Bates students are getting a firsthand look at 7,000 years of ancient climate history with a group of lake sediment cores ...

Nine members of the faculty have received promotions, including seven tenure awards, effective Feb. 6. The promotions were ...

Four Bates seniors are hoping to get the chance to spend the next year seeking answers to some big questions. Finalists for the Watson Fellowship, these students are exploring differing approaches to ...

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 former corporate attorney, Katherine Segal Frekko previously worked at Winston & Strawn LLP in Washington, D.C. She now focuses her time on a variety of nonprofit activities, including serving on ...

The Eastern white pine has great significance to wildlife. Numerous species of songbirds and small mammals feed on white pine seeds, while snowshoe hares and various deer graze on the needles. The ...

The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a medium to tall tree native to North America. A member of the Fagaceae family, this tree is closely related to other commonly known trees such as all species ...

Our new grant program helps the Bates community get involved in sustainability work on campus – Bates Green Innovation Grants. Here’s how it works: 1) Identify a problem or something you’d like to see ...

The College is closed between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day and Thanksgiving Day through Saturday. Bates Community Members can access most buildings with their Bates ID Monday-Friday between 7am ...

Welcome to the Bates College campus tour. This tour website provides a detailed overview of our academic buildings, administrative offices, athletic facilities, campus features, residential buildings, ...

Two face-on spiral galaxies take up almost the entire view, both set against the black background of space. At first glance, their bright cores, and red and blue spiral arms make the galaxies look ...