2026 All Paws In

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473 Polar Bears went All Paws In!
Watch this 40-second video for a special thank you message from the students and staff who see your support at work every day.

14 days ago by Christi Lumiere
The common thread

What links the four All Paws In support areas? Jim Hoppe, Senior Vice President & Dean for Student Affairs, explains:  


21 days ago by Christi Lumiere
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🐾 Your support unlocks a $100 gift to the Greatest Need from a generous challenger! 🐾

Join the Bowdoin community in going All Paws In to support current Polar Bears and the programs that help them thrive on campus.

Here's how it works: Each year, Bowdoin identifies priority areas that need support now. This fall, the focus is on helping students in ways that have a direct and immediate impact on their daily life at Bowdoin. You decide where you make a difference:

  • Bowdoin Book Fund: Ensuring equal access to textbooks for every student, regardless of financial circumstance
  • Student Urgent Needs: Direct support when students face unexpected financial barriers
  • Student Leadership Initiative: Resources and programming to help Bowdoin students become "leaders in all walks of life"
  • Greatest Need: Flexible funding for the College's most pressing priorities

By supporting All Paws In, you’re lifting up today’s Polar Bears—just as generations of Polar Bears did for you.

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