Bowdoin College

06/04/2026

A record number of alumni and guests flocked to campus last weekend as graduates representing class years from eight decades reconnected with fellow Polar Bears, some of whom had traveled from as far away as China, Korea, France, Switzerland, the UK, Ireland, and Chile. See photos from Reunion here!

Reunion Weekend 2026 in Pictures By Tom Porter. Photography by Angie Devenny and Andrew Estey A record number of alumni and guests flocked to campus last weekend as graduates representing class years from eight decades reconnected with fellow Polar Bears, some of whom had traveled from as far away a...

06/01/2026

Eight Bowdoin faculty members have been named to endowed chairs in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in scholarship and teaching. Learn more about Elena Cueto Asín, Laura Henry, Michael Kolster, Emily M. Peterman, Martin Abel, Guo Jue, Badie Khaleghian, and Peggy Wang here!

Eight Bowdoin faculty members have been named to endowed chairs in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in scholarship and teaching.

05/29/2026

There was success on the water recently for Bowdoin’s rowers, as the women’s team secured both gold and bronze medals at the ACRA National Championships in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Head coach Doug Welling said he and assistant coach Jenny Sherman were “blown away” by the ability of the students to balance the pressure of final exams with travel and racing at the highest level. “The top-three finish in the women's overall points, as well as the overall team's seventh place finish, speaks volumes to the time these athletes commit to preparation.”

The event on May 15–17 saw the Bowdoin College novice women’s eight being crowned national champion, bringing home Bowdoin’s first-ever gold medal at ACRA in a novice event.

05/27/2026

Reunion begins tomorrow, and we can't wait to have our Polar Bears and extended family back on campus! Learn more about the experience here and get a full schedule of the many events happening over the weekend.

A Bowdoin Reunion is a truly unforgettable experience and this year we welcome friends and alumni from class years ending in one and six and all post-50th reunion classes, also known as the Old Guard, back to campus.

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day and always, we remember and honor the service of those lost to us.

05/23/2026

As they prepare to enter the next phase of their lives, graduating seniors were joined by friends and family as the College conferred 499 bachelor of arts degrees on the Class of 2026 today. Read more about the student speakers and the remarks made by President Safa Zaki, Chair of the Board of Trustees Scott Perper ’78, and about our honorary degree recipients. Help us congratulate the Class of 2026!

The “Unmarked Path” Ahead—Bowdoin Celebrates 221st Commencement By Tom Porter As they prepare to enter the next phase of their lives, graduating seniors were joined by friends and family as the College conferred 499 bachelor of arts degrees on the Class of 2026. Amid dry and beautifully cool c...

05/20/2026

Bowdoin will hold its 221st Commencement ceremony at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2026, and confer bachelor of arts degrees on 499 graduates. If you cannot be here in person, it will be streamed live at bowdoin.edu/live.

During Commencement, Bowdoin will award honorary doctorates to longtime Maine island health care provider Sharon Daley, author and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich ’14, and economic policy thought leader Cecilia Elena Rouse. Learn more about Commencement and this special weekend here!

Bowdoin to Award 499 Degrees at 221st Commencement May 23 By Bowdoin News Bowdoin will hold its 221st Commencement ceremony at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2026, and confer bachelor of arts degrees on 499 graduates. Watch Commencement live online here. Schedule of events, answers to frequently aske...

05/18/2026

Sharon Daley began nursing in traditional hospital roles but spent the second half of her career traveling on a seventy-four-foot boat to provide care and connection to some of Maine’s most remote island communities.

One of three 2026 Bowdoin College honorary degree recipients, Daley will be on campus this Friday to speak about her work with the Beacon Project and the challenges of living and aging on an island.

The event is open to the public free of charge as part of the Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2026. We hope you will join us. If you are not on campus, you can watch this talk at bowdoin.edu/live.

05/15/2026

Anthony Reed, a 38-year-old IT specialist at Bowdoin, will receive his diploma at Commencement next week after taking classes here for the last seven years.

Taking one to two classes a semester, he studied, worked full-time, and raised two young children. “My wife is incredible, and the IT department and HR have been on board and very supportive of me. Everyone has been very flexible,” Reed said.

After he walks at Commencement and has his degree in hand, he has one primary professional goal: To keep doing good work at Bowdoin. “I have absolutely loved every minute I have worked at this College,” Reed said. “The College takes care of the community, and there is no other place I want to work.” Read more about him here!

Anthony Reed, a 38-year-old IT specialist at Bowdoin, will receive his diploma at Commencement in May after taking classes here for the last seven years.