Five student groups earned Green Grants to pursue campus sustainability projects this spring. Among the winners was the Maple ...

The Haitian Revolution is widely regarded as one of the most dramatic and significant events in history and is the only slave revolt in the Americas to successfully result in the abolition of slavery.

David Omasombo ’26 and Chiwer Mayen ’26 have shared many basketball courts across their young lifetimes, including historic Alumni Gym, but the first one stands out in their memories for being the ...

In an interview on NBC5 immediately after crossing the finish line, Smith credits “community” and continuing to run with his ...

Unforgettable moments populated May and June at Bates as the academic year closed. Revisit a few of the experiences of ...

Many Bates faculty have received grants, awards, and other acknowledgements of their strong teaching and research. Earlier, we highlighted two English faculty — Jessica Anthony and Myronn Hardy — who ...

“On behalf of the board, I want to express how grateful we are to Scott, Matthew, and Sophie for their willingness to share their considerable expertise with Bates and for the not insignificant time ...

Spending time on campus is a great way to get to know Bates. During your visit, observe the day-to-day life of students here. Take in views of the historic quad, the glass walls of our new Bonney ...

Mary Wheelwright Mitchell was the first female graduate of Bates College. Born in 1846 in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, she worked in the mills to pay her way through college and help her family. She was ...

David Omasombo ’26 and Chiwer Mayen ’26 have shared many basketball courts across their young lifetimes, including historic Alumni Gym, but the first one stands out in their memories for being the ...