{"id":40935,"date":"2026-02-19T09:08:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T14:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=40935"},"modified":"2026-05-12T08:21:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:21:18","slug":"welcome-alumni-families-and-friends-clone","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome, Alumni, Families, and Friends!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Fueling 10:1 faculty mentorship and $58k average aid packages, your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Fund gift is an investment in every student.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>

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Fueling 10:1 faculty mentorship and $58k average aid packages, your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Fund gift is an investment in every student.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a>

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Alumni events are your chance to reconnect with a global community that opens doors and offers fresh perspectives.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>

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Alumni events are your chance to reconnect with a global community that opens doors and offers fresh perspectives.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a>

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Strengthen your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ network by volunteering and ensuring a ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ degree remains a powerful, door-opening asset.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>

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Strengthen your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ network by volunteering and ensuring a ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ degree remains a powerful, door-opening asset.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a>

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Every Bobcat is unique…<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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…and so is their connection to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. Worldwide, there are more than 24,000 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ies pursuing their dreams, making a difference, and giving back to their communities. Our alumni are united across generations by the time they spent here in Lewiston, and by the education that prepared them for great things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn how you can connect with your fellow Bobcats and engage with ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ through events, professional networking, and volunteer opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strengthen your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ network by building new and old connections with classmates, faculty, and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From career shifts to life’s big moments, your stories help keep the spirit of your class alive and your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ network connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get the latest alumni updates, event invites, and stories celebrating Bobcat achievements. Discover how to stay involved, no matter where you are.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Latest from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlumni Association presents alumni awards recognizing service…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

At ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Reunion in June, the Alumni Association gathered to present the annual Alumni Council Awards, recognizing the exceptional career and service achievements of five…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College has announced the election of three new trustees, effective July 1: Scott F. Higgins \u201991, P\u201927, Matthew B. Schecter \u201989, P\u201920, and Sophia B. \u201cSophie\u201d Wagener \u201917.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

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In recognition of the two institutions\u2019 decades-long educational partnership, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is making a $75,000 gift to the Maine Museum of Innovation, Labor, and Learning\u2019s new building.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article>

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For many, Commencement is a one-and-done visit. For others in the audience \u2014 local alumni, retirees, and Lewiston friends \u2014 it\u2019s an annual touchstone, rich with memories, friendships, and purpose.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/article><\/section>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n

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Real-time updates from our campus and alumni channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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