Stories about "The College"
Rosanna Ferro to join Bates College as vice president for student affairs
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 12:41 pm
“Rosanna Ferro's extensive background in student affairs, her commitment to fostering inclusive communities, and her passion for higher education will be incredible assets as we continue to strengthen the student experience at Bates," said Bates President Garry W. Jenkins. Ferro's appointment is effective Dec. 2, 2024.
Dana Professor Emeritus of Physics George Ruff passes away at age 83
Friday, October 4, 2024 12:46 pm
In an email to the campus community, President Garry W. Jenkins has…
Forty years ago, a Bates faculty vote heard ’round the country
Friday, October 4, 2024 12:21 pm
The vote by the Bates faculty to make SAT scores optional for admission led to Bates' leadership in the national conversation about promise, access, and academic ability in American higher education.
Slideshow: This Month at Bates
Monday, September 30, 2024 12:35 pm
We could not have asked for a more beautiful — in every sense of the word — start of the academic year.
Campus Construction Update: September 20, 2024
Thursday, September 19, 2024 8:56 am
After the summer replacement of its grass playing surface with FieldTurf, Russell Street Field is back in play. But what of Leahey Field?
An architect of major academic innovations at Bates, Dean of the Faculty Malcolm Hill to step down in June 2025 to return to the faculty
Friday, September 13, 2024 12:11 pm
Hill’s contributions are highlighted by equity-driven initiatives to support both students and faculty for greater success.
Kristen A. Lainsbury to join Bates College as vice president for communications and marketing
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 8:46 am
Lainsbury, whose appointment is effective Oct. 14, 2024, comes to Bates from Earlham College, where she has served as vice president for marketing and communications since 2021.
Picture Story: Seven days with the Bates Class of 2028
Friday, September 6, 2024 2:36 pm
With Opening Day’s arrival, the college’s award-winning First-Year Experience support program swung into action, guiding Bates' newest students through their first week — and into their first year.
From A to Z, here’s what’s new at Bates in 2024–25
Friday, September 6, 2024 9:52 am
To help the Bates community get up to speed, here's a A to Z list of what’s new for 2024–25, including a new striker for the Hathorn bell, new light poles at Russell Street Field, and a new name for a community center that got its start 32 years ago.
Campus Construction Update: Aug. 30, 2024
Monday, August 26, 2024 12:30 pm
Bates students have been sleeping and socializing since last week in the college’s newest campus residence, following an eight-month renovation.