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🐾 Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat! Follow for alumni news, events, and ways to stay connected with Bates! #batesalumni
As the days get shorter, it’s the perfect time to connect and share some Bobcat warmth. Come network, learn something new, or just catch up with fellow alumni.
Click the link to view all our upcoming events! www.bates.edu/alumni/all-e...
Click the link to view all our upcoming events! www.bates.edu/alumni/all-e...
November 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
As the days get shorter, it’s the perfect time to connect and share some Bobcat warmth. Come network, learn something new, or just catch up with fellow alumni.
Click the link to view all our upcoming events! www.bates.edu/alumni/all-e...
Click the link to view all our upcoming events! www.bates.edu/alumni/all-e...
Step inside the story of a leader whose career bridges law, philanthropy, and higher education. On Sept. 17, join our very own Garry W. Jenkins as he discusses the core principles guiding his impactful journey.
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August 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Step inside the story of a leader whose career bridges law, philanthropy, and higher education. On Sept. 17, join our very own Garry W. Jenkins as he discusses the core principles guiding his impactful journey.
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We're throwing it back to 1894 with this incredible photo of a Bates dorm room, taken by Miles Greenwood (Class of 1891)!
Bobcats, we have a feeling you know this one! What building is pictured here?
Bobcats, we have a feeling you know this one! What building is pictured here?
August 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We're throwing it back to 1894 with this incredible photo of a Bates dorm room, taken by Miles Greenwood (Class of 1891)!
Bobcats, we have a feeling you know this one! What building is pictured here?
Bobcats, we have a feeling you know this one! What building is pictured here?
📢 Registration is officially OPEN for Back to Bates Weekend 2025!
On October 3rd and 4th, get ready to reconnect with friends, faculty, and the entire Bates community.
Don't miss out on this beloved Bates tradition - register today!
www.bates.edu/back-to-bates/
On October 3rd and 4th, get ready to reconnect with friends, faculty, and the entire Bates community.
Don't miss out on this beloved Bates tradition - register today!
www.bates.edu/back-to-bates/
August 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
📢 Registration is officially OPEN for Back to Bates Weekend 2025!
On October 3rd and 4th, get ready to reconnect with friends, faculty, and the entire Bates community.
Don't miss out on this beloved Bates tradition - register today!
www.bates.edu/back-to-bates/
On October 3rd and 4th, get ready to reconnect with friends, faculty, and the entire Bates community.
Don't miss out on this beloved Bates tradition - register today!
www.bates.edu/back-to-bates/
📢 Save the Date, Bobcats! 📢 Get ready to return to campus for Back to Bates Weekend, October 3-4, 2025! 🍂 We're planning an unforgettable weekend celebrating all things Bates. Mark your calendars now – more details coming soon.
#BackToBates #BatesCollege #BatesAlumni #BatesCommunity #FallFoliage
#BackToBates #BatesCollege #BatesAlumni #BatesCommunity #FallFoliage
July 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
📢 Save the Date, Bobcats! 📢 Get ready to return to campus for Back to Bates Weekend, October 3-4, 2025! 🍂 We're planning an unforgettable weekend celebrating all things Bates. Mark your calendars now – more details coming soon.
#BackToBates #BatesCollege #BatesAlumni #BatesCommunity #FallFoliage
#BackToBates #BatesCollege #BatesAlumni #BatesCommunity #FallFoliage
Join us in celebrating the inaugural Bates Athletics Hall of Fame Class on October 4! We're thrilled to honor ten inductees and eight legacy honorees.
Bates athletics announces inaugural Hall of Fame class - Bates College
Bates College has announced the inaugural class of its new Athletics Hall of Fame, celebrating 10 inductees and eight legacy honorees.
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July 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Join us in celebrating the inaugural Bates Athletics Hall of Fame Class on October 4! We're thrilled to honor ten inductees and eight legacy honorees.
ALUMNI UPDATE: Bates welcomes back Hannah Fitts ’20! Our All-American & 3x NCAA champ returns as asst. men's rowing coach & recruiting coordinator. The Bates community is so thrilled to have her back! #BatesAlumni #GoBobcats 🚣
Hannah Fitts '20 returns to Bates as assistant men's rowing coach and recruiting coordinator - Bates College
Bates women's rowing All-American and three-time NCAA champion Hannah Fitts '20 has returned to campus as the assistant men's rowing coach and recruiting coordinator,
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July 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
ALUMNI UPDATE: Bates welcomes back Hannah Fitts ’20! Our All-American & 3x NCAA champ returns as asst. men's rowing coach & recruiting coordinator. The Bates community is so thrilled to have her back! #BatesAlumni #GoBobcats 🚣
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It’s not every day your debut book gets excerpted in @rollingstone.com.
