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AESOP trips encourage authenticity, connection
Friday, September 4, 2026 2:47 pm
The Class of 2030, the third largest in Bates history, gathered to kick off AESOP on Friday, Aug. 28 — the day after move-in day.
Opening Convocation at Bates welcomes Class of 2030, encouraging evolution, positive social influence
Friday, September 4, 2026 2:45 pm
The college welcomed the Class of 2030 and new transfer students to the official start of the new academic year at the Sept. 1 Convocation on the Historic Quad.
Bates welcomes (more) new faculty
Friday, September 4, 2026 2:39 pm
Bates News began introducing new faculty last week and will continue over the next few weeks. Read our second installment below.
Bates Human Resources earns award for excellence in well-being
Friday, September 4, 2026 2:38 pm
Bates College has been selected for a Best Practice Award from the New England Employee Benefits Council. The award recognizes Bates’ Employee Enrichment Week.
From sunrise to sunset, a senior reflects on AESOP
Friday, September 4, 2026 2:36 pm
Charlotte Comrack '27 reflects on AESOP from a sunrise on her trip as a first-year student to a memorable sunset as a leader during her senior year.
Creativity, compassion, and commitment: Bates welcomes the Class of 2030
Friday, August 28, 2026 1:54 pm
As Bates prepares for the 2026-2027 academic year, students from the Class of 2030 began settling into their new homes on campus on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Picture Story: Arrival day 2026 means new students, same Bates energy
Friday, August 28, 2026 10:51 am
On Thursday, Aug. 27, the long-awaited moment was here: arrival day for the Bates Class of 2030 and transfer students.
Bates President Garry W. Jenkins selected for prestigious Presidential Fellowship
Friday, August 28, 2026 10:48 am
Bates College President Garry W. Jenkins has been selected as a member of the second cohort of the Washington, D.C.-based Aspen Institute’s Aspen-Kern Presidential Leadership Fellowship.
Bates welcomes new faculty
Friday, August 28, 2026 10:23 am
Bates is welcoming a number of new faculty members for the 2026-2027 academic year, including 11 tenured or on the tenure track. Bates News will introduce these faculty over the next few weeks.
Working in Vacationland: Batesies reflect on Maine-based summer internships
Friday, August 28, 2026 10:13 am
Each summer, Bates students engage in professional internships. This year, 41 students were lucky enough to intern in Maine.