dodgeball teams bring serious competition
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:44 pm
At Bates, intramural dodgeball is a big deal. Students form teams with names like "Dodgenomics" and “Springfellows," and the competition — and community — is real.
Explore the breadth of student research at Mount David Summit
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 2:59 pm
On April 10, more than 200 student researchers presented their work to the Bates community during the annual Mount David Summit.
Shankar Vedantam offers fireside chat on dialogue across differences
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:27 pm
Shankar Vedantam, journalist, author, and host of the Hidden Brain podcast, spoke about how people can communicate across differences during a Bates Open Network Dialogue event.
With Davis Projects for Peace, Bates students empower women workers, expand access to menstrual care
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 10:58 am
Two Bates students — Angel Guitcha ’27 of Accra, Ghana, and Vyshu Viju ’26 of Atlanta — have been awarded 2026 Davis Projects for Peace grants to carry out individual humanitarian projects.
Student-led festival brings world class film to Maine
Thursday, April 9, 2026 4:34 pm
The Bates Film Festival might at first seem like any other film…
Bates announces 2026 Commencement honorands, including writer Deborah Harkness
Thursday, April 9, 2026 4:23 pm
Bates will recognize four honorary degree recipients during Commencement on May 31, including Commencement speaker Deborah Harkness.
Record-breaking applications for the Class of 2030
Thursday, April 9, 2026 4:02 pm
The application pool for the Class of 2030 is the largest in…
In upcoming thesis exhibition, Bates senior studio art students each have a seat At the Table
Thursday, April 9, 2026 1:03 pm
On April 17, Bates’ graduating studio art and visual culture students will step outside of their studios to share their work with the world during At the Table: Senior Thesis Exhibition 2026.
Slideshow: This Month at Bates
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 4:44 pm
In the classroom or the lab, or on the stage or playing field, our community is one personified by enrichment and excellence. Take a look at our award-winning students, athletes, faculty, and staff as they course through the month of March.