One week ago today 🥺

Such a magical Commencement weekend. A fitting marker to commemorate the years we’ve spent together. Class of 2025, know you’ll always have a home here at Bates.

(David Ernst/Bates College)

#batescollege #commencement #bates2025

Q&A: To Bates Commencement Senior Speaker Aanika Patel, ‘interconnectedness’ is the answer Aanika Patel ’25 will offer this year’s Senior Address during the 159th Commencement on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Meet this year’s Commencement Senior Speaker, Aanika Patel ’25 of Needham, Mass.

In our BatesNews Q&A with Patel, she shares the little moments that made up her Bates experience, how she found community on campus, and what she's up to next. #Bates2025