What a start to the year! Since the calendar turned to 2026, we’ve been busy bringing the Bobcat spirit to life across the Northeast. From the cozy, familiar streets of Maine down through the bustling ...

On April 9th at 12:00, craft a decadent dessert or a succulent savory morsel as a pun or homage to your favorite book or classic.

A selection of recent mentions of Bates people in the news, including music and arts achievements, coverage of Bates MLK Day ...

Bates has welcomed a large group of new faculty this year. Seventeen tenured or tenure-track professors joined the college ...

You are invited to The Mount David Summit, our annual celebration of student academic achievement, which will take place on the Bates campus on Friday, April 10, 2026. The Summit brings together ...

That’s what happened when Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies Stephanie Pridgeon brought award-winning director Sandi DuBowski to Bates to screen his critically acclaimed 2024 documentary Sabbath ...

A beloved and brilliant teacher and scholar who secured a seat at the liberal arts table for Bates theater, Andrucki died Feb. 8, 2026, at age 80. A faculty member for 47 years, he was among the ...

Select the “Go” dropdown navigation option from the navigation bar at the top of the desktop. Then select “Connect to Folder”. From the resulting “Connect to Server” window, enter the desired server ...

Lalla Essaydi is a New York-based, Moroccan-born photographer, painter, and installation artist. Over the past decade, she has risen to international prominence with her timely and beautiful work that ...

The Dean of Faculty’s office serves the faculty and academic staff to help ensure the effectiveness of the academic program. Our office manages the academic affairs of over 30 departments and programs ...

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 ...

Bates is proud to recognize the achievements and volunteer contributions of our alumni, parents, and friends through a program of awards and honors. Below you can learn about these awards and about ...