News & Features
September 23, 2025
Rollins Ranked No. 1 Private Regional University in the South
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rollins as the top private institution and No. 2 overall among the regional universities in the South for 2026.
October 13, 2025
Passport to Possibility
From Scotland to Rwanda, Rollins students spent summer 2025 gaining global perspectives and essential experience through immersive field studies and study abroad programs.
October 07, 2025
Rollins Recognized as a National Leader in Transfer Student Success
Phi Theta Kappa has once again recognized Rollins as a leader in providing the support and resources that set up transfer students for success.
October 06, 2025
Summer of Discovery
This past summer, students and faculty partnered on groundbreaking research that tackled real-world issues while sharpening skills, deepening expertise, and preparing students for future pursuits.
Rollins in the News
Good Day Orlando Broadcasts Live from Rollins on Move-In Day
Rollins College welcomed back alumna Stephanie Rivas '12, anchor for FOX 35 Good Day Orlando. Throughout the morning, Rivas visited with President Brooke Barnett, students, and administrators to talk about transitioning to college, Fred Rogers '51, and Fox Day.
Awards & Rankings
September 17, 2025
Rollins Ranks Among America’s Top Colleges
Forbes magazine has recognized Rollins among the nation’s top colleges for delivering strong student outcomes, financial accessibility, long-term value, and a personalized path to success.
August 28, 2025
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.
August 21, 2025
The Princeton Review Ranks Rollins Among Nation’s Best Colleges
Rollins has been recognized as one of the nation’s best 391 colleges by The Princeton Review and has ranked among the top 20 in six additional categories.
People
October 06, 2025
Barry ’24 Joins National Cohort of NobleReach Scholars
Lauren Barry ’24 has been named a NobleReach Scholar, joining an elite national cohort of recent graduates tackling public challenges through tech-driven innovation.
September 24, 2025
Putting Passions into Practice
Tars share some of their biggest accomplishments from summer 2025 as they channeled their Rollins education into real-world, career-defining internships.
September 23, 2025
The Power of Connection
At Rollins, Jay Kirkley ’24 embraced every opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and explore new ideas.
Highlights
Zhang and Salerno sisters ’27 Publish Research on AI
Rollins sisters Emma Salerno ’27 and Kate Salerno ’27 joined forces with communication professor Ruonan Zhang to publish a study on how AI shapes the effectiveness of nonprofit marketing.
September 19, 2025
Why I Chose Rollins: International Student Edition
Find out why Rollins is one of the best American colleges for international students by discovering why first-year students from everywhere from Argentina to New Zealand chose to spend the next four years in Winter Park, Florida.
September 18, 2025
Annie Russell Theatre Announces 2025-26 Season
From Greek tragedy to a Broadway favorite, the Annie Russell Theatre’s 93rd season promises bold stories, dynamic performances, and a yearlong celebration of the arts.
September 17, 2025
Rollins Museum of Art Announces Fall 2025 Exhibitions
The Rollins Museum of Art unveils four new exhibitions for its fall season, which runs from September 13, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
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