News & Features
August 10, 2026
A Rollins Year in Photos
As we begin a new semester, let’s celebrate the people, traditions, and experiences that make Rollins special by looking back at some of our favorite moments from 2025-26.
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.
July 28, 2026
Rollins Deploys Lake Virginia Monitoring Buoy
A new water-quality monitoring buoy is giving Rollins and the Winter Park community real-time insight into conditions in Lake Virginia.
June 30, 2026
5 Tars Earn Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
Five Rollins students have received Gilman Scholarships to pursue transformative study abroad experiences across Europe and Asia.
Rollins in the News
FOX 35 Showcases Rollins College Move-In Day Live
FOX 35 Good Day Orlando anchor and Rollins alumna Stephanie Rivas broadcast live from Rollins on move-in day.
Awards & Rankings
May 21, 2026
Gary ’26 Earns Fulbright Scholarship
Biology and environmental studies double major Makenna Morrison Gary ’26 has earned a 2026–27 Fulbright Study/Research Award to study biodiversity at National Taiwan University.
April 28, 2026
Rollins Announces 2026 Student Achievement Awards
The College recognized 35 students for their academic achievements and positive contributions to campus and the community at the 2026 Student Awards Banquet.
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.
People
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.
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.
Highlights
Rollins Dining Services Awarded Grand Prize Loyal E. Horton Dining Award
Rollins Dining Services has been awarded the Gold Loyal E. Horton Dining Award in the category of Retail Sales: Marketplace of the Year by the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS).
June 05, 2026
Rollins Magazine Spring 2026
From the inauguration of President Brooke Barnett to the power of applied learning, explore the spring 2026 issue of Rollins magazine.
May 26, 2026
The Road to Success
Blending policy and environmental insight, Sydney Boswell ’25 seeks to shape more livable, equitable communities.
May 23, 2026
A Legacy of Learning
Rollins’ friendly learning environment inspired Ann Berlam ’69 to a career in public service. Now, her future estate will create an endowed scholarship fund that will help Tars follow in her footsteps.
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