Bates College unveils interactive historic map highlighting oldest surviving campus trees
The two oldest trees on the Bates College campus, a hemlock and a red oak, have stood side by side for at least 151 years.
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Bates recognized as top producer of Fulbright U.S. Student awards for fifteenth consecutive year
For the 15th year in a row, Bates College has been named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Student awards by the U.S. Department of State for the 2025–26 academic…
Bates alumni recognized for achievements across journalism, anthropology research, public service
Brian McGrory, a 1984 graduate of Bates College, is returning to the Boston Globe newsroom after stepping down as editor in 2023.
Bates alum Meredith Sallee blends modern dance roots with underwater movement in Sicily
Meredith Sallee, a 2007 graduate of Bates College, has found a unique path in the world of dance by combining her foundation in modern dance with freediving.
Bates graduate Mohammed M. Obaid Shwani named Schwarzman Scholar for study in Beijing
Mohammed M. Obaid Shwani, a 2024 graduate of Bates College, has been selected as a Schwarzman Scholar.
Bates College earns national honors for engagement efforts, graduate earnings
Bates College has received national recognition from the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its commitment to community engagement and for…
Bates College earns national honors for engagement efforts, graduate earnings
Bates College has received national recognition from the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its commitment to community engagement and for…
Grant brings Carolina González Valencia’s documentary on domestic work closer to release
Carolina González Valencia, an associate professor of art and visual culture, is nearing completion of her first feature-length film, “How to Clean a House in 10 Easy Steps.”
Bates College highlights top social media moments from campus life in 2025
In 2025, Bates College’s social media presence saw significant engagement, with more than 1,500 posts across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Bates College first-year seminars hold joint interdisciplinary session featuring collaborative projects
During the final week of the fall semester, two first-year seminar classes at Bates College joined together for a collaborative session in Dana Hall.
Central Maine Community College ranks among Maine’s public institutions with highest in-state tuition and fees in 2024
In 2024, in-state students at Central Maine Community College in Auburn faced college costs totaling $4,140, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Cost of education decreases for all Central Maine Community College students in 2022-23 school year
Tuition for in-state students at Central Maine Community College decreased by 2.7% for the 2022-23 academic year, according to recently released data, according to the latest disclosure from the National…
Cost for all Bates College students increased during 2022-23 school year
Tuition at Bates College increased by 3.4% for the 2022-23 academic year, according to the latest data, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Cost for all Bates College students increased during 2022-23 school year
Tuition at Bates College increased by 3.4% for the 2022-23 academic year, according to the latest data, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Central Maine Community College ranks among Maine’s most affordable public colleges for in-state students in 2024
In 2024, in-state students at Central Maine Community College in Auburn faced college costs totaling $4,140, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Androscoggin County Districts: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?
The most prevalent ethnicity among students enrolled in Androscoggin County districts in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Androscoggin County schools’ student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year
The most prevalent ethnicity among students enrolled in Androscoggin County schools in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Penobscot County schools’ student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year
Among Penobscot County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Androscoggin County boys performed worse in Mathematics test compared to state average
Androscoggin County reported that of 3,790 male students whose results were available, 1,384 were considered proficient in Mathematics in the 2023-24 school year.
Mathematics proficiency of Androscoggin County female students during 2023-24 school year
Androscoggin County reported that of 3,098 female students whose results were available, 935 were considered proficient in Mathematics in the 2023-24 school year.
In 2023-24 school year, 1,504 Androscoggin County boys passed their English Language Arts exams
Androscoggin County reported that of 3,055 male students whose results were available, 1,504 were considered proficient in English Language Arts in the 2023-24 school year.
How did female students fare in English Language Arts in 2023-24 school year?
Androscoggin County reported that of 3,509 female students whose results were available, 2,159 were considered proficient in English Language Arts in the 2023-24 school year.
Male students’ progress in Science in 2023-24 school year
Androscoggin County reported that of 1,062 male students whose results were available, 330 were considered proficient in Science in the 2023-24 school year.
304 female students from Androscoggin County considered proficient in Science in 2023-24 school year
Androscoggin County reported that of 1,026 female students whose results were available, 304 were considered proficient in Science in the 2023-24 school year.
Androscoggin County Education: 12,107 white students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year
Androscoggin County school districts welcomed 12,107 white students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Maine Department of Education.