Putting COVID-19 behind, Bates College holds traditional graduation

Commencement speaker Dr. Nirav Shah, who is leading Maine's effort to thwart COVID-19, advises graduates to try to "be someone."

Bates researcher says some policies would reduce mass shootings

Michael Rocque said requiring permits to buy a gun and banning large-capacity magazines for guns would save lives.

Bates College taps Dr. Nirav Shah as its commencement speaker

With pandemic fears waning, the college plans a traditional graduation ceremony in May for the first time in three years.

Bates College accused of racial discrimination by its former football coach

Malik Hall, replaced as coach last year, filed a civil rights lawsuit last week against the elite Lewiston college that once employed him

Ukrainian egg decorator brings ancient Easter tradition back to Bates College

Artist Lesia Sochor of Belfast, whose parents were born in Ukraine, says the eggs are a symbol of good health and abundance and are a revered part of the Ukrainian culture.

‘My entire nation is in torture,’ says Bates student from Ukraine

A first-year student at the Lewiston college worries about friends and family in his homeland.

Bates College recognizes local Dana Scholars

Auburn’s Ilyas Bashir makes the rounds as a Golden Gloves boxer

Bashir — an 18-year-old freshmen at Bates College — sees pugilism as an outlet and something that builds character and establishes discipline.

Monmouth student named Dana Scholar at Bates College

Bates College tells students they must wear high-quality masks

As Bates College shifts back to in-person classes, it mandates mask upgrades to help thwart COVID-19.