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Lewiston, Maine linktr.ee/batescollege Joined August 2008

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Bates College @BatesCollege Apr 17

What a beautiful spring day for Bates Beginnings!

Thanks to all the Bates Class of 2030 families who visited campus—we hope you left with a better feel for the Bates academic experience, our vibrant campus life, and our welcoming community. Safe travels home!

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A group of prospective students walk away from Bates College's "Commons" dining hall on Alumni Walk. A "Welcome to Bates" sign can be seen in the background.

Bates College @BatesCollege Apr 16

UPDATE: Bates shelter in place has been lifted.

The Lewiston Police Department has notified Bates that there is no explicit threat to campus and Bates is lifting the shelter in place guidance.

Please see the full update at emergency.bates.edu

Bates College @BatesCollege Apr 16

SAFETY ALERT: Bates is in a shelter in place. We have received a report of an armed individual in proximity to campus. We are in contact with LPD and are monitoring the situation closely.

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Bates College @BatesCollege Mar 14, 2025

Happy Pi Day from Bates!

To celebrate, check out this colorful fall scene of Bates' Historic Quad captured by Phyllis Graber Jensen using her 360º Ricoh camera in October 2016.

The number and mathematical constant π, is approximately equal to 3.14159, or 3.14. (📷: PGJ)

Bates College @BatesCollege Mar 13, 2025

It's a Great Day to be a Bobcat! We're aiming high and hoping to hit our goal of 1855 gifts — the year of our founding — by midnight tonight!

Your support helps push forward the Bates experience we all know and love. Let's go, Bobcats!

Make your gift: give.bates.edu/it-s-a-great-d…