Office of the President Archives
Welcome remarks at Opening Convocation: September 1, 2026
Good morning, Bates College! If you are new to Bates: Welcome! If you are a returning or continuing member of…
Welcome: Commencement 2026
Please be seated. Welcome to the one hundred and sixtieth commencement of Bates College. Welcome parents, families, and friends. Welcome…
Spring 2026 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its spring meeting on the Bates campus from Thursday, April 30, through Saturday, May…
Winter 2026 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its winter meeting virtually on Friday, February 6, 2026. Most standing committees of the…
Fall 2025 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its fall meeting on the Bates campus from Thursday, October 23, through Saturday, October…
Bates President Garry W. Jenkins signs AAC&U statement on the Trump administration’s ‘Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education’
In early October 2025, the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) published a statement on the Trump administration’s “Compact…
Welcome remarks at Opening Convocation: September 2, 2025
Good morning, Bates College! What a genuinely great day to be a Bobcat! And what a sight for sore eyes—after…
Bates senior leadership news
Dear colleagues, I write to share the news of two changes to Bates’ senior leadership team. First, after 13 years…
Spring 2025 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its spring meeting on the Bates campus from Thursday, May 1, through Saturday, May…
Announcement of Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty
Dear Members of the Bates Community, I am happy to share the news with you that Joanne Roberts will join…
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