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As Garry W. Jenkins, Bates College’s ninth president, received the figurative, and literal, keys to Bates’ future as its new leader today, he did so with gratitude, compassion, and determination.
Read our full story:
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“The function of racist ideas is to make you and I think discrimination doesn’t exist.” -
@DrIbram
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“We have two foundational principles of the rule of law: that we are a country of laws, not men, and that no man is above those laws.” -
@JoyceWhiteVance
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.
@ClaytonAtBates
and honorands (L to R)
@PatrickDempsey
, Wanda Corn '62,
@SenatorCollins
and Geoffrey Canada.
#Bates2017
#BatesCommencement
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“Some conduct is ‘awful but lawful’ – it’s not a crime, or even impeachment worthy. But we don’t like it and don’t want it from a president. In that case, the remedy is voting.” –
@JoyceWhiteVance
on potential next steps after Mueller files his report.
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Notice to all
#Batesies
: These flyers are fake. Your dorm address is a valid legal address. You can register in person on Election Day.
Somebody spread this fake "legal advisory" around at
#batescollege
to try to keep students from heading to the polls Tuesday.
#mepolitics
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.
@chasestrangio
, a prominent
@ACLU
lawyer and advocate whose involvement in landmark legal cases is rooting out harmful policies and debunking inaccurate beliefs about transgender people, will receive a Doctor of Laws degree: (📷: Molly Kaplan/ACLU)
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Bates remains in lockdown and we continue to follow Lewiston Police Department guidance to shelter in place. Campus Safety continues to patrol and monitor campus, and we remain in touch with LPD and Lewiston city officials.
See for the latest updates.
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The Bates College Board of Trustees has unanimously elected Garry W. Jenkins, dean and professor at the University of Minnesota School of Law, to become the next president of Bates, effective July 1, 2023. (📷: © Caroline Yang)
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Meet Our Honorands:
@PatrickDempsey
, an actor who has translated Hollywood success into hope and healing in Lewiston, the city of his birth.
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Each and every day here at Bates, the inspiring life of Benjamin Elijah Mays, Bates Class of 1920, offers us undeniable proof of the emancipating power of education.
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In case anyone is interested, founded in 1855, Bates College is a small residential New England college in Lewiston, Maine, dedicated to the emancipating potential of the liberal arts.
Learn more:
#MareOfEasttown
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Please read this important message from Dean of
@BatesAdmission
and Financial Aid, Leigh Weisenburger.
Bates is a community that encourages and cultivates informed civic action.
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Never more important. Never to be forgotten.
In 2016, John Lewis brought his fearless spirit, powerful message, and generous humanity to Bates as the college's Commencement speaker. RIP, John R. Lewis.
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Jared Golden ’11, D-Maine, wins the ranked-choice vote in
#Maine
’s 2nd Congressional District; he’ll join fellow alum Ben Cline ’94, R-Va., as newly elected members of Congress.
#mepolitics
#Election2018
#BREAKING
: Jarden Golden declared the winner in
#Maine
's 2nd Congressional district race after ranked-choice vote count is completed.
#mepolitics
#Election2018
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With Diverse BookFinder, Bates debuts a one-of-a-kind search engine for diverse children's books. Find a book today:
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It’s a packed house in Muskie Archives for
@JoyceWhiteVance
’s (Class of ‘82) talk on “The Mueller Investigation and The Rule of Law.”
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If you then you don't
don't love deserve
me at my me at my
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We did it! One year ahead of our 2020 goal, Bates attains carbon neutrality. From switching to renewable fuels to student-led culture change, see how we hit this major milestone in
#sustainability
:
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Bates announces $100 million initiative, powered by a $50 million challenge grant from the
@SchulerEdFound
, to expand access for students who are Pell-eligible, low income, or undocumented.
Learn more:
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Can't wait to welcome
@JoyceWhiteVance
'82 back to campus for her talk on "The Mueller Investigation and the Rule of Law," presented by
@BatesHarward
. Join us this Thursday at 7 p.m. in Muskie Archives:
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President
@ClaytonAtBates
confers the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters to
@PatrickDempsey
.
#Bates2017
#BatesCommencement
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She's a scientist, but she's also a scholar in African American Studies. See how Rakiya Mohamed '18 of Auburn, Maine found the answer to the question, "Who Am I?" in the latest "Voices from the Class of 2018."
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The sun set and a full moon ascended.
Photographer Josh Turner '20 visited Lewiston at dusk on Friday, Feb 26, 2021, and made these stunning images.
Visit 📷: batescollege on Instagram to see more of Bates from above.
(📷: Josh Turner ‘20)
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"Son of Lewiston, star of screens large and small, entertainer and philanthropist, you have challenged us as you challenge yourself."
