Bates College Alumni

Bates is excited to introduce Tuck Business Essentials this Short Term led by Peter Friedman ’92 and taught by faculty from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. bates.edu/news/2025/03/2…

Each season, Bates student-athletes bring that passion to life through sportraits—playful, creative photographs taken on media day that showcase not just their sport but also their personalities, interests, and team spirit. bates.edu/news/2025/03/2…

February at Bates was a month of achievement and community! Women's basketball celebrated Senior Day with a thrilling win. Winter Carnival brought excitement with an a cappella showcase. Plus, students presented at the Maine Jewish Film Festival. bates.edu/news/2025/03/1…

Time to elevate our student-athletes! 🚀 Like Babacar Pouye ’27 soaring for that dunk, let's lift our teams to new heights during the 2025 FBA Challenge, April 30-May 2. Mark your calendars! #FBAChallenge #fba_challenge" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bates.edu/alumni/friends…

Remembering Thomas Moser, a master craftsman and former faculty member who passed away at 90. A tenured associate professor turned woodworker, Moser founded a renowned furniture business. His pieces exemplified simplicity, elegance, and sustainability. bates.edu/news/2025/03/1…

ICYMI ALUMNI UPDATE: Lisa Genova ’92 continues to inspire with her unique blend of neuroscience and storytelling. Known for her bestselling novel Still Alice, she captivates readers again in her book, More or Less Maddy. Check out her latest interview! authormagazine.org/interviews/202…

🐾 ICYMI: On #GreatDayToBeABobcat (more than 2,499 donors, $1.24M raised!), we shared CatFacts! Over the past 100 years, Euterpe Boukis Dukakis ’25 made history at Bates. 🔬 Chem research began. ⛷️ NCAA skiing debuted. Plus more! ⬇️ bates.edu/news/2025/03/1…

Experience Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull at Bates, where art, love, and legacy come to life! Directed by Joshua N Hsu, this production features a "deconstructed dacha" set and intimate audience interactions, blending tradition with bold new interpretations. picturestories.bates.edu/the-ordinary-a…

ALUMNI UPDATE: Brian Staskawicz ’74, Director of Sustainable Agriculture, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Wolf Prize in Agriculture for his groundbreaking research in plant immunity over the past 40+ years. Congratulations, Brian! 🌟 innovativegenomics.org/news/brian-sta…

🎉 Another incredible #BatesGreatDay, and wow - you've done it again! 🐾 Counting continues, but more than 2,499 donors gave over $1,247,332 dollars in support of Bates. We’re inspired. We’re grateful. We’re amazed! 🌟

✨ The day we've all been waiting for is HERE! Happy Great Day! Bobcats, today we're aiming high: 1,855 gifts by midnight! Join our live stream at Noon EDT and be part of something extraordinary! 🐾 Your best gift awaits: give.bates.edu/it-s-a-great-d…

📚 Follow Campbell ’28 through a day in the life at Bates! These daily interactions and opportunities make the Bobcat experience special - and demonstrate what your generosity makes possible. Make your best gift on March 13 for Great Day! givecampus.com/yryz92

Your Bates education transforms lives!🐱 When Bobcats come together, we create life-changing opportunities for current and future students. Make your best gift on Bates Great Day, March 13, and help us unleash even more potential! givecampus.com/mkuhg5

Bates College faculty are making headlines! 🌟 Therí Pickens' poetry collection praised, Rebecca Herzig's research cited in the NY Times, Paul Shea analyzing Samsung, and Paul Schofield winning the APA's prize for op-ed on homelessness. bates.edu/news/2025/02/2…

Join us for Bates Great Day! Tune in on March 13 at Noon EST for a livestream celebration with President Jenkins, special segments with Dean Reese, student interviews, and more. Support today's Bobcats by making your Great Day gift by March 13! givecampus.com/3zz2mn

ALUMNI UPDATE: Congrats to Thomas Bowden ’09 on being appointed CEO of Frisbie Memorial Hospital! After a successful tenure as president of Rockledge Hospital in Florida, this New England native is back to lead the Rochester, NH facility. seacoastonline.com/story/lifestyl…

Have you discovered our Bates Bazaar yet? It's a curated collection of curious and quirky Bates-related items from the past that are just a click away online! Check out what items are featured in the latest edition. bates.edu/news/2025/02/2…

Meet Samantha Simmons ’24, who shares why she’s inspired to give her support to the next generation of Bobcats. Bates gave us its best, and together, we ensure today’s Bobcats get the best Bates has to offer. Make your best gift on March 13 for Great Day! givecampus.com/3zz2mn

🐾 Don't miss our exciting lineup of events happening in March. Including Great Day to be a Bobcat, regional events from New England to DC and plenty of Professional Development Workshops. Check out all the events we have to offer! bates.edu/alumni/all-eve…

Check out the final installment of our 50th anniversary Puddle Jump coverage. You won't want to miss this picture story of friendship spanning five decades and a tradition that continues to bring the Bates community together winter after winter. picturestories.bates.edu/founders-dipnb…