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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.

By Office of Marketing

June 05, 2026

A grid of images from the fall 2026 issue of Rollins magazine

Theatre professor Marianne DiQuattro and Conner Chaumley ’26, Yasmine Hudson ’27, and Max Payton ’27 rehearse on stage with scripts and set pieces.

What It’s Like … to Reclaim Rollins History Through Theatre

Through yearlong research and close faculty collaboration, Rollins students honored Zora Neale Hurston’s legacy with Let the People Sing, an original documentary drama that blends history, music, and storytelling. Read story

Rollins tennis student-athlete hitting a forehand on outdoor court beside the Tennis & Golf Center.

Game Changer

The new Tennis & Golf Center elevates the student-athlete experience while honoring Rollins’ legacy of excellence. Read story

Rollins 2025 commencement

Class of 2025 First Destination Report

Rollins grads launch their meaningful lives and productive careers with a significant advantage. For proof, look no further than the success of Rollins’ graduating class of 2025. Read story

President Brooke Barnett during inauguration weekend that included a day of service and a scholarship showcase highlighting the work of students and faculty.

Leading Rollins Forward

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

Collage of 2026 Alumni Award winners

Purpose in Practice

Meet the 2026 Alumni Award Winners, whose lives and careers reflect the enduring impact of a Rollins education. Read story

Chemistry professor Pedro Bernal working alongside students on the shores of Lake Virginia.

The Experience Edge

At Rollins, applied learning opportunities transform classroom knowledge into career advantage, shaping who graduates become and where they go next. Read story

Instructor helping student with laptop during collaborative classroom learning activity.

Built for What’s Next

Step inside a Rollins classroom, where personalized, hands-on learning produces graduates fluent in the skills employers value most. Read story

Ann Berlam ’69

A Legacy of Learning

Rollins’ friendly learning environment inspired Ann Berlam ’69 to a career in public service. Now, her estate will create an endowed scholarship fund that will help future Tars follow in her footsteps. Read story

President Barnett discusses a student’s project during the Scholarship Showcase.

What I’ve Learned (So Far): Brooke Barnett

As President Brooke Barnett nears the end of her first year at Rollins, she reflects on what she has learned about the College’s past, present, and future on her Every Voice, One Vision listening tour. Read story


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