News & Features
August 10, 2026
A Rollins Year in Photos
As we begin a new semester, let’s celebrate the people, traditions, and experiences that make Rollins special by looking back at some of our favorite moments from 2025-26.
August 18, 2026
The Princeton Review Ranks Rollins Among Nation’s Best Colleges for 2026
Rollins has been recognized as one of the nation’s best 392 colleges by The Princeton Review and has ranked among the top 20 in six additional categories.
June 05, 2026
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.
May 26, 2026
The Road to Success
Blending policy and environmental insight, Sydney Boswell ’25 seeks to shape more livable, equitable communities.
Rollins in the News
Advice for Students During Critical First Weeks on Campus
Speaking with WESH 2, Micki Meyer, assistant vice president for student affairs at Rollins College, said the first six weeks of the academic year can have a lasting impact on a new student's success.
Awards & Rankings
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.
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.
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
Rollins Dining Services Awarded Grand Prize Loyal E. Horton Dining Award
Rollins Dining Services has been awarded the Gold Loyal E. Horton Dining Award in the category of Retail Sales: Marketplace of the Year by the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS).
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.
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