More than 500 members of the Bates community this week called on the college president to take swift action to combat racism.
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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.
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A ‘bleak outlook’ for Bates as college tries to cope with COVID-19
Worried about ‘an existential threat’ to Bates, its staff and junior faculty want more say in how the college plans for the pandemic.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Bates College to start building a Veterans Plaza on its campus
The site would honor the college’s veterans and provide a spot to contemplate the heavy toll of war.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
Bates professor tries to help rural schools cope with COVID-19
Mara Tieken has created a national resource hub to share pandemic information that might benefit struggling rural schools.
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Maine college leaders collaborating on ‘framework’ to reopen campuses
Presidents of Maine’s public and private colleges and universities are hoping to present recommendations to Gov. Janet Mills next month.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Bates College adds voices to its quest to plan for COVID-19
After students sought input in the process, college officials opened the door for their participation in figuring out what to do next semester. Bowdoin and Colby colleges are also planning for a ‘different’ return to class.
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COVID-19 has already cost Bates College up to $2 million
It is likely to sock the Lewiston college for millions more in the months ahead, despite the school’s efforts to control costs — including pay and hiring freezes.
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Education-minded Bates student serves Rumford on school board
Travis Palmer, 21, is coping with remote learning at college while helping ensure RSU 10 students are taught and fed during pandemic.
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Bates College considers changes for its fall semester
Administrators trying to figure out if campus can operate normally in the coming academic year.