Stories about "Alumni"

Picture Story: You can’t rain on this Alumni Parade
Friday, June 13, 2025 4:15 pm
Enjoy our photographers' take on the 2025 edition of the Alumni Parade, a "very Bates" tradition that's been going strong since 1914.

Six alumni honored at Reunion for contributions to Bates and the world
Thursday, June 12, 2025 3:42 pm
The awards were presented during the Annual Gathering of the Alumni Association on June 7 during Reunion.

Bates announces seven new Fulbright Student awards for 2025–26
Friday, May 30, 2025 10:16 am
Seven young Bates College alumni, including five newly minted graduates, have been offered Fulbright Student awards for 2025–26. Bates has been honored as a Fulbright Top Producer 14 straight years.

Four Bates siblings, their ‘Lewiston grandmother,’ and one last Commencement celebration
Friday, May 23, 2025 10:44 am
Since 2014, a succession of four Bates siblings from Chicago have been able to lean on Lewiston neighbor Carmen Thibodeau for rides, rest, and real connection.

Bates receives $1.3 million bequest from a World War II vet and alumnus who fought for the underdog
Thursday, May 22, 2025 2:08 pm
The bequest from Ralph Sylvester '50, who died in 2023 at age 99 will fund two new endowed funds at Bates that create a legacy of access, opportunity, and community.

Bates Alumni in the News: April 11, 2025
Friday, April 11, 2025 10:45 am
This edition of recent Bates alumni mentions in the news media includes revisiting the legacy of a rebellious Episcopalian, shortlist honors for Elizabeth Strout’s newest novel, and an alumnus who grew up in rural poverty builds a billion-dollar financial firm.

Skills-focused ‘Tuck Business Essentials’ joins the course offerings for 2025 Short Term at Bates
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 5:49 pm
For Bates students curious about the business world comes a Practitioner-Taught Course taught by faculty from the Tuck School of Business and led by Peter Friedman ’92, a Tuck graduate and the new course’s practitioner-in-residence.

CatFacts: Celebrating ‘Great Day’ success with fun facts, like a Muhammad Ali statue for Lewiston
Friday, March 14, 2025 2:39 pm
This year's Great Day was another great success for Bates and the Bates Fund

Bates named a Fulbright Top Producer for 14th straight year
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 6:17 am
“Our outstanding students further Bates’ mission of global engagement in meaningful ways,” says President Garry W. Jenkins, as five Fulbrighters embark on research and teaching around the world.

Picture Story: The Puddle Jump’s 50th anniversary edition
Friday, February 21, 2025 10:25 am
The 50th anniversary edition of the Puddle Jump was for young and old, highlighted by the hand-in-hand kickoff jump by the event's founders, Chris Callahan ’78, Scott Copeland ’78, and Lars Llorente ’78.