2024 kept us on our toes, and our best-performing Instagram and Facebook posts from the year reflect that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The top posts reflect unusual natural phenomena, from the glory of the northern lights to the aftermath of an April snowstorm, while others highlight historic celebrations, including President Garry W. Jenkins’ inauguration and Commencement for the Class of 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, shots of fall foliage made significant inroads, and Bates folks also embraced opportunities to remember a beloved professor, reminisce about residence halls, and enjoy snowy portraits of campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2024, Bates made 902 posts across Instagram and Facebook, which together generated 4.7 million impressions and 254,990 engagements, including Instagram stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below you’ll find our top 10 Instagram and Facebook posts of the year, ranked by the number of engagements they received. Enjoy what our online community liked, commented upon, and shared the most:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In May 2024, Bates welcomed its ninth president with the inauguration of President Garry W. Jenkins. He promised to lead Bates \u201cwith humility and transparency, with tenacity and enthusiasm, and, of course, with ardor and devotion.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Engagements<\/strong>: 1,950 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Reach<\/strong>: 8,630<\/p>\n\n\n\n