News & Features
July 15, 2025
The Dynamo
Brooke Barnett brings a mindset of possibility, passion, and purpose—and a knack for meaningful, necessary questions—to the role of leading Rollins as the College’s 16th president.
August 07, 2025
The Cornwell Era
As President Grant Cornwell closes out a remarkable decade at Rollins, we reflect on his transformational leadership and the legacy of impact that will echo across campus for generations to come.
August 07, 2025
Lifting Others As He Climbs
Eric Marshall ’91’s story of success and service is a testament to the lasting impact of a Rollins education.
August 07, 2025
A Team Player
As a public health professional, former Rollins baseball player Connor Celentano ’18 is passionate about helping every person in his community achieve access to health and wellness.
Rollins in the News
Preparing for College? Advice from an Experienced Administrator
Micki Meyer, Lord Family Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs for Engagement and Dean of Rollins Gateway at Rollins College, discusses the best ways to prepare for college success on FOX 35 Good Day Orlando.
Awards & Rankings
May 29, 2025
Rollins Recognized as a Best College for Commuter Students
Designated as a 2025 Best College for Commuters, Rollins is leading the way in building a more accessible, connected, and sustainable campus experience for its commuter students.
May 29, 2025
Rollins Designated a Voter-Friendly Campus
For the fifth time since 2017, Rollins has been named a Voter-Friendly Campus, recognizing the College’s deep commitment to empowering student voters and strengthening civic participation.
April 10, 2025
Rollins Named a Top 10 School for Study Abroad
Rollins has once again landed in the top 10 master’s-granting institutions nationwide for the highest percentage of students who study abroad.
People
August 06, 2025
Mitchell ’23 Selected for Marshall-Motley Scholars Program
Akheem Mitchell ’23 has been selected by the Legal Defense Fund to join its Marshall-Motley Scholars Program for future civil rights leaders.
August 01, 2025
The Cornwell Era: By the Numbers
Guided by President Cornwell’s visionary leadership over the past 10 years, Rollins achieved landmark growth, national acclaim, and a thriving, mission-driven community.
May 05, 2025
The Power of Connection
At Rollins, Jay Kirkley ’24 embraced every opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and explore new ideas.
Highlights
Rollins Research Earns National Honors for Sustainability Study
Communication professor David Painter and recent graduate Lauren Velazquez ’25MSC earned third place for their research paper in the highly competitive national public relations division at a journalism conference.
July 23, 2025
Rollins Museum of Art Appoints New Executive Director
Leslie Anderson will lead the museum’s relocation to the heart of Winter Park.
May 15, 2025
Pool ’26 Earns Phi Beta Kappa Public Service Scholarship
Joseph Pool ’26 has earned the Phi Beta Kappa Key into Public Service Scholarship, recognizing his academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to shaping public policy for the common good.
May 09, 2025
Academic All-Stars
Rollins’ 2025 valedictorians share highlights from their time on campus, what they’ll miss most, and how the past four years have prepared them to step boldly into the future.
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