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.

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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.

Moments from Community Engagement in L/A AESOP trip with AESOP leaders Mary Beth Tune and Ines Knirsch on August 31, 2024. Two people wish to not be identified, this is the person with purple pants and a red/orange jacket with backpack and student from China with tan hat and green backpack. (Theophil Syslo | Bates College)
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.

Moments from the Annual OIE Welcome Reception in Chase Hall on September 5, 2024. From left: Ayman Muhidin ‘27, of Tanzania, Zain (not pictured), unknown, Halima Guliye ‘27, of Kenya, and Sakina Saidi ‘26, of Afghanistan, Brandon Villalta Lopez ‘25, of Nicaragua, and Xucheng Zheng ‘27, of China. (Theophil Syslo | Bates College) OIE Welcome Reception is a way to begin the academic year in community with colleagues across campus who are long-time friends of the OIE and/or new to campus and want to be a part of building community and connective support for underrepresented racial, ethnic, LGBTQIA+, first-generation-to-college, and international Bates students. We offer this event annually and it has been a great way to ensure that all in attendance receive the message that we are ready and excited to engage with others across campus to provide a meaningful experience for each student who chooses to interact with us.
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.

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