Office of the President

Dear Members of the Bates Community, As this week comes to a close, I write to share an update on…

Dear Members of the Bates Community, On Saturday night, at a campus party hosted by the Women of Color student…

Dear Members of the Bates Community, This past Friday, President Trump signed an executive order that, among other things, bans…

In early December, The Bates Student printed an open letter asking the Bates administration to announce the measures we will…

Dear Members of the Bates Community, I hope Thanksgiving provided time with family and friends and an opportunity for restoration…

I write to share the shocking and profoundly sad news that Katie Vale, our vice president for information and library services and librarian, died yesterday, Sunday, November 27, after suffering cardiac arrest.

Last night marked the end of one of the most divisive and vitriolic presidential campaigns in recent U.S. history.

This weekend, a flyer was circulated on the Bates campus with false information about tomorrow’s election and what our students need to do to register to vote.

With opening days behind us, the Class of 2020 duly welcomed, and new and returning students ensconced in their dorms, classes, and activities, I write to share news from campus and provide a preview of the year ahead.

I write in response to events that are happening on campuses across the nation and to make you aware of a unique opportunity for considered conversation on race and inclusiveness in higher education that is happening on the Bates campus this weekend.