Office of the President Archives
September 6, 2023
Welcome to the 2023–24 academic session
Welcome to the 2023–24 academic session! I am thrilled to join you in kicking off what promises to be an exciting year of exploration, innovation, and engagement for Bates.
September 5, 2023
Welcome remarks at Opening Convocation: Sept. 5, 2023
Greetings, everyone, and welcome. It is terrific to see you all gathered here, in this very special place, ready to launch a new academic year at Bates.
June 30, 2023
Bates responds to Supreme Court ruling in LGBTQ+ case
Dear Members of the Bates Community, We write to express our serious concern about today’s Supreme Court decision in 303…
June 29, 2023
Bates responds to Supreme Court’s ruling on race-conscious college admissions
Dear Members of the Bates Community: We are deeply disappointed by today’s decision by the Supreme Court, a ruling that…
March 7, 2023
Remarks at Presidential Introduction: March 7, 2023
Garry Jenkins delivered the following remarks to the campus community on March 7, 2023, in Alumni Gymnasium. The occasion marked…