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Slideshow: This Month at Bates

Posted Jun 25, 2026 in News

Unforgettable moments populated May and June at Bates as the academic year closed. Revisit a few of the experiences of faculty, students, staff — and alumni and parents — in this concluding edition of This Month at Bates.

The importance of the liberal arts: President Garry W. Jenkins in conversation with the Maine Trust for Local News

Posted Sep 19, 2025 in News

This week Bates President Garry W. Jenkins joined Stefanie Manning, Maine Trust for Local News’ managing director, for a public conversation about his leadership and journey to Bates.

With messages on the power of pluralism and hope, Convocation welcomes new students to Bates

Posted Sep 4, 2025 in News

Convocation marked the entry of the Class of 2029 and transfer students to campus with wise words on finding strength in our differences, fighting for what you believe in, and maintaining hope.

President Garry W. Jenkins wins Maine Black Excellence Compass Career Award

Posted Aug 5, 2025 in News

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 announces senior leadership transitions

Posted Jun 9, 2025 in News

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.

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Alumni Association presents alumni awards recognizing service, career achievements
July 31, 2026

Alumni Association presents alumni awards recognizing service…

At Bates Reunion in June, the Alumni Association gathered to present the annual Alumni Council Awards, recognizing the exceptional career and service achievements of five…

David Omasombo ’26 & Chiwer Mayen ’26: Standing Tall for Lewiston
June 30, 2026

David Omasombo ’26 & Chiwer Mayen ’26: Standing Tall for…

David Omasombo ’26 and Chiwer Mayen ’26 have shared many basketball courts across their young lifetimes, including historic Alumni Gym, but the first one stands out in their memories for being the worst, in a technical sense. The surface was uneven, the rims inconsistent, and, most of the time, there were no nets.

Drone photogrpahy captured on May 19, 2026. (Theophil Syslo | Bates College)
June 25, 2026

Bates Alumni In the News Spring 2026

Chronicling Bates alumni in the news — from the class of ’77 to ’26 —  and a remembering journalist Kim Gamel ’90.  

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