Bates College

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.

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Park School grad partnering with Catholic Charities

Raye Chappell, of Baltimore, a 2014 graduate of Park School, is working with Catholic Charities REPAIR program 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

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

Park School grad building database for subsidized housing

Alexis Hudes, a 2016 graduate of The Park School, is working with Pine Tree Legal Assistance 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

Governor's Academy grad works to support prisoner education

Hanna Condon of Key West, Fla., a 2014 graduate of The Governor's Academy, is working with College Guild to support prisoner education 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

Boothbay Region High School grad works to increase food access in public housing

Sophia Thayer, a 2014 graduate of Boothbay Region High School, is working with Lewiston Housing Authority to increase food access in Lewiston's public housing 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

Deering grad works to develop volunteer program for local women's shelter

Zsofia Duarte, a 2014 graduate of Deering high school is working with The Center for Wisdom's Women in Lewiston, Maine to develop a volunteer program 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

Max Silverman recognized as Newman Civic Fellow for 2015

Bates College junior Max Silverman has been named a Newman Civic Fellow in recognition of his community engagement.

Community Service - 2015 Apr 15

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Mattituck High School grad seeks to improve urban housing

Zev Carter, a 2014 graduate of Mattituck High School is working with Healthy Homeworks as part of his 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