Professional Advancement

Tiffany Jones ’16 started at Rollins a few months after giving birth to her daughter, knowing she wanted to change directions but feeling nervous about returning to college. Fast-forward seven years, and she’s now thriving in her dream career at Google.

Going back to college can be scary, but have no fear—we’re here to help you overcome what’s holding you back from finishing your bachelor’s degree and advancing your career.

Rollins is hosting a gala to benefit scholarships for Professional Advancement and Graduate Studies students.

As we begin a brand-new semester, let’s celebrate everything that makes Rollins great by looking back at some of our favorite moments from the 2022-23 academic year.

For their professional and philanthropic contributions, three Rollins alumni have been named to Orlando Business Journal’s 2023 honor roll of top leaders under 40.

Daniebeth Martinez Negron ’23 faced several setbacks on her journey to becoming the first person in her family to earn a college degree. But with her resolve and the flexibility of Rollins’ program for working adults, she graduates this year at the top of her class.

Daniebeth Martinez Negron ’23, the Hamilton Holt School’s 2023 outstanding graduating senior, shares her journey to overcome a series of challenges to earn her bachelor’s degree.

The College’s Professional Advancement programs will introduce later class start times and a hybrid model that combines in-person and virtual elements, making it easier than ever for adult learners and transfer students to finish their bachelor’s degrees at the No. 1 regional university in the South.

Drawing on Rollins’ reputation as a leader in community engagement and social innovation, the new community health major in the College’s Professional Advancement program will prepare students to address the most pressing health-related issues of our time.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Rollins the No. 1 regional university in the South in its annual rankings of the nation’s best colleges.

Anchored in Rollins’ liberal arts ethos, the new leadership minor is designed to help students actively understand and address ever-evolving, multidimensional issues across disciplines and organizations.

Andrea Massey-Farrell ’98 understands that giving back is what moves communities forward.