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.
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Aug 13
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.
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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.
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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.
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Jan 15
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.
Graduation -
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 April 2020.
Dean's List -
2020 Aug 5
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.
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2020 Feb 27
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 -
2020 Jan 17
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 2019. Though we have been delayed in sharing this news due to our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please know that our pride in our students who reached this high level of academic achievement is as strong as ever. Congratulations to the 572 students on our Dean's List!
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2020 Jul 28
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 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.
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2019 Oct 17
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.
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2019 Jul 25
Students Graduate from Bates College
Bates College graduated 469 students from 36 states and 36 countries on May 26, 2019. Cumulatively, the Class of 2019 performed 80,000 hours of community service, exemplifying Bates' commitment to community learning and civic action.
Graduation -
2019 Jul 10
469 Students Graduate from Bates College
Bates College graduated 469 students from 36 states and 36 countries on May 26, 2019. Cumulatively, the Class of 2019 performed 80,000 hours of community service, exemplifying Bates' commitment to community learning and civic action.
Graduation -
2019 Jul 9
$10,000 grant to help Gwendolyn Whidden create debate program in Rwanda
Thanks to a $10,000 Davis Projects for Peace grant, the recent Bates College graduate will return Rwanda help develop a curriculum on critical thinking and debate.
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2019 Jul 3
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.
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2019 Jun 27
Bates College students award grants to community programs
The James W. Carignan and Sally Larson Carignan Fund for Community Programs supports specific, sustainable projects and partnerships with Bates students.
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2019 Jun 18
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).
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2019 Jun 12
Students' Research Showcased at Bates College's Mount David Summit
217 Bates College students presented research at the 18th Mount David Summit. The annual celebration of academic achievement highlights undergraduate research; student creative work in art, dance, theater, music and film/video; projects conducted in the context of academic courses; and community-engaged research.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
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 2019.
Dean's List -
2019 May 30
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
48 student athletes from Bates College named to NESCAC All Academic
Forty-eight students from Bates College's winter 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).
Academic Award -
2019 Mar 19
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 in Chile
60% percent of Bates 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 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.
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2019 Feb 11
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 2018.
Dean's List -
2019 Feb 7
Students serve on Bates College Martin Luther King Jr. Day planning committee
Each year at Bates, the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an intense multi-day, community-wide opportunity to discuss, teach, and reflect on King's legacy. Eight students served on the committee overseeing the planning and coordination of the event.
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2019 Jan 31
Ariel Lee delivers presentation on summer research
85 Bates students delivered presenations summarizing their summer research. This work was made possible thanks to support through the Dean of the Faculty's office.
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2019 Jan 29