Science writer @laurapoppick.bsky.social ’10 puts her Bates geology degree to expert use in "Strata: Stories from Deep Time," a review of Earth’s 4.54-billion-year history, out July 15.
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Science writer @laurapoppick.bsky.social ’10 puts her Bates geology degree to expert use in "Strata: Stories from Deep Time," a review of Earth’s 4.54-billion-year history, out July 15.
➡️ www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
July 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It’s not every day your debut book gets excerpted in @rollingstone.com.
Science writer @laurapoppick.bsky.social ’10 puts her Bates geology degree to expert use in "Strata: Stories from Deep Time," a review of Earth’s 4.54-billion-year history, out July 15.
➡️ www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Science writer @laurapoppick.bsky.social ’10 puts her Bates geology degree to expert use in "Strata: Stories from Deep Time," a review of Earth’s 4.54-billion-year history, out July 15.
➡️ www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Building their own futures, literally! 💡 This year, 4 Batesies crafted interdisciplinary majors, from human rights to creative marketing. Learn how they're making their mark:
Outside-the-box Batesies: Meet five DIY students who created their own majors
Designing new paths through the Bates curriculum, these seniors crafted interdisciplinary majors that speak to their passions and futures.
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July 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Building their own futures, literally! 💡 This year, 4 Batesies crafted interdisciplinary majors, from human rights to creative marketing. Learn how they're making their mark:
The Board of Trustees welcomes four distinguished new members: Sarah E. Norris P’26, Peter J. Friedman ’92, P’24, P’26, Jeanmarie Hester Cooper ’85, P’19, and Jennifer VanBelle ’90.
Bates College Board of Trustees elects four new members effective July 1, 2025
Bates College has announced the election of four new trustees, effective July…
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July 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The Board of Trustees welcomes four distinguished new members: Sarah E. Norris P’26, Peter J. Friedman ’92, P’24, P’26, Jeanmarie Hester Cooper ’85, P’19, and Jennifer VanBelle ’90.
ALUMNI UPDATE: Timothy Lee ’97
Tim Lee, director of exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Utah was featured for his part in unveiling a new exhibit, "The Mysteries of the Ice Age".
Congrats Tim!
Tim Lee, director of exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Utah was featured for his part in unveiling a new exhibit, "The Mysteries of the Ice Age".
Congrats Tim!
New Utah exhibit offers unique perspective on mammoth, other aspects of the ice age
Natural History Museum of Utah's newest temporary exhibit serendipitously offers a new lens on the state's newest mascot, and how ice changed Utah.
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July 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
ALUMNI UPDATE: Timothy Lee ’97
Tim Lee, director of exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Utah was featured for his part in unveiling a new exhibit, "The Mysteries of the Ice Age".
Congrats Tim!
Tim Lee, director of exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Utah was featured for his part in unveiling a new exhibit, "The Mysteries of the Ice Age".
Congrats Tim!
ALUMNI UPDATE: Dr. Michael Ambra ’07 🌟
Recognized in Marquis Who's Who for his noteworthy achievements! Over a decade in dental medicine, patient-first approach at Ambra Dental Care, & voted Top NH Dentist 10 years straight. Congrats!
Recognized in Marquis Who's Who for his noteworthy achievements! Over a decade in dental medicine, patient-first approach at Ambra Dental Care, & voted Top NH Dentist 10 years straight. Congrats!
Marquis Who's Who Honors Michael Ambra, DMD, for Expertise in Restorative Dentistry
June 25, 2025 -- Michael Ambra, DMD, recognized for his dental practice at Ambra Dental Care
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June 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
ALUMNI UPDATE: Dr. Michael Ambra ’07 🌟
Recognized in Marquis Who's Who for his noteworthy achievements! Over a decade in dental medicine, patient-first approach at Ambra Dental Care, & voted Top NH Dentist 10 years straight. Congrats!
Recognized in Marquis Who's Who for his noteworthy achievements! Over a decade in dental medicine, patient-first approach at Ambra Dental Care, & voted Top NH Dentist 10 years straight. Congrats!