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The day concludes with a beautiful sunset over Lake Andrews.
(📷: Phyllis Graber Jensen)
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We are pleased to announce that Bates plans to hold an in-person Commencement on Thursday, May 27, with two full ceremonies held outside on the Historic Quad, each accommodating one half of the senior class.
Please see President Spencer’s announcement:
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Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
@GenevaLaurita
on securing a major $581,984
@NSF
grant!
The NSF CAREER Award is one of the foundation's most prestigious awards, recognizing both research and teaching.
#FacultyFriday
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Sunday morning on the Historic Quad, Oct. 18, 2020.
(📷: Phyllis Graber Jensen)
#batescollege
#fall
#maine
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Meet the 26-year-old Bates grad who will help determine the
#SuperBowl
winner,
@Bengals
head data analyst Sam Francis '17:
#GoBates
#WhoDey
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With lots of hope and some well-earned joy, the Bates campus is alive and kicking — with COVID protocols, of course. This spectacular sunset on Garcelon Field at the dinner hour provides a vivid example.
See more:
(📷: Sam Mironko ‘21 for Bates College)
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Congratulations to Pulitzer Prize-winning author
@LizStrout
'77 on being named a New York Public Library Lion, the
@nypl
's highest honor given to cultural icons: via
@PressHerald
.
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The stage is (nearly) set for the Inauguration of Garry W. Jenkins as the ninth president of Bates College. We are filled with anticipation for Friday's festivities!
Learn more about President Jenkins, the ceremony, and how you can watch live at
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In his Commencement Address
@nirav_mainecdc
called upon the Class of 2022 to embody the phrase, "Be Someone," by embracing their humility, humanity, and humor.
He also saluted their ability to respond to the COVID pandemic with flexibility and grace.
#Bates2022
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This morning, President Clayton Spencer (
@ClaytonAtBates
) announced the college’s comprehensive plan regarding fall semester for the 2020-21 academic year.
Please see her fall 2020 announcement ➡️:
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We know Mare of Easttown can solve extremely complex cases, but could she solve today’s
@nytimes
mini-crossword?
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For the 2nd time in 3 years, Bates is the No. 1 producer of
@FulbrightPrgrm
Student awards among all U.S. liberal arts colleges!
The college's 24 awards in 2020 — represented in 18 countries — are the most ever by a U.S. liberal arts college:
#Fulbright
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Striking in design and program, Bates College announces state-of-the-art science building embodying our vision for science education and research at the college:
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It's official!
@BatesLacrosse
is now ranked No. 1 in the DIII!
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Together, Bates College and
@gallup
are kicking off a national discussion about the importance of finding purpose in one's work and how higher ed can help. See the full report, "Forging Pathways to
#PurposefulWork
":
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Are we 'McDreaming'?
When Lewiston, Maine's very own
@PatrickDempsey
says one of your Instagram photos is beautiful, you can call it day.
Thanks for your kind words, Patrick!
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.
@NPRKelly
's advice for
#Bates2024
.
1. Don't worship at the altar of success. Try to not let it obscure the actual living of life.
2. Be mindful of what you choose to see in the world. Look for the best in yourself and others.
3. Cherish your friendships and fight for them.
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“What a remarkable day: for me, for my family, and for Bates! Sometimes…dreams come true.”
— President-elect Garry W. Jenkins, addressing the Bates community on March 7, 2023, during an afternoon welcoming event in a packed Alumni Gymnasium.
(📷: Phyllis Graber Jensen)
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Bates announces largest-ever federal grant with $3.97 million
@NSF
award to
@MGreenePhD
to lead development on a groundbreaking visual database to support research on visual recognition with applications for neuroscience & artificial intelligence:
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The torch is lit! Bates has rekindled a cherished tradition as
@GovJanetMills
lights the Bates Outing Club winter carnival torch at The State House in Augusta.
#batescollege
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Are you kidding me? Bates' Marcus Ross TD catch from Sandy Plashkes
#greatcatch
@CACSportsBlog
#NESCAC
@Bates_Football
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#OnThisDay
in 1855, the Maine State Seminary, shortly to become Bates College, a college like few others of its time, was born. Since the very beginning, we've been open to all and have dedicated 162 years to the emancipating potential of the liberal arts.
#HappyBirthdayBates
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Two Bobcats tangle on Capitol Hill as
@JoyceWhiteVance
'82 and
@RepBenCline
'94 go head-to-head in House testimony regarding the Mueller Report. See the full exchange:
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After all the research, essay writing, coursework, campus tours, and applications, the wait is finally over. Congratulations and welcome to the newest members of the Bates Class of 2023!
