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November 04, 2026

The Princeton Review has recognized Rollins for its commitment to student mental health and well-being, including the College on its 2027 Mental Health Services Honor Roll.

Rollins Named to The Princeton Review’s Mental Health Services Honor Roll
Four individual portraits of Ella Afrifa ’28, Sara Gennevee Alvarez ’27, Aimal Irteza ’27, and Angelica Zabbara ’28 arranged in a two-by-two photo collage.

November 05, 2026

4 Tars Named Phoenix Ginsburg Fellows

Ella Afrifa ’28, Sara Gennevee Alvarez ’27, Aimal Irteza ’27, and Angelica Zabbara ’28 have been selected as 2026-27 Phoenix Ginsburg Fellows, a scholarship and mentoring program for students passionate about social justice.

4 Tars Named Phoenix Ginsburg Fellows
Ferah Shaikh wearing cap, gown, and honors medals on Rollins campus.

November 02, 2026

The Power of Perspective

From Rollins to Cambridge and now law school at the University of Chicago, Ferah Shaikh ’24 is using her education to lead a life of service.

The Power of Perspective
Collage highlights athletes competing in nine collegiate sports.

October 21, 2026

Rollins Ranks Among Top 10 Best DII Colleges in the Nation

Rollins has been named the No. 7 best DII college in the nation and No. 1 in Florida, earning recognition for its commitment to academic excellence and athletic achievement.

Rollins Ranks Among Top 10 Best DII Colleges in the Nation

Rollins in the News

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Rollins Junior Shares Experience as a First-Generation College Student

Taylor Evans ‘28, a junior at Rollins College majoring in international business with minors in economics and Asian studies, reflected on her experiences navigating higher education in a guest commentary published in the Orlando Sentinel.

Rollins Junior Shares Experience as a First-Generation College Student

Awards & Rankings

Graduates in caps and gowns walk together during commencement procession.

September 22, 2026

Rollins Ranks Among Top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges and No. 1 in Florida

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rollins among the top 100 national liberal arts colleges for 2027 and the No. 1 liberal arts college in Florida. Rollins was also ranked the nation’s No. 1 liberal arts college for veterans.

Rollins Ranks Among Top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges and No. 1 in Florida
Rollins commencement ceremony

September 09, 2026

Rollins Recognized Among Nation’s Best Colleges for Quality and Affordability

Rollins has once again been named one of the nation’s best colleges in an analysis of dozens of quality and affordability measures from more than 2,400 four-year institutions.

Rollins Recognized Among Nation’s Best Colleges for Quality and Affordability
Rollins graduates in caps and gowns walking across campus during commencement procession.

August 19, 2026

The Princeton Review Recognizes Rollins Among Nation’s Best Colleges

Rollins has been ranked one of the nation’s best 392 colleges by The Princeton Review and has landed among the top 25 in 11 additional categories.

The Princeton Review Recognizes Rollins Among Nation’s Best Colleges

People

Rollins Trustee Harold Anson Ward III

April 09, 2026

In Memory: Harold Ward

Rollins says goodbye to Harold A. Ward, a lifelong steward of the College and Winter Park whose vision, leadership, and deep-rooted commitment helped shaped the institution and community for generations.

In Memory: Harold Ward
A grid depicting Rollins grads working in theme park and entertainment alongside whimsical, colorful icons

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.

Magic Makers
Gaileon Thompson

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.

What I’ve Learned: Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA
Collage highlights Aimal Irteza ’27 civic engagement at Florida House of Representatives, community event, and city hall.

October 08, 2026

Irteza ’27 Named 2026 Newman Civic Fellow

Aimal Irteza ’27 has received Campus Compact’s 2026–27 Newman Civic Fellowship, which recognizes and supports students committed to achieving social change.

Irteza ’27 Named 2026 Newman Civic Fellow
Rollins students during their summer 2026 study abroad field studies

October 06, 2026

Learning Without Borders

From South Africa to China, Rollins students spent summer 2026 gaining global perspectives and essential experience through immersive field studies and study abroad programs.

Learning Without Borders
Crummer students in the Social Impact Hub

October 02, 2026

Rollins’ Crummer Graduate School of Business Ranked Among Top 100 MBA Programs

The Crummer Graduate School of Business has once again been ranked as one of the top 100 MBA programs worldwide on LinkedIn’s list of Top 100 Best MBA Programs for long-term career success.

Rollins’ Crummer Graduate School of Business Ranked Among Top 100 MBA Programs
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