Celebrating Clayton Spencer Telling the Story of the Eighth Bates College President, 2012–2023

From the arrival of the Class of 2026 with their loved ones and their “stuff,” to the faculty settling into their new spaces in the rejuvenated Dana Hall, to encounters with colleagues in virtually every corner of our campus, these past few weeks have brought a palpable energy back to Bates. 

Dear Members of the Bates Community, As we enter the new academic year, I write to provide you with an…