#BatesBound
#Bates2023
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Bates College attracts record number of applications for
#Bates2022
with 7,688 applicants, a 45% increase over 2016-17. Learn more:
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There goes Dinos! 🙌 "Bates College student carries Cyprus flag in Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony" - via
@sunjournal
. (📷: Sean Haffey/Pool Photo via
@AP
)
#PyeongChang2018
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Two Bates College scientists, biochemist Paula Schlax and physicist Travis Gould, have been awarded nearly $373,000 from the
@NIH
for first-of-its-kind research into the genetic functioning of bacteria that cause Lyme disease:
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We're
#1
! Congratulations to all 23 of our
@FulbrightPrgrm
recipients for making Bates the
#1
Producer of Student
#Fulbright
awards among all U.S. liberal arts colleges. Learn more:
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To
#Bates2020
, the Hathorn bell will still ring in your honor, and we will all be together when we begin our Commencement ceremony at noon on May 31. We invite our community to join us as we celebrate our exceptional class of soon-to-be Bates graduates:
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.
@BatesLacrosse
holds off No. 3 Tufts 19-18 for the WIN! Let's watch those final seconds ONE MORE TIME!
#GoBates
#GoBobcats
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Please see President Jenkins' message to the Bates community at
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Last night was a sweet treat.
The kids had an absolute blast — and we think the trick-or-treaters had fun, too. We could see on our students' faces how good it felt to help bring some joy to our city and home. Thanks to everyone who helped make the campus event such a success.
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Meet Sam Francis '17, a former Bates football and lacrosse player, who is now the Cincinnati
@Bengals
' "one-man analytics department."
New | Sunday’s game between the Bengals and Browns is a unique analytics clash.
Here’s a look on the 2017 college grad who played Division III lacrosse and football who has become a massive part of the Bengals:
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While visiting
@wolfesneck
, a sustainable farm in Freeport, with his family, Bates biology professor
@amtcastle
captured this image of his son Oscar jumping on the rocks with "beautiful, dreamlike" cloud formations looming overhead.
#FacultyFriday
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Congratulations to our very first members of the Bates Class of 2028!
Earlier this morning, Early Decision 1 (ED1) admittances were released by
@BatesAdmission
. We invite the entire Bates community to join us in welcoming the newest Bobcats to the Bates family!
#Bates2028
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It's another great day to be a Bobcat! Please join us in congratulating and welcoming the newest members of the Bates Class of 2025.
#BatesBound
#Bates2025
#EarlyDecisionII
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What an inspiring story. So proud to have David as a member of the Bates family! Congrats!
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BREAKING: Published this morning in the
@chronicle
, Bates has been named a "Top Producer" of Fulbright Student awards for 2023-24, marking 13 consecutive years of excellence with the
@FulbrightPrgrm
.
Read the full announcement:
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Getting ready for Bates 155th Commencement! Looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2021.
#Bates2021
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Tomorrow, the waiting ends. To the future Class of
#Bates2022
,
@BatesAdmission
decisions will be released Saturday at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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Bates professor
@mathyadriana
wins national mathematics teaching award from
@maanow
.
"What I feel about this award is it’s not just an award for me, but for me and my network and my community and my students.”
#FacultyFriday
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The Bates College community proudly celebrates the inauguration of President Garry W. Jenkins on Oct. 27, 2023, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Please join the livestream and be part of a new chapter in Bates history!
Learn more:
(📷: © Caroline Yang)
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Congratulations and welcome home to the first members of
#Bates2024
!
Please join us in welcoming the newest Bobcats to the Bates family.
#BatesBound
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Another beautiful scene captured by our fantastic photographer Phyllis Graber Jensen on Wednesday afternoon.
A rainy day, and the fall foliage simply gets better.
(📷: Phyllis Graber Jensen)
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Benefiting students and scholars alike — while contributing answers to huge challenges facing our Earth — Bates announces an innovative "cohort-hire" initiative to recruit five professors focusing on climate and the environment.
#FacultyFriday
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Only 🔟 more days until the Bates Class of 2022 arrives! The Bobcat is only a *little* excited.
#Bates2022
#GoBates
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In a world...
...One professor gives his all to take his class virtual
...but does he have what it takes?
Find out this spring (next week!) as
@Prof_AJKennedy
brings you "Mechanisms of Memory" 👀⬇️
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Congratulations Bates Class of 2023!
Earlier this morning, the members of
#Bates2023
assembled on Garcelon Field for their official class portrait on May 26, 2023.
(📷: Theophil Syslo)
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Not the outcome we were hoping for tonight, but
@Bates_WBB
can hold their heads up high.
Thank you and Coach Montgomery for giving us all such a fantastic season.
