Here’s how some Maine colleges scored in the 2020 U.S. News rankings

Colby, Bates and Bowdoin are in the top 25 for liberal arts schools while the University of Maine ranks 100th among public universities.

New students at Bates College told to become activists

A legendary labor leader, Dolores Huerta, said during convocation that students need to lead the effort to change America.

PHOTO: Move-In Day at Bates College

Bates College receives its largest-ever federal grant

Nearly $4 million from the National Science Foundation will allow the college to create a new database of video images useful for research on artificial intelligence and neuroscience.

Lewiston-Auburn has history of benefiting from Bates College research

As officials in Auburn debate whether to use the results of a Bates College land-use survey, the Sun Journal looked at other student research projects that have led to policy decisions in the Twin Cities.

Bates, CMCC make big renovations to athletic facilities

Bates College and Central Maine Community College have spent the summer upgrading, renovating and installing new athletic facilities.

PHOTOS: Aerial view of Bates College construction project

A bird's-eye view of Bates College and the Bonney Science Center being built at Campus Avenue and Bardwell Street.

Bates Dance Festival ends 2019 season at full throttle

The festival's final weekend is Aug. 3-4.

Land-use survey becomes controversial in Auburn’s agricultural zone

The mayor is questioning the intentions behind a Bates College survey, and asked the college to pull it. The survey will continue.

Hip-hop is about community, identity and sharing our roots

The Reminders, MaMa² (featuring Amirah Sackett and Mary Mar, aka B-Girl Mama) and DJ Man-O-Wax kicked off the Bates Dance Festival's mainstage concert performance series Friday at Schaeffer Theatre, putting on a hip-hop show with serious talent and heart.