Presidential Inauguration
Bates celebrated the installation of Garry W. Jenkins as the ninth president of Bates College on May 4, 2024.
President Jenkins
Garry W. Jenkins is a nationally respected legal authority, an accomplished scholar, and an experienced higher education leader.
Watch the Inauguration
Watch the installation of Garry W. Jenkins as the ninth president in Bates College history.
Presidential History
Learn about the past Bates presidents and their work to sustain the college’s excellence.
Complete List of Delegates
Delegates from Colleges, Universities and Learned Societies
Letters and Greetings
In advance of his inauguration, President Garry W. Jenkins received well wishes from other college presidents.
Inauguration Planning Committees
Rosters for the Program and Planning and Implementation Committees
Share Your Well Wishes With Garry
Welcome Garry to the Bates Community