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.
December 19, 2025
Magic Makers
Every ride, show, and spark of wonder at Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld begins with a great idea, and often, a Rollins graduate. From engineers and marketers to product developers and producers, our alumni are defining what’s next for the theme-park entertainment industry that fuels Central Florida and delights the world.
December 19, 2025
What I’ve Learned: Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA
How Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA built a leadership career in finance—starting with a second chance at Rollins.
December 19, 2025
Framing the Future
For Leslie Anderson, every masterpiece tells a story of connection between artist and audience, teacher and student. As she takes the helm of the Rollins Museum of Art, she’s focused on access, discovery, and the power of art and education.
December 18, 2025
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.
December 17, 2025
6 Rollins Alumni Recognized as Orlando’s Most Influential Leaders
Six Rollins graduates have been selected in Orlando Business Journal’s 2025 Most Influential Leaders list, spotlighting how their leadership, innovation, and community impact are shaping Central Florida’s future.
December 16, 2025
From Rollins to Broadway
Juan Carlos ’23, who plays Bob Newby in the Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, returned to campus to share what he’s learned on his journey from Rollins to theatre’s biggest stage.
December 15, 2025
10 Things I’m Hearing, Learning, and Loving About Rollins
Informed by conversations across the Rollins community, President Brooke Barnett shares reflections on the connections and experiences that bring the College’s mission to life.
December 15, 2025
What It’s Like ... to Plan One of the World’s Biggest Events
Fueled by the endurance and adaptability she built at Rollins, Morgan Colley ’17 is helping bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to life on the world’s biggest stage.
December 15, 2025
Sparking Passion, Igniting Purpose
Celebrating 20 years, SPARC Day is a signature piece of the Rollins experience that inspires community connection and provides a key foundation for leadership and success.
December 12, 2025
Class News: December 2025
In this monthly roundup, find out what's new and noteworthy in the lives of your fellow Tars.
December 11, 2025
Policy with Purpose
Guided by her Crummer foundation and a passion for equity, Patricia Winters Levesque ’95MBA has devoted her career to transforming education policy and empowering students across the nation.
December 10, 2025
Top 25 Stories of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re bringing back the Rollins stories you loved most this year—one more time.