Throwback to the joy of the Bates Alumni Parade 2025! 🥳 Even a little rain couldn't stop the celebration and connection at this cherished Bates tradition. #BatesCollege #AlumniParade #BatesReunion
Alumni Parade 2025 by Bates College on Exposure
Whether winding around Garcelon Field, as it did a century ago, or down Alumni Walk, as it has in recent years, or circling most of the 200-meter Slovenski Track in Merrill Gym, as it did this year on...
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June 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Throwback to the joy of the Bates Alumni Parade 2025! 🥳 Even a little rain couldn't stop the celebration and connection at this cherished Bates tradition. #BatesCollege #AlumniParade #BatesReunion
What an incredible celebration of Pride Month! 🎉 Our Out and Proudly Regional Events lit up six cities—Boston, NYC, DC, Philly, Denver, and San Fran—with the vibrant spirit of community and pride. Huge thanks to our NESCAC friends for partnering in making these unforgettable events happen! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
June 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
What an incredible celebration of Pride Month! 🎉 Our Out and Proudly Regional Events lit up six cities—Boston, NYC, DC, Philly, Denver, and San Fran—with the vibrant spirit of community and pride. Huge thanks to our NESCAC friends for partnering in making these unforgettable events happen! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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In case you missed it: @theguardian.com named Angela Duckworth's Bates Commencement address one of the best graduation speeches of 2025.
Duckworth's advice to grads? Put your phone in the other room.
See the full article 🔗: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Duckworth's advice to grads? Put your phone in the other room.
See the full article 🔗: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
June 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
In case you missed it: @theguardian.com named Angela Duckworth's Bates Commencement address one of the best graduation speeches of 2025.
Duckworth's advice to grads? Put your phone in the other room.
See the full article 🔗: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Duckworth's advice to grads? Put your phone in the other room.
See the full article 🔗: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
🌱 Exciting news from Bates! 🎉 The 2025 Green Innovation Grants are supporting incredible sustainability projects across campus, from theater paint-waste reduction to more tools for the bike exchange, and new compost bins. Empowering a greener future!
2025 Green Innovation Grants support sustainability projects for theater, the Bates garden, and more
The grants award up to $10,000 to fund creative sustainability solutions proposed by Bates students, faculty, and staff.
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June 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
🌱 Exciting news from Bates! 🎉 The 2025 Green Innovation Grants are supporting incredible sustainability projects across campus, from theater paint-waste reduction to more tools for the bike exchange, and new compost bins. Empowering a greener future!
🎉 ALUMNI UPDATE: Shawna-Kaye Lester ’08 was recently featured on 12 Minute Convos podcast! Since graduating from Bates, she's helped 400+ applicants win $6M+ in scholarships to top schools like Harvard, MIT & Princeton through her company Memorable Essay.
Shawna-Kaye helps people get into their dream schools and programs by teaching them how to be memorable /Ep2288
Shawna-Kaye Lester has helped over 400 ambitious applicants win more than US $6 million in scholarships to some of the top tertiary institutions in the....
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June 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
🎉 ALUMNI UPDATE: Shawna-Kaye Lester ’08 was recently featured on 12 Minute Convos podcast! Since graduating from Bates, she's helped 400+ applicants win $6M+ in scholarships to top schools like Harvard, MIT & Princeton through her company Memorable Essay.
🎉 ALUMNI UPDATE: Cheryl Orr ’84, Partner at Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP, has been named a "Top Woman Lawyer 2025" by the Daily Journal — Congrats!
Musick, Peeler & Garrett Partner Cheryl Orr Named a Top Woman Lawyer in California
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June 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
🎉 ALUMNI UPDATE: Cheryl Orr ’84, Partner at Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP, has been named a "Top Woman Lawyer 2025" by the Daily Journal — Congrats!
A beautiful Bates connection! ❤️ For 11 years, Carmen has been the "Lewiston grandmother" to the Carmona siblings Jose ’25, Christopher ’18, Alanis ’18, and Carolina ’22.
Four Bates siblings, their ‘Lewiston grandmother,’ and one last Commencement celebration
Since 2014, a succession of four Bates siblings from Chicago have been able to lean on Lewiston neighbor Carmen Thibodeau for rides, rest, and real connection.
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June 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A beautiful Bates connection! ❤️ For 11 years, Carmen has been the "Lewiston grandmother" to the Carmona siblings Jose ’25, Christopher ’18, Alanis ’18, and Carolina ’22.
