{"id":3084,"date":"2023-06-28T12:02:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T16:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/president\/?page_id=3084"},"modified":"2025-09-19T13:29:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T17:29:35","slug":"in-the-news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/president\/in-the-news\/","title":{"rendered":"In the News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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News & Updates<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\t
\"Opening<\/a>
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September 4, 2025<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWith messages on the power of pluralism and hope, Convocation…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Convocation marked the entry of\u00a0the 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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"(Phyllis<\/a>
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August 5, 2025<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPresident Garry W. Jenkins wins Maine Black Excellence Compas…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

President Garry W. Jenkins has received the 2025 Maine Black Excellence Compass Career Award from The Third Place Maine, a network that connects Maine\u2019s Black professionals, students, and entrepreneurs to opportunities across multiple areas, from social to professional.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Caroline<\/a>
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May 25, 2025<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can shape your situation before it shapes you, Bates grad…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Bates Commencement speaker Angela Duckworth, author of “Grit,” told the seniors to embrace \u201csituation modification\u201d \u2014 change your physical environment, especially your phone’s proximity, to protect your focus, relationships, and well-being. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Fall<\/a>
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February 28, 2025<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBates College transitions endowment management to Investure\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Partnering with Investure “reflects a dynamic, ongoing commitment to the stewardship of our endowment \u2014 an essential resource that supports Bates\u2019 ability to provide an outstanding educational experience,\u201d said Bates President Garry W. Jenkins.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Moments<\/a>
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January 24, 2025<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMLK Day keynote: Why nonviolent protest has become less succe…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The vibe at this year\u2019s MLK Day keynote was the \u201cfierce urgency of now,\u201d as keynote speaker Erica Chenoweth and Bates President Garry W. Jenkins each reflected on the challenges and imperatives of modern nonviolent movements in uncertain times.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Drone<\/a>
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January 23, 2025<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBates College to team with QuestBridge to enhance access and …\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Bates College today announced a new partnership with QuestBridge, a national nonprofit that connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Rosanna<\/a>
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October 9, 2024<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRosanna Ferro to join Bates College as vice president for stu…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\u201cRosanna Ferro’s extensive background in student affairs, her commitment to fostering inclusive communities, and her passion for higher education will be incredible assets as we continue to strengthen the student experience at Bates,” said Bates President Garry W. Jenkins. Ferro’s appointment is effective Dec. 2, 2024.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"An<\/a>
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September 13, 2024<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAn architect of major academic innovations at Bates, Dean of …\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Hill\u2019s contributions are highlighted by equity-driven initiatives to support both students and faculty for greater success.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Kristen<\/a>
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September 11, 2024<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKristen A. Lainsbury to join Bates College as vice president …\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Lainsbury, whose appointment is effective Oct. 14, 2024, comes to Bates from Earlham College, where she has served as vice president for marketing and communications since 2021.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Try<\/a>
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May 26, 2024<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTry not to let the success treadmill \u2018obscure the actual livi…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

One of the nation\u2019s foremost journalists, NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly, offered three pieces of life advice to the Class of 2024: Be wary of when success becomes a non-stop treadmill, remember much of life depends on what we choose to see, and hold tight to those lifelong friendships forged at Bates.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Picture<\/a>
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May 10, 2024<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPicture Story: ‘We Thrive, We Rise, Together’\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

An immersive picture story capturing the ebullience, warmth, and resolute optimism that marked the inauguration Bates President Garry W. Jenkins, on May 4, 2024<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Video:<\/a>
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May 10, 2024<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVideo: 10 cheerful, tearful, and inspirational moments from P…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

President Garry W. Jenkins’ inaugural address took his audience through a range of shared emotions. Of the many moving moments in the speech, here are 10.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Say<\/a>
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May 9, 2024<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSay What: Quotable quotes from Batesies, family members, and …\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We gathered brief quotes from 30-plus attendees at the inauguration of Garry W. Jenkins, everyone from Bates student waiters and musicians to the new Bates president’s mom.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Bates<\/a>
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May 4, 2024<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBates College installs Garry W. Jenkins as ninth president\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Installed as the ninth president in Bates College history on Saturday, Garry W. Jenkins used his inaugural address to offer four cornerstones to guide the work of the college. Keeping the college strong and vibrant benefits not only Bates students but U.S. democracy, he said. \u201cThey rise together.\u201d<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"President<\/a>
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April 22, 2024<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFAQs: What to know and expect at the inauguration of Bates Co…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

On May 4, 2024, Bates will install a new president for only the eighth time in its 168-year history.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

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April 5, 2024<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt Bates, new approaches to teaching STEM subjects yield dram…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

At Bates, new approaches to teaching STEM subjects have yielded dramatic results for all students in improved retention outcomes, particularly within its population of Black and Hispanic students.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Bates<\/a>
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December 12, 2023<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBates President Garry W. Jenkins awarded honorary degree by A…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Jenkins, who was honored during the investiture ceremony for the law school’s new president, spoke about the need for effective leadership education in law schools. \u201cBeing an effective lawyer and being an effective leader must be thought of as complementary skills,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Timeline,<\/a>
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October 12, 2023<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTimeline, fun facts, and did-you-knows from past Bates inaugu…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Here are facts, stories, and did-you-knows from all past Bates presidential inaugurations \u2014 plus world and Maine events.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Phyllis<\/a>
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September 8, 2023<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt Convocation, an embrace and promise for the Class of 2027:…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

From the Bobcat cheers coming from the women\u2019s soccer team to President Garry W. Jenkins\u2019 promise to the Class of 2027 that Bates is a place where \u201cyou get to be who you want to be,\u201d the resounding message at Convocation on Sept. 5 was that Bates is a community centered on caring and kindness.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"\u2018They\u2019re<\/a>
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September 1, 2023<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u2018They\u2019re problem solvers\u2019: Facts, figures, talents, and tidbi…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The newest Bates class, 509 students strong, is filled with examples of engagement and action. “They\u2019re problem solvers,\u201d says Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Leigh Weisenburger. Sometimes quite literally.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"President<\/a>
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July 6, 2023<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOn his get-to-know-campus day, President Garry Jenkins meets …\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Garry W. Jenkins, who became Bates’ ninth president on July 1, used Wednesday as his get-to-know-Bates day. And he made an impression wherever he went.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Phyllis<\/a>
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March 10, 2023<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPicture Story: ‘Sometimes…dreams come true’\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Follow along as President-elect Garry W. Jenkins and his husband, Jon J. Lee, get to know Bates folks and the Bates campus during their first official visit, March 6\u20137, culminating in Jenkins’ first remarks to his new community.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

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March 10, 2023<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPresident-elect Garry W. Jenkins\u2019 first remarks: ‘Liste…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Video, photographs, and text capture Garry W. Jenkins’ first remarks as Bates president-elect, on March 7 during an upbeat meet-and-greet event in historic Alumni Gymnasium.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

\"Garry<\/a>
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March 1, 2023<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnnouncing the next Bates president: Garry W. Jenkins, Univer…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A nationally respected legal scholar, proven higher education leader, and a longtime champion of the liberal arts, Garry W. Jenkins will be the college\u2019s ninth president and its first Black president. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article><\/section>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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