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The Bowdoin Polar Bear welcomes families to campus this weekend.
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The Bowdoin Polar Bear welcomes families to campus this weekend.
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“My friends? They sparkle.”

An imperfect, unfinished, unscripted introduction to Bowdoin College.

We asked Bowdoin students what they would show to a prospective applicant. Instead of "drone footage"?—they said joy. Curiosity. Gratitude. Warmth.

(We did also include some drone footage.)

Exploring Baffin Island 

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Two Alumni Continue a Tradition of Arctic Adventure

Hiking, skiing, and “packrafting,” two Bowdoin alums have spent the last five months on a grueling expedition as they circumvent one of North America’s largest islands, gathering scientific data on the way.

Recognizing Excellence

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Sills Hall Renovation Earns National Architecture Honors

Bowdoin's newly renovated Sills Hall is earning national recognition, receiving three awards for a transformation that preserves the historic character of the building while creating modern, accessible spaces for teaching, learning, and collaboration.

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