Rollins Named a Voter-Friendly Campus
For the fourth time, the College has earned national recognition for fostering meaningful and lasting democratic engagement.
College of Arts & Sciences
Wonder Women
For more than 130 years, the story of Rollins has interlaced with the larger history of our nation, including the lives of many women with ties to the College who have paved the way for gender equality both on campus and beyond.
Facilities Philanthropy & Donations Crummer Graduate School of Business
Massey Foundation Makes $2 Million Gift to New Crummer Building
The generous gift will go toward a new building for the Crummer Graduate School of Business, creating a cutting-edge facility for contemporary business teaching, learning, and research.
Parker Named National Athletic Director of the Year by NACDA
Rollins Director of Athletics Pennie Parker has been named a National Athletic Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.
Rollins Announces Sculpture Honoring Mister Rogers
A bronze sculpture honoring the life and legacy of our most beloved alumnus, Fred Rogers ’51 ’74H, will soon call Rollins home.
Rollins Announces New Accelerated Graduate Degree Programs
Through Rollins’ Hamilton Holt School’s new accelerated graduate degree programs, students have the opportunity to earn a master’s degree alongside a bachelor’s, allowing them to save time and money while jump-starting their careers.
Philanthropy & Donations
Rollins Receives $3 Million Grant for New Theater and Dance Facility
The Florida Charities Foundation has pledged a generous gift to make Rollins’ new theater and dance facility a reality.
Honoring the Women of Rollins
We’re celebrating Women’s History Month by shining a light on some of the incredible women who have impacted the Rollins community and beyond.
Awards
Offices of Marketing and Institutional Advancement Earn 9 CASE Awards
CASE District III has recognized Rollins’ offices of Institutional Advancement and Marketing for their contributions to academic advancement.
In Memory: Judge Peter Fay ’51
Rollins says farewell to the legal legend whose illustrious judicial career spanned half a century.
In Memory: Joanne Rogers ’50 ’05H
Rollins says goodbye to Joanne Rogers ’50 ’05H, the uncommonly kind, prolific pianist who played an instrumental role in the life and legacy of her husband and everyone’s favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers ’51 ’74H.
Rankings
Rollins Named a Top 10 School for Study Abroad
Rollins has once again ranked among the top 10 master’s-granting institutions in the U.S. for the percentage of students who study abroad.
Rollins Ranked Among the Nation’s Best for International Business
Rollins’ international business program takes the No. 2 spot in Florida and 22nd in the nation.
Rollins Appoints New Vice President for Student Affairs
Donna A. Lee has been named vice president for student affairs. She will join the College July 21.
Event Preview: Rollins Christmas Vespers
One of Rollins’ most beloved traditions, Christmas Vespers moves to Park Avenue this year to ensure a safe, socially distanced evening of holiday festivities.
14 Ways to Stay Social While Social Distancing
Whether you’re watching a movie under the stars on Mills Lawn or paddleboarding with a friend under the sun, Rollins offers creative opportunities to socialize safely during the pandemic.
Event Preview: Songs of the Season
Rollins and Full Sail are once again teaming up in the spirit of the holidays to present Songs of the Season, an outdoor concert.
Rollins Names 2021 Alumni Award Winners
Meet the recipients of the 2021 Fred Rogers Global Citizenship Award, Distinguished Alumni Award, Recent Alumni Achievement Award, and Alumni Service Award.
Rankings
Rollins’ Communication Program Ranks Among Nation’s Best
College Factual has ranked Rollins No. 2 in Florida and in the top 15 percent nationwide on its 2021 list of the nation’s best communication programs.
A Message to the Rollins Community on Election Day
As we face unprecedented times and a historical election, President Grant Cornwell calls for mutual respect and civility.
9 Ways to Stay Active on Campus This Fall
From lakefront bike rides to sunset yoga sessions, the ways to stay fit on America’s most beautiful campus are as numerous as they are diverse.
His Goodness Goes Viral
The life of Rollins’ 12th president, Thaddeus Seymour ’82HAL ’90H, is a testament to that which he held most dear: kindness. Now the College declares a day in his honor—a day for us all to come together and sprinkle a little bit of the magic that was so distinctively Thad.
In Memory: Norm Copeland ’50
Rollins bids farewell to legendary tennis coach Norm Copeland ’50, whose magnetic leadership style and unmatched accomplishments have left an enduring impact at Rollins and beyond.
President Cornwell Named One of Florida Trend’s Top 500 Leaders
Rollins President Grant Cornwell is recognized by Florida Trend as one of the state’s top leaders in education.
Albrecht ’69 Pledges $858,929 for Student-Faculty Biology Research
Gene Albrecht ’69 has made a planned gift to Rollins to establish an endowed fund for the College’s esteemed Student-Faculty Collaborative Scholarship Program.
Rollins Named a 2020 “Great College to Work For”
For the 12th consecutive year, The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Rollins a “Great College to Work For.”
Rankings College of Professional Studies
Rollins Ranked No. 1 Regional University in the South
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rollins the top regional university in the South for 2021 in its annual rankings of the nation’s “Best Colleges.”
A Rollins Year in Photos
From the opening of the new Kathleen W. Rollins Hall to the creation of on-the-fly virtual learning environments, the 2019-20 academic year was a testament to the ways Rollins delivers on its mission and always rises to the challenges before us.
Rollins Reimagined: A Student’s Guide to Fall 2020
Rollins is redefining social engagement as college life embraces a breadth of creative, low-risk ways to connect with each other on America’s most beautiful campus.
CFAM Announces Fall 2020 Exhibitions
Focused on social justice and civic engagement, five new fall exhibitions at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum open on September 18.
