Office of the President Archives
May 7, 2026
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…
April 24, 2026
Announcement of Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Dear members of the Bates community, I write to share the news that Tori Neason Wallace will join the Bates…
February 11, 2026
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…
November 3, 2025
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…
October 30, 2025
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…
June 9, 2025
Bates senior leadership news
Dear colleagues, I write to share the news of two changes to Bates’ senior leadership team. First, after 13 years…