We are incredibly proud to unveil our inaugural Hall of Fame Class, honoring those whose accomplishments have shaped the legacy of sports.
Bates athletics announces inaugural Hall of Fame class - Bates College
Bates College has announced the inaugural class of its new Athletics Hall of Fame, celebrating 10 inductees and eight legacy honorees.
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June 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
We are incredibly proud to unveil our inaugural Hall of Fame Class, honoring those whose accomplishments have shaped the legacy of sports.
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Congratulations again to the unforgettable Bates Class of 2025!
We hope you enjoy a few scenes from Sunday’s Commencement ceremony.
Relive, or re-watch, the full experience, now available on the Bates YouTube channel ⬇️: youtu.be/QGD0N81CRa4?...
Seniors, we miss you already!
We hope you enjoy a few scenes from Sunday’s Commencement ceremony.
Relive, or re-watch, the full experience, now available on the Bates YouTube channel ⬇️: youtu.be/QGD0N81CRa4?...
Seniors, we miss you already!
May 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Congratulations again to the unforgettable Bates Class of 2025!
We hope you enjoy a few scenes from Sunday’s Commencement ceremony.
Relive, or re-watch, the full experience, now available on the Bates YouTube channel ⬇️: youtu.be/QGD0N81CRa4?...
Seniors, we miss you already!
We hope you enjoy a few scenes from Sunday’s Commencement ceremony.
Relive, or re-watch, the full experience, now available on the Bates YouTube channel ⬇️: youtu.be/QGD0N81CRa4?...
Seniors, we miss you already!
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For a close-up look at Commencement 2025, explore our Picture Story—captured through the lens of Bates photographer Phyllis Graber Jensen and the words of this year’s speakers and honorees.
#batescollege #commencement2025 #picturestory
#batescollege #commencement2025 #picturestory
Commencement 2025 by Bates College on Exposure
From Commencement speaker Angela Duckworth’s striking call to “shape your situation before it shapes you” to President Garry W. Jenkins’ charge to lead lives of purpose and be staunch defenders of hig...
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June 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
For a close-up look at Commencement 2025, explore our Picture Story—captured through the lens of Bates photographer Phyllis Graber Jensen and the words of this year’s speakers and honorees.
#batescollege #commencement2025 #picturestory
#batescollege #commencement2025 #picturestory
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One week ago today 🥺
Such a magical Commencement weekend. A fitting marker to commemorate the years we’ve spent together. Class of 2025, know you’ll always have a home here at Bates.
(David Ernst/Bates College)
#batescollege #commencement #bates2025
Such a magical Commencement weekend. A fitting marker to commemorate the years we’ve spent together. Class of 2025, know you’ll always have a home here at Bates.
(David Ernst/Bates College)
#batescollege #commencement #bates2025
June 1, 2025 at 10:12 PM
One week ago today 🥺
Such a magical Commencement weekend. A fitting marker to commemorate the years we’ve spent together. Class of 2025, know you’ll always have a home here at Bates.
(David Ernst/Bates College)
#batescollege #commencement #bates2025
Such a magical Commencement weekend. A fitting marker to commemorate the years we’ve spent together. Class of 2025, know you’ll always have a home here at Bates.
(David Ernst/Bates College)
#batescollege #commencement #bates2025
Six Bates College alumni, including 5 Class of 2025 grads, offered Fulbright Student Awards for 2025-26! 🌍 That's 14 years straight as a Top Producer. Congratulations on this major accomplishment!
Bates announces six new Fulbright Student awards for 2025–26
Six young Bates College alumni, including five newly minted graduates, have been offered Fulbright Student awards for 2025–26. Bates has been honored as a Fulbright Top Producer 14 straight years.
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June 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Six Bates College alumni, including 5 Class of 2025 grads, offered Fulbright Student Awards for 2025-26! 🌍 That's 14 years straight as a Top Producer. Congratulations on this major accomplishment!
The 504 members of the Class of 2025 truly embody grit & purpose! Congrats to our grads from 38 states & 31 countries. Welcome to the alumni community!
You can shape your situation before it shapes you, Bates grads told at 159th Commencement
Bates Commencement speaker Angela Duckworth, author of "Grit," told the seniors to embrace “situation modification” — change your physical environment, especially your phone's proximity, to protect yo...
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May 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The 504 members of the Class of 2025 truly embody grit & purpose! Congrats to our grads from 38 states & 31 countries. Welcome to the alumni community!