Office of the President Archives
Bates President Garry W. Jenkins signs AAC&U, AAAS “Call for Constructive Engagement”
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the American Association of Colleges and Universities and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences…
An Update on Bates and Federal Actions
Dear members of the Bates community, As we continue to navigate the rapidly changing — and at times confusing — higher education…
A word on recent federal actions and Bates’ commitments
Dear Members of the Bates Community, Like many of you, I have been following the recent executive orders and policy…
Announcing Bates/QuestBridge partnership
Dear Members of the Bates Community, I write to share the exciting news that Bates, along with Harvard College and…
Strategic Planning Update
Dear Members of the Bates Community, I am pleased to announce the membership of a steering committee for Bates’ next…
Holiday Greetings from Bates
As the year comes to a close, we share a few memorable moments from 2024 as an offering of gratitude…
Community Letter Fall 2024
Dear Members of the Bates Community, Now that the fall semester is well underway, I thought I would share some…
Announcement of Vice President for Student Affairs
Dear Members of the Bates Community, I write to share the news that Rosanna Ferro will join the Bates community…
Announcement of Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Dear Members of the Bates Community, I write to share the news that Kristen A. Lainsbury will join the Bates…
Staff Engagement Update: Institutional Areas of Focus
Dear colleagues, As the HR team shared in its latest newsletter, it has been a busy summer on the staff…