Bates students demand lower tuition for squeezed semester

A diminished "college experience" ought to cost less, insist more than 500 signers of a petition that details concerns about Bates' plans for the fall. The school, however, insists it has layed out adequate options for on- and off-campus education for its students.

How John Dunjee escaped slavery and came to Bates College in 1866

Status of games unknown, Bates College teams allowed to prepare for fall season

Varsity teams can meet, gather and practice in preparation for the fall sports season. The school doesn't yet know if health guidelines will allow for games, but if so, out-of-conference scheduling is a possibility for some sports.

Bates College eyes big changes on campus for returning students

To combat COVID-19, the Lewiston college calls for testing, masks, social distancing and more to keep its community safe.

Critics: Bates College is ‘a white place’

Accused of racism by, among others, two former employees, the Lewiston college vows to renew its historic pursuit of racial and social justice.

PHOTO: Workers install roof on new Bates College building

The 65,000-square-foot Bonney Science Center is expected to be finished for the fall 2021 semester.

Bates College vows to intensify its anti-racism efforts

College President Clayton Spencer responded this week to critics who complained of structural racism with a plan to combat the problem.

Bates College plans to reopen for fall semester

President Clayton Spencer outlined many changes to the Lewiston campus during a weekend talk to alumni.

Racism at Bates College challenged

More than 500 members of the Bates community this week called on the college president to take swift action to combat racism.

Bates College graduates told to ‘stay strong and walk like you got some sense’

During Bates' 154th commencement, held via livestream due to the coronavirus, President Clayton Spencer and other speakers spoke fondly of the resilience the Class of 2020 showed during its final semester.