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August 19, 2022

2026 Families: Drop-off day details

Hello, new Bates families – Drop-off day is just around the corner on Wednesday, August 31. We hope the information…

News & Updates

July 11, 2024

Bates Magazine: Spring 2024

The cover story of the new issue of Bates Magazine features extensive interviews with students and alumni to share the history and current impact of Bates Emergency Medical Services, founded by four Bates students in 1995.

July 9, 2024

Campus Construction Update: July 10, 2024

Bates’ recent architectural adventures have emphasized bringing daylight indoors. We’ve seen it in new construction, such as the Bonney Science Center, and in the renovation of such venerable structures as Dana and Chase halls. The current renovation of 96 Campus Avenue extends that theme.

June 28, 2024

In Gomes Chapel, a Buddhist healing ritual grows, one grain o…

Created in Gomes Chapel this week by Tibetan nuns, the colorful, exquisite sand mandala will be dissolved into Lake Andrews, but its healing energy will remain.