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From President Clayton Spencer
This major fundraising endeavor — the largest in our history — will strengthen the college for decades to come.
A successful student experience involves more than what happens in our classrooms, libraries, and labs.
Bates is distinctive for its attention to the overall experience of its students — and for giving them a strong bridge to life after college.
The Bates Campaign will catalyze student success by strengthening key areas of student life: leadership and student programming, inclusivity, athletics, and Purposeful Work.