Office of the President Archives
Welcome: Commencement 2025
“The world needs Bates graduates — always. But perhaps especially now, more than ever,” said President Garry W. Jenkins as he opened the 159th Bates Commencement on May 25, 2025.
May 2025 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its spring meeting on the Bates campus from Thursday, May 1, through Saturday, May…
Bates President Garry W. Jenkins signs AAC&U, AAAS “Call for Constructive Engagement”
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the American Association of Colleges and Universities and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences…
An Update on Bates and Federal Actions
Dear members of the Bates community, As we continue to navigate the rapidly changing — and at times confusing — higher education…
A word on recent federal actions and Bates’ commitments
Dear Members of the Bates Community, Like many of you, I have been following the recent executive orders and policy…
Winter 2025 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its winter meeting virtually on Friday, January 31, 2025. Most standing committees of the…
Announcing Bates/QuestBridge partnership
Dear Members of the Bates Community, I write to share the exciting news that Bates, along with Harvard College and…
Strategic Planning Update
Dear Members of the Bates Community, I am pleased to announce the membership of a steering committee for Bates’ next…