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Rollins Magazine Fall 2025

From Rollins grads powering the entertainment industry to 20 years of SPARC Day, explore the fall 2025 issue of Rollins magazine.

By Office of Marketing

January 06, 2026

A grid of images from the fall 2025 issue of Rollins magazine

Morgan Colley in front of a soccer field

What It’s Like ... to Plan One of the World’s Biggest Events

Fueled by the endurance and adaptability she built at Rollins, Morgan Colley ’17 is helping bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to life on the world’s biggest stage. Read story

Rendering of East End Neighborhood

Home, Reimagined

East End Neighborhood is creating a vibrant new hub where students can live, learn, and connect. Read story

Brooke Barnett speaking with a member of the Rollins community

10 Things I’m Hearing, Learning, and Loving about Rollins

Informed by conversations across the Rollins community, President Brooke Barnett shares reflections on the connections and experiences that bring the College’s mission to life. Read story

Tina Osceola

The Past Is Present

As a leader in the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Tina Osceola ’89 has worked to honor her ancestors and protect her tribe’s sovereignty for more than 20 years. Read story

A grid of Rollins graduates in their work environment for Disney, SeaWorld, and Universal

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. Read story

Patricia Winters Levesque

Policy With Purpose

Guided by her Crummer foundation and a passion for equity, Patricia Winters Levesque ’95MBA has devoted her career to transforming education policy and empowering students across the nation. Read story

Leslie Anderson in front of a painting at the Rollins Museum of Art

Framing the Future

For Leslie Anderson, every masterpiece tells a story of connection between artist and audience, teacher and student. As she takes the helm of the Rollins Museum of Art, she’s focused on access, discovery, and the power of art and education. Read story

Dorea Mays in front of Rosen Shingle Creek

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. Read story

Students gathering to celebrate 20 years of SPARC Day

20 Years of SPARC Day: Sparking Passion, Igniting Purpose

The annual day of service is a signature piece of the Rollins experience that inspires community connection and provides a key foundation for leadership and success. Read story

A student intern meets with the gallery director at Snap! Orlando

An Unbreakable Bond

For Bryan ’78 and Pinkie Chace ’76, the personal connections to Rollins have never loosened—and now their planned gift will keep them strong forever. Read story

Gaileon Thompson

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. Read story


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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.

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Pool ’26 and Greenberg Co-Author Book Chapter on Culinary Diplomacy

Public policy and political economy major Joseph Pool ’26 collaborated with religion professor Yudit Greenberg on research exploring how shared meals can bridge cultural and religious divides—work now published in a new academic volume.

Pool ’26 and Greenberg Co-Author Book Chapter on Culinary Diplomacy