Commencement 2026: One Month to Go!

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May 1, 2026

Commencement 2026: One Month to Go!

Greetings, Bates Class of 2026 families — With just one month to go until Commencement Weekend, we’re looking forward to…

News & Updates

April 30, 2026

Two English faculty awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced its 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows last month, including 223 distinguished individuals working across 55 disciplines. Two of…

April 24, 2026

Victoria Neason Wallace to join Bates as vice president for e…

Victoria (Tori) Neason Wallace has been appointed vice president for enrollment and dean of admission and financial aid at Bates College, effective July 1. Neason…

April 22, 2026

Beyond their punny names, intramural dodgeball teams bring se…

At Bates, intramural dodgeball is a big deal. Students form teams with names like "Dodgenomics" and “Springfellows," and the competition — and community — is real.