Stories about "The College"
National recognition for Bates’ ‘exemplary’ success in community engagement as well as its return on investment for graduates
Friday, January 23, 2026 3:07 pm
Bates has once again been recognized by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its deep level of commitment to community engagement, an honor the college first achieved in 2008 and again in 2015. Recently Bates was also lauded by ACE and Carnegie for its success in providing paths for graduates to earn competitive wages.
Picture Story: Back to Bates 2025
Friday, October 10, 2025 8:28 am
From the popular student a cappella concert to the inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony, Back to Bates 2025 offered something for everyone.
Picture Story: She said ‘yes!’ to a Purposeful Work internship
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 3:08 pm
This summer, Raegan White ’26 of Duxbury, Mass., was one of 18 interns at the bridal shop where hit TLC television show Say Yes to the Dress was filmed for 23 seasons, each episode chronicling the shopping adventures of brides on the hunt for their perfect gowns.
Picture Story: This Summer at Bates
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 3:05 pm
Photos from the campus that never sleeps, from 5Ks to the greenest of leaves and lawns and with a few trips away from Bates to see Bates students in action.
President Garry W. Jenkins wins Maine Black Excellence Compass Career Award
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 4:56 pm
President Garry W. Jenkins has received the 2025 Maine Black Excellence Compass Career Award from The Third Place Maine, a network that connects Maine’s Black professionals, students, and entrepreneurs to opportunities across multiple areas, from social to professional.
Bates College Board of Trustees elects four new members effective July 1, 2025
Thursday, June 26, 2025 5:13 am
Bates College has announced the election of four new trustees, effective July…
Slideshow: This Month at Bates
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 10:07 am
The final month of the academic year begins with students wielding rakes and radar, and ends with fist pumps, Ferragamos, and farewells. Before the curtain rises once again, and before the next story unfolds, enjoy this month at Bates.
Bates College announces senior leadership transitions
Monday, June 9, 2025 12:23 pm
Leigh Weisenburger, a nationally respected enrollment leader at Bates since 2012, has been named vice president for institutional affairs and secretary to the Board of Trustees, effective July 1, succeeding Michael Hussey, who will step down and transition to a senior advisor role.
Picture Story: Baccalaureate 2025, to love is to heal
Friday, May 30, 2025 10:44 am
For the 504 members of the Bates Class of 2025, Baccalaureate on May 24 was a time to show the love.
You can shape your situation before it shapes you, Bates grads told at 159th Commencement
Sunday, May 25, 2025 2:18 pm
Bates Commencement speaker Angela Duckworth, author of "Grit," told the seniors to embrace “situation modification” — change your physical environment, especially your phone's proximity, to protect your focus, relationships, and well-being.