Fast friends since their first year at Bates enjoy a full circle moment on the steps of Coram.
It was a big event for Lauren Cockrill of Huntersville, N.C. (left), Kayleigh Flaherty of Waterville, Maine, and Mallory Johnson of Boulder, Colo., as they celebrated the binding of their senior theses in front of a group of supportive faculty, staff, and friends.
“I chose Bates for the sense of community,” Johnson said. “And everyone here, your presence is proof that I made the right choice. Today we celebrate not just our work, but also a sense of belonging to this beautiful village.”
And even though all three had different majors at Bates — biochemistry, biology and Asian studies, and sociology — their theses all explored issues related to human health and healthcare. Cockrill’s thesis looked closely at the menstrual cycle’s relation to diet, exercise, and recovery while Flaherty’s two theses dealt with medical treatment — specifically, gender authority in traditional Chinese medicine and the use of the ashoka herb in treating severe menstrual cramps. And Johnson’s thesis explored immigrant health inequity in Colorado.
(Phyllis Graber Jensen/Bates College)
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Glitz, glamour, and garnet! We’re throwing it back to the 2026 CATSBYS!
Watch our incredible community come together as we celebrate and honor the best of Bates Athletics.
(David Ernst/Bates College)
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Which is more challenging: getting on the feed or getting a Fulbright?
2026 Fulbright grantees Alexander Duchin ’26 of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., (left) and Aiman Hasan ’26 of Allen, Texas, asked for a picture together.
“We were both excited by our abroad experiences. … We’re interested in the medical field and doing research,” said Alex, who will head to Australia to research the physical effects of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Aiman’s off to Denmark to do cancer research.
The Fulbright program was a great opportunity for them. “We’ve been friends for four years, same major (biochemistry), same classes all throughout. … We just kind of stuck it out. Then we applied for Fulbrights (separate places) and decided, ‘Let’s get our faces on the Instagram!’ And it came to fruition a year later!” Aiman said.
They agreed that it might be as competitive to get on the Bates Instagram feed as to land a Fulbright.
(Phyllis Graber Jensen/Bates College)
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Lights, camera, conversation! 🎬
As part of the @batesfilmfestival , students, faculty, and staff gathered for “Reel Talk,” a Short Term panel discussion on the hit television series “Heated Rivalry.”
Moderated by Benjamin E. Mays ’20 Distinguished Professor of Rhetoric, Film, and Screen Studies, Charles Nero, the 10-person panel — including Bates’ very own @presgarryjenkins ! — explored themes of fandom and fantasy, queerness, cultural stereotypes, and the broader cultural impact of the series.
(David Ernst & Mary Pols/Bates College)
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The thrill of victory! Women’s @batescollegerowing has won the 2026 NESCAC championship!!! The first varsity eight crossed the finish line in 7:06.210 Sunday at the National Invitational Rowing Championship to win gold in their grand final, finishing more than two seconds ahead of runner-up Williams!
It’s the eighth NESCAC title in Bates women’s rowing history and their first since 2022!
#mesports #d3row #gobates
From Bates to the world: Meet our *sixteen!* Bates Fulbright award winners for 2026–2027.
“I am enormously proud of this exceptional group of Fulbright recipients — and the dedicated faculty and staff who supported them throughout the application process and indeed their entire Bates careers,” said Bates President Garry W. Jenkins (@presgarryjenkins ). “The Fulbright program has recognized that these 16 students are profoundly dedicated to learning, meaningful cultural exchange, and scientific discovery.”
Heading to 11 countries across five continents, these Bobcats will spend the next year abroad teaching, conducting research, and carrying out cultural exchange projects around the world as part of the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program. Earlier this year, Bates was recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Student awards for the 15th year in a row.
Read our full Bates News story at the link in our bio 🔗
(Phyllis Graber Jensen, Theophil Syslo/Bates College)
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We did it—together. 🤝
Thank you to the 2,414 alumni, parents, and friends who stepped up during this year’s FBA Challenge to raise a record-shattering $934,068!
This is more than a number—it’s a powerful show of support for our student-athletes and the championship experience we’re building together at Bates.
Thank you for coming together and rising to the challenge! #fbachallenge #thankyou
Wow! What a great social media pop-up event we had today in Commons. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to promote the Friends of Bates Athletics Giving Challenge!
You Bobcats have certainly risen to the challenge so far, with a record-breaking $808,266 as we type. Can we get to a million by the end of the day? Click the link in our bio to contribute!
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Club events like Bates' Cultural Showcase aren't just for fun — although they are a LOT of fun. They're one more place where our vibrant and diverse community comes to life.
Co-hosted by @bates.csa and @batesraicesunidas , the annual performing arts showcase is a chance for Bates students to take to the stage to perform music, dance, and poetry and celebrate their cultural identity and traditions.
When Josiah Johnson ’29 — seen performing in this year's edition in slide 2 — visited Bates as a high school student, he wasn’t sure what it would be like to leave New York City and attend a school that might be so different from his home. While he might have been considering several colleges when the showcase began during his admitted students day, being pulled on stage to participate was a decisive event.
“Hearing that roar of the crowd wasn't just a warm welcome, it was an instinctive confirmation that I wouldn’t have to marginalize my own identity to fit in. In that moment of collective energy, the abstract idea of ‘community’ became a tangible reality, and I knew I had found my place.”
Click the linktree in our bio for the full Bates News story.
(Avery Lehman '25 for Bates College)
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A groundbreaking moment for the future of fitness and well-being at Bates.
The Library Quad was full of energy yesterday as @presgarryjenkins and members of the Bates community ceremonially broke ground on the Stoddard Fitness and Well-Being Center. This project represents a major investment in the student experience and the future of campus — a proud moment reflecting our shared commitment to holistic health and community connection.
We were also honored to celebrate Jon W. Brayshaw ’90, P’25 and Jocelyn Stoddard Brayshaw ’88, P’25, whose $10 million gift was instrumental in bringing this project to life.
To learn more about the Stoddard Fitness and Well-Being Center, visit bates.edu/fitness or click the link in our bio.
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The next four years of your life are waiting for you!
To our Bates 2030 Bobcats, the final deadline to respond to your offer of admission is tonight, Friday, May 1, at midnight (11:59 p.m.). We can’t wait to see you!
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