News & Features
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.
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.
May 21, 2026
Do It Anyway: Jeannine Saady ’26’s Commencement Address
Jeannine Saady ’26, Rollins Professional Advancement’s 2026 outstanding senior, shares how confronting her inner critic unlocked a path to purpose and proved that we are all capable of more than we believe.
May 21, 2026
A Collective Journey Forward: Ella Juengst’s 2026 Commencement Address
Rollins valedictorian Ella Juengst ’26 blends gratitude, reflection, and a call to purpose in her commencement address, urging the Class of 2026 to lead with curiosity, resilience, and intention.
Rollins in the News
Identical Twin Valedictorians Share Insights Following Commencement from Rollins College
Kate and Emma Salerno graduated as two of seven valedictorians at Rollins College with degrees in Social Entrepreneurship. They have already started their MBA's at Crummer Graduate School of Business. They were interviewed in the studio about their experiences on WESH 2 on CW 18.
Awards & Rankings
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.
February 25, 2026
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.
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.
Highlights
Pierre ’25 Earns Tulsa Service Year Fellowship
Social entrepreneurship major Ricardo Pierre ’25 has been selected for a Tulsa Service Year Fellowship.
May 19, 2026
Game Changer
The new Tennis & Golf Center elevates the student-athlete experience while honoring Rollins’ legacy of excellence.
April 28, 2026
Purpose in Practice
Meet the 2026 Alumni Award Winners, whose lives and careers reflect the enduring impact of a Rollins education.
April 22, 2026
The Inauguration of President Brooke Barnett
A campuswide celebration marked President Brooke Barnett’s formal installation as Rollins’ 16th president and the beginning of a new chapter in the College’s 140-year history.
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