Welcome, and welcome back, to BatesNews for 2024–25

By Jay Burns —
Published on August 23, 2024

Welcome to the first edition of BatesNews for 2024–25, and a special welcome to parents, students, and families of the incoming Class of 2028, who are receiving BatesNews for the first time and who arrive on campus Thursday, Aug. 29.

What it is

Produced by Bates Communications and Marketing, BatesNews shares college stories and news with Bates alumni, students, parents, friends, and the campus community.

When it is

BatesNews is emailed every Friday except during college breaks and the month of July. The Bates community also receives a Tuesday companion email, Sports Update, with the latest results, honors, and stories from Bobcat sports.

Magazine Editor and BCO Editorial Director H. Jay Burns visits June Lovelace Griffin '36 at her 21 Delcliff Lane home in Lewiston to share the online story about her passion for painting. — For a *BatesNews* story several years ago, editor Jay Burns interviews centenarian Lovelace Griffin, Class of 1936, at her home near campus. The photograph was created by Phyllis Graber Jensen, who produces the monthly slideshow for *BatesNews* among many image-driven projects.

Bring a friend

All Bates alumni, parents, students, faculty, and staff receive BatesNews. If you have a friend or other family member who wants to receive these weekly Bates emails, here’s how to subscribe.

Have questions? Feel free to email Jay Burns, the editor.

What you’ll see

In addition to news and features about Bates people and college life, BatesNews offers these continuing series:

This Month at Bates, the monthly slideshow of Bates photography by Phyllis Graber Jensen and Theophil Syslo.
Campus Construction Update, a longrunning, witty, and detailed chronicle of Bates facilities projects by Doug Hubley.
Faculty in the News and Alumni in the News, an aggregation of stories about Bates and Bates people that have appeared in the news media.
Immersive Picture Stories and multimedia storytelling by the Bates Communications and Marketing team.
Library Lost & Found, an occasional text and photographic dive into the Lost and Found collection at Ladd Library by Jay Burns.

Let’s get social

You can also follow Bates College on these social channels:

Aaron Morse of Athletics Communications produces the weekly sports podcast, the Bates Bobcast, featuring interviews with students, coaches, and alumni. Bobcat sports enthusiasts can follow @BatesSports on X, @GoBatesBobcats on Instagram, and @BatesCollegeAthletics on Facebook. Other college programs and departments often have their own social media outlets, too.