Located in Lewiston, Maine, Bates is internationally recognized as a leading college of the liberal arts, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world. Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. With a commitment to affordability, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin.
(see more)Located in Lewiston, Maine, Bates is internationally recognized as a leading college of the liberal arts, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world. Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. With a commitment to affordability, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin.
Students graduate from Bates College
Bates College graduated 469 students from 38 states and 43 countries on May 27, 2021 in an historic double ceremony allowing for social distancing among the graduates and their guests.
Graduation -
Aug 13
Students Graduate from Bates College
Bates College graduated 463 students from 37 states and 52 countries on May 31, 2020. Cumulatively, the Class of 2020 performed 80,000 hours of community service, exemplifying Bates' commitment to community learning and civic action.
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2020 Aug 12
Students named to dean's list at Bates College
The following students have been named to the dean's list at Bates College for the winter semester ending in May 2021. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.88 or higher.
Dean's List -
Jul 30
Students named to dean's list at Bates College
The following students have been named to the dean's list at Bates College for the fall semester ending in December 2020.
Dean's List -
Mar 10
Students Named Dana Scholars at Bates College
Established in 1965 through the support of the Charles A. Dana Foundation, the Dana Scholars Program recognizes exemplary academic excellence and promise, leadership potential, and community service. The program grants awards to twenty students from each first-year class.
Academic Award -
Jan 15
Students named Dana Scholars at Bates College
Established in 1965 through the support of the Charles A. Dana Foundation, the Dana Scholars Program recognizes exemplary academic excellence and promise, leadership potential, and community service. The program grants awards to twenty students from each first-year class.
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2020 Jan 17
Students conduct research at Bates College
More than 240 Bates College students received support from the college in order to accept summer work that facilitated professional exploration and reflection about fulfilling future career paths.
Research / Grant -
2019 Nov 26
Bates graduates receive Fulbright Awards
Named a Top Producer of Fulbright Student awards for the last eight consecutive years, Bates was recognized in 2017-18 for having the most awards among all U.S. bachelor's degree institutions.
Research / Grant -
2019 Jul 25
Bates College students named to NESCAC Fall All-Academic
36 students from Bates College's fall sports teams have received All-Academic honors from the New England Small College Athletic Conference. To be honored, a student-athlete must have reached sophomore academic standing and be a varsity letter winner with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50.
Sports -
2020 Feb 27
Bates students participate in off campus summer experiences
More than 240 students received support from Bates in order to accept summer work that facilitated professional exploration and reflection about fulfilling future career paths.
Work Experience -
2019 Nov 5
Senior Fellows work with Bates College Office of Admission
18 Bates College sniors were selected to serve as a 2019 Senior Fellows in the Office of Admission. In this role, students represented the wider Bates community to prospective students and families. Working with admission staff members, they co-lead information sessions, conducted interviews for domestic and international applicants, provided evaluative interview reports, and supported admission-sponsored events.
Internship -
2019 Oct 30
Students spend summer working with Bates College Office of Admission
15 summer admission interns provided prospective students and their families with an overarching survey and unique perspective into the academic and cultural offerings of Bates.
Internship -
2019 Oct 17
Bates College students study abroad in fall 2018
60% percent of Bates College students elect to study abroad through the college's Center for Global Education. Bates' nationally recognized international education program offers access to academically rigorous and culturally enriching programs in more than 60 countries.
Study Abroad -
2019 Mar 5
Bates College Students Study Abroad
60% percent of Bates College students elect to study abroad through the college's Center for Global Education. Bates' nationally recognized international education program offers access to academically rigorous and culturally enriching programs in more than 60 countries.
Study Abroad -
2019 Jun 27
68 Student Athletes named to NESCAC All-Academic
Sixty-eight students from Bates College's spring sports teams have received All-Academic honors from the New England Small College Athletic Conference. To be honored, a student-athlete must have reached sophomore academic standing and be a varsity letter winner with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50 (raised from 3.40 a year ago).
Achievement (Other) -
2019 Jun 12
Students present environmental capstone projects
Bates College environmental studies majors completed courses in natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities in addition to a 200-hour internship and the community-engaged capstone course in which groups of students pair with a community organization to bring scientific and other types of expertise to a specific project that addresses a community-identified need.
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2019 Apr 15
Bates College debaters participate in The World Universities Debating Championship
Six members of Bates College's Brooks Quimby Debate Council traveled to Cape Town, South Africa, where they participated in The World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC), the largest debate competition in the world.
Club or Organization -
2019 Feb 11
Dana Scholars named at Bates College
Established in 1965 through the support of the Charles A. Dana Foundation, the Dana Scholars Program recognizes exemplary academic excellence and promise, leadership potential, and community service. The program grants awards to twenty students from each first-year class.
Honor Society -
2019 Jan 14
Bates College names community liaisons
Established in 2013, the Bates College Community Liaison Program is supported by the Office of Campus Life and the Harward Center for Community Partnerships. Students who serve as community liaisons for their clubs lead community engagement efforts developing activities, programs, and partnerships that encourage civic learning.
Community Service -
2018 Dec 19
KIPP Academy grad creating social justice group for girls of color
Angela Eustache of Lynn, Mass., a 2016 graduate of KIPP Academy, is working with YWCA in Central Maine as part of her short term program of study at Bates College. The Bates College Short Term is a five-week, intensive period of academic study, research, and exploration for students both on and off campus.
Community Service -
2018 May 3
Longmeadow native receives offer of prestigious Fulbright Student Award
Caroline O'Reilly of Longmeadow, Mass., has received an offer for a prestigious Fulbright Student award for the coming 2018-19 academic year.
Scholarship -
2018 May 29
Students named to dean's list at Bates College
The following students have been named to the dean's list at Bates College for the winter semester ending in April 2018.
Honors List -
2018 May 14
Students named to dean's list at Bates College
The following students have been named to the dean's list at Bates College for the winter semester ending in April 2016
Honors List -
2018 Mar 2