#GoBates
Women's basketball's run ends with 76-54 loss to NYU in second round of NCAA tournament.
Recap:
#mesports
#d3hoops
#gobates
@Sports_SJ
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Congratulations to Bates Professor of Mathematics
@mathyadriana
on winning the Distinguished Teaching Award from
@maanow
's Northeastern section!
Below, see a snippet from Professor Salerno's prize talk, "The Stories We Tell."
Read the announcement ➡️:
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On a hot Labor Day holiday,
@Bates_Football
head coach,
@CoachMalikHall
leads his team in an early morning practice on Garcelon Field. The Bobcats play their season opener at home against Amherst on Sept. 15. (📷: Phyllis Graber Jensen)
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Three-peat!
It’s a great day to be a Bobcat as Bates women’s rowing wins the
@NCAADIII
National Rowing Championship for the third year in a row!!! 🏆 🏆 🏆
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Recognizing Professor of Physics
@NathanLundblad
's groundbreaking experiments in the Cold Atom Laboratory aboard the
@Space_Station
,
@NASA
has awarded him a $1.89 million grant and its prestigious Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal.
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Are you ready for some (Bates) football?
We sure are.
Get fully prepared with our official
@Bates_Football
season preview ⬇️
Football preview: "Enough is enough"
@Bates_Football
determined to make 2019 a season to remember.
#mesports
#d3football
#d3fb
#GoBates
@Sports_SJ
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Could there be anything more lovely than our first snowfall?
(📷: Phyllis Graber Jensen)
#batescollege
#firstsnow
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#Bates2024
, the ducks are waiting for you.
It’s a beautiful day and a great day to be a Bobcat!
Welcome to campus!
#KeepBatesSafe
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It's snowing! ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ The first flurries fall on the Bates Quad. Watch now and take a look around.
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Bates responds to Supreme Court's ruling on race-conscious college admissions.
Please see below for our full statement:
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Congrats to the Megster on being admitted by our friends at
@BowdoinCollege
. You're going to love
#Maine
!
Did you know that Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane's grandfather was notable Bates grad—and 1928 U.S. Olympian in the javelin—Art Sager '26? Even Brian would be impressed.
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DYK that MLK's mentor and
@Morehouse
President, Benjamin E. Mays was a Bates graduate, Class of 1920? Learn more:
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This weekend, a cold front is headed to College Station, Texas as the undefeated Bates women's
#Ultimate
team
@coldfront_ulti
flies south to compete in the
@USAUltimate
DIII nationals for the 4th year in a row: (Footage courtesy of Charles Cleary)
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Happy first day of classes, Bobcats! We hope you have a fantastic fall semester.
(📷: Phyllis Graber Jensen)
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It's a Great Day to be a Bobcat! Congratulations and welcome to the newest members of the Bates Class of 2027.
To our Bates students, staff, faculty, friends and family, we invite you to join us in welcoming the newest clutter of 'Cats below!
#BatesBound
#Bates2027
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Congrats to recent graduate Josie Gillett '19 of Seattle on being named
@Ultiworld
's 2019 Women's D-III College Player of the Year!
See more of Josie's story:
2019 Women’s D-III College Player Of The Year: Bates
@coldfront_ulti
's Josie Gillett --> [Presented By
@vcultimate
&
@NUTC_Amherst
]
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Here we go!
Today’s gorgeous late-summer Maine weather fueled a joyful Opening Day for the 509-member Bates Class of 2027. Hundreds of Bates community members, including President Jenkins, staff, and student leaders, turned out to welcome families and help the newest Bobcats.
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The
@Bates_Football
team's bonfire lit up Bardwell Field Thursday night as the team, led by
@CoachMalikHall
introduced a new tradition that celebrates the start of the Bobcat football season. The Bobcats host Amherst tomorrow, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. on Garcelon Field.
#GoBates
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So proud that Bates is able to assist our state during this historic effort to receive and safely distribute vaccines to Mainers. And thanks to our fellow Maine college & university partners —
@unetweets
,
@smccmaine
, &
@ColbyCollege
. Partnership is key to fighting this pandemic.
Maine colleges lend critical research freezers as state mobilizes for historic vaccine rollout
@KelleyBouchard
reporting.
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Sunrise on Mount David.
We know it's going to be a Great Day to be a Bobcat. Happy Commencement Day,
#Bates2020
, you did it. Soon you'll be a
#BatesGrad
. (📹: Theophil Syslo)
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What a fantastic game. We are so proud of this team. Thank you,
@BatesLacrosse
for a season we'll never forget.
#GoBates
#RollCats
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Least daylight, longest night: winter solstice on the Historic Quad, Dec. 21, 2019.
(📷: Phyllis Graber Jensen)
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