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On a purposeful path: Meredith Sallee ’07 dives deep into her Bates dance foundation
On a purposeful path: Meredith Sallee ’07 dives deep into her Bates dance foundation
Meredith Sallee ’07 is directing her decades of dance experience toward a new medium of underwater dancing, which combines freediving with dancing.
Mohammed M Obaid Shwani '24 wins prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship
Mohammed M Obaid Shwani '24 wins prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship
The Schwarzman Scholars program prides itself on its reputation for finding and nurturing students of demonstrated academic excellence from different countries, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Bates photographers' favorite images and videos from 2025
Bates photographers' favorite images and videos from 2025
Revisit 2025 through the eyes of Bates photographers Phyllis Graber Jensen and Theophil Syslo. Their favorite images of the year capture our vibrant campus community through the seasons.
Faculty member Geneva Laurita wins national teaching award
Faculty member Geneva Laurita wins national teaching award
Geneva Laurita, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, was recently named a Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar — one of only eight to receive this national award — in recognition of her commitment to scholarship and undergraduate research.
Bates waives all application fees for prospective students
Bates waives all application fees for prospective students
Bates College will waive the admission application fee, beginning with the Fall 2025 pool of applicants. Previously, domestic applicants paid a $65 application fee and could request to have the fee waived based on their financial needs. The change is effective immediately.
Watch: Open Door with Garry W. Jenkins, President of Bates College
Watch: Open Door with Garry W. Jenkins, President of Bates College
Garry Jenkins brings a rare blend of legal, philanthropic, and academic leadership to the table. His experience spans from leading Wall Street boardrooms to directing one of Maine’s top colleges. Hear about and learn from his diverse leadership ethos when he sits down with Stefanie Manning on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 8 a.m. at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
Bates named a Fulbright Top Producer for 14th straight year
Bates named a Fulbright Top Producer for 14th straight year
“Our outstanding students further Bates’ mission of global engagement in meaningful ways,” says President Garry W. Jenkins, as five Fulbrighters embark on research and teaching around the world.
Bates College to team with QuestBridge to enhance access and experience for low-income students
Bates College to team with QuestBridge to enhance access and experience for low-income students
Bates College today announced a new partnership with QuestBridge, a national nonprofit that connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education.
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Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, is one of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges. It is a welcoming community whose members care deeply about the rigorous, challenging, and rewarding life of ideas and principles, and value their exchange and examination.
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