Oren B. Cheney, Founder, First President of Bates College, 1855-1894 A series of baby steps, rather than a single “shazam!” moment, led to the founding of Bates College. One step was taken on Nov. 22, ...

Cheney Hall was built in 1950 and renovated in 2011. It is one of the original buildings on campus, named in honor of Francis J. Cheney, the Normal School Principal from 1891-1912. Cheney Hall ...

Following outstanding athletic careers as Rivercrest Rebels, Braxton Cheney and Mark Grider officially took the next step in ...