News & Features
March 06, 2026
Rollins Inducts 26 New Members of Phi Beta Kappa
On March 2, the Rollins chapter of Phi Beta Kappa—known as Theta Chapter of Florida—inducted its fifth class of members.
March 04, 2026
Rollins Earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
Rollins has earned the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a prestigious national designation recognizing a deep integration of community partnerships, civic engagement, and real-world learning across academics and campus life.
February 25, 2026
Rodelo ’27 Selected for National LEAD 250 Democracy Fellowship
Stephanie Rodelo ’27 has been chosen for the Leadership, Engagement & Action for Democracy (LEAD) 250 Fellowship, a new civic fellowship program.
February 25, 2026
Rollins Launches Rick Goings Institute for Management & Executive Leadership
The Institute’s new executive programming will address a critical capability gap: strengthening executive judgment in an era of sustained disruption.
Rollins in the News
Mister Rogers Walking Tour Celebrates Famous Alumnus
FOX 35 Good Day Orlando visited Rollins College to explore the Mister Rogers Walking Tour in celebration of our most famous alumnus, Fred Rogers. President Brooke Barnett and Director of Student Media, Greg Golden were interviewed.
Awards & Rankings
February 04, 2026
Rollins Named Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars
Rollins continues its legacy of global citizenship and responsible leadership, earning recognition as a top producer of Fulbright Students among colleges and universities for the 13th time.
December 03, 2025
Rollins Recognized Among the Greenest Colleges in the Nation
Rollins earns a spot in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges 2026 for its campus-wide commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable learning, and innovative green initiatives.
December 02, 2025
Rollins Named a Top 5 School for Study Abroad
Rollins has landed in the top 5 master’s-granting institutions nationwide for the highest percentage of students who study abroad.
People
December 19, 2025
Magic Makers
Every ride, show, and spark of wonder at Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld begins with a great idea, and often, a Rollins graduate. From engineers and marketers to product developers and producers, our alumni are defining what’s next for the theme-park entertainment industry that fuels Central Florida and delights the world.
December 19, 2025
What I’ve Learned: Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA
How Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA built a leadership career in finance—starting with a second chance at Rollins.
December 19, 2025
Her Happy Place
Dorea Mays ’16MHR already had a great job with a great company. Going back to college never crossed her mind. Now, she can’t imagine her professional life without the lessons she learned at Rollins.
Highlights
Keen ’70 ’71MBA ’10H Receives Award from Orlando Economic Partnership
The Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP) honors Allan E. Keen ’70 ’71MBA ’10H with the 2026 James B. Greene Award, recognizing his lifelong commitment to advancing the Orlando region’s economic prosperity.
February 20, 2026
What It’s Like … to Get Out of My Comfort Zone
From her first time traveling abroad to a recent service experience in the Everglades, Taylor Evans ’28 reflects on how stepping into the unknown has become one of her greatest teachers.
February 11, 2026
8 Ways to Celebrate Thaddeus & Polly Seymour Acts of Kindness Day
From donating food to helping build a home, find out how you can celebrate the legacy of Rollins 12th president, Thaddeus Seymour, and his wife, Polly, and spread kindness on February 17.
January 15, 2026
Rollins Ranks No. 3 in the Nation for Academic and Athletic Excellence
Rollins has for the 15th consecutive year earned the NCAA’s Division II President’s Award for Academic Excellence, reaffirming its place among the nation’s top colleges for both academic and athletic achievement.
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