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Gary McKechnie ’26MLS giving his commencement address

May 22, 2026

Designing a Life of Curiosity: Gary McKechnie ’26MLS’s Commencement Address

Gary McKechnie ’26MLS, Rollins Graduate Studies’ 2026 outstanding graduate student, reflects on a journey shaped not by a single path, but by the courage to keep designing it.

Designing a Life of Curiosity: Gary McKechnie ’26MLS’s Commencement Address
Emily Owens Pickle ’22MPH at work in her lab.

August 11, 2026

Owens Pickle '22MPH Named Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Old Dominion University

Emily Owens Pickle ’22MPH has been appointed Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Old Dominion University’s Joint School of Public Health, where she joined the faculty in July.

Owens Pickle '22MPH Named Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Old Dominion University
Collage featuring a woman in academic regalia at a Rollins College commencement, interacting with students, and volunteering.

April 18, 2026

Rollins Celebrates New Era with Service, Scholarship, and Connection

Rollins commemorates the inauguration of the College’s 16th president, Brooke Barnett, with a series of events that bring our core values to life.

Rollins Celebrates New Era with Service, Scholarship, and Connection
Rollins President Brooke Barnett stands on stage in academic regalia at the presidential inauguration with a college seal in the background.

April 18, 2026

A New Chapter Begins: President Brooke Barnett’s Inaugural Address

In her inaugural address, President Brooke Barnett reflects on the relationships, liberal arts foundation, and shared sense of purpose that define Rollins while outlining a future shaped by listening, collaboration, and student-centered leadership.

A New Chapter Begins: President Brooke Barnett’s Inaugural Address