Maine colleges say Supreme Court ruling will harm efforts to create diverse campuses

With race effectively eliminated as a factor in college admissions, Maine schools must refocus their efforts to create diverse student bodies.

Feds found classified papers among Edmund Muskie’s archives at Bates College

The former Secretary of State and U.S. senator from Maine was one of many high-ranking officials who mistakenly held on to secret paperwork.

Students to pay almost 4% more to attend Bates College

Bates to charge $81,382 for tuition, room and board in the coming academic year, though many students get aid

Bates College workers reject proposed union

National Labor Relations Board staffers who counted the ballots said 254 voted against the union while 186 favored it.

Local students make Bates College dean’s list

Bid for a union at Bates College remains stalled in Washington

National Labor Relations Board has yet to rule on Bates' contention that support staff and faculty should not be in the same union.

Bates College names its first Black president

Law school dean Garry Jenkins from Minnesota tapped to succeed Clayton Spencer in Bates' top job.

Worried about rising costs, Bates College plans budget cuts

College says its finances remain strong, but 'serious challenges' are looming.

College students worry about decreasing diversity if affirmative action is overturned

They say their schools would lose an important tool for giving opportunities to marginalized groups and bringing people from different backgrounds together.

Bates College student reportedly assaulted on Lewiston campus

The victim was struck by an unidentified man Wednesday in what was described as an unprovoked assault.