19 Reasons Rollins is America’s Most Beautiful Campus
Rollins is continually named one of the country’s best college campuses for everything from our lakeside location to our timeless architecture. Explore all that and more as we celebrate the many layers of Rollins’ beauty.
Rollins Announces New Minor in Data Analytics
The new data analytics minor sharpens highly desired skills in the ever-evolving career landscape and epitomizes Rollins’ signature interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts education.
Hamilton Holt School
Rollins Announces New Minor in Ethics
The interdisciplinary minor complements any major and hones the critical thinking skills needed to make a difference in any profession.
Seeds of Service
The revered tradition of SPARC Day is evolving into a series of highly personal experiences for community engagement throughout the academic year.
Rollins Announces Postponement of Fall 2020 Athletics Competitions
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Sunshine State Conference has postponed all scheduled athletics competitions for the fall 2020 sports season.
Rankings
Rollins Ranked No. 1 College in Florida
Rollins lands the No. 1 spot in StateUniversity.com’s rankings of the country’s best colleges and universities.
Goings Establish $1 Million Endowed Scholarship
Created in memory of Miles Porcaro, the scholarship is designed for students who have either a military background or interest in music, art, or theater.
Spiegels Pledge $210,000 for Two New Scholarships
Trustee Eric Spiegel and his wife, Donna Spiegel, provide scholarships for students on the women’s swim team and in the X-Club fraternity.
Rollins Announces Share the Light Jobs Challenge
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Rollins seeks alumni support to help the Class of 2020 launch their careers.
Rollins Declares Juneteenth an Observed Holiday
The declaration comes as a direct response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Scholarships
Braga ’20, Helmick ’20, Kirk ’20, Sullivan ’20 Named Fulbright Scholars
Isabella Braga ’20, Kenzie Helmick ’20, Mirabella Kirk ’20, and Shannon Sullivan ’20 have earned 2020-21 Fulbright Scholarships.
View from the Top
Rollins’ six 2020 valedictorians look back on their favorite college memories, share what makes them tick, and eye the horizon.
Awards
Rollins Announces 2020 Student Achievement Award Winners
The College recognized 35 students for their academic achievements and positive contributions to campus and the community at the 2020 virtual Student Achievement Awards Banquet.
Rankings College of Arts & Sciences Hamilton Holt School
Rollins Among Nation’s Best Colleges for Transfer Students
Phi Theta Kappa selects Rollins as a leader in transfer-student development and success.
Crummer Graduate School of Business
Finish in Four: Rollins’ New Four-Year Graduation Guarantee
A new Rollins program guarantees students the guidance and access to courses they need to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years.
Looking for the Helpers
The COVID-19 crisis brings to light a multitude of needs—from food and shelter to tuition assistance and access to technology—that exist among Rollins students.
Crummer Graduate School of Business
Goings Pledge Support for Global Links Scholar Program
Rollins Trustee Rick Goings ’12H and Susan Goings ’78 help build a female force of entrepreneurship around the world.
Hamilton Holt School
Rollins Debuts New Pathways to Teaching Program
A unique public-private partnership between Rollins and Orange County Public Schools is giving teaching aides a clear path to classrooms of their own.
Campbell Brown ’90 Endows the Gateway Fellows at Rollins
Rollins Trustee Campbell Brown ’90 champions valuable hands-on experience for Rollins students by endowing the Gateway Fellows.
Staff College of Arts & Sciences Hamilton Holt School
Remaking the Rollins Alma Mater
The song, written by music professor Jamey Ray ’06 with lyrics by English professor Maurice “Socky” O’Sullivan, pays homage to Rollins’ core values.
Awards
Rollins Recognized as a Best Value School
Rollins has been named a Best Value School for its academic quality, accreditation, student satisfaction, and graduation rate.
Awards
Rollins Names 2020 Alumni Award Winners
Meet the recipients of the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award, Young Alumni Achievement Award, Fred Rogers Global Citizenship Award, and Alumni Service Award.
Rankings Scholarships
Rollins Named Top Producer of Fulbright Students
For the eighth time, Rollins is one of the leading producers of U.S. Fulbright Students among master’s institutions.
Office of Marketing Wins Four CASE Awards
Rollins’ Office of Marketing was recently recognized by CASE District III for outstanding contributions to academic advancement.
First Look: Kathleen W. Rollins Hall
Welcome to Rollins’ new headquarters of liberal arts in action.
Rankings Facilities
Rollins’ Vegan Offerings Receive A+ Rating from PETA
The latest rating puts Rollins on PETA’s Dean’s List, an elite ranking of top-tier vegan-friendly campuses.
In Memory: Pete Dye ’50
Rollins bids farewell to the father of modern golf course design Pete Dye ’50, whose prolific innovations revolutionized the sport of golf.
Hamilton Holt School
Rollins Receives ABAI Accreditation for Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis
The Association for Behavior Analysis International grants accreditation to the College’s Hamilton Holt School program for its rigor and exceptional commitment to students.
Bach Festival’s “A Classic Christmas” at Rollins Debuts Nationally on PBS
The Rollins music community stars in celebrated holiday programming that will broadcast coast to coast for the first time on public television stations.
Thaddeus Seymour Honored with Gift for Lakeside Neighborhood
Samuel and Karen Seymour honor Thaddeus Seymour ’82HAL ’90H with a gift to support Rollins’ new Lakeside Neighborhood.
Rankings
Alfond Inn Named One of Florida’s Top 5 Hotels
Conde Nast Traveler once again ranks The Alfond Inn as one of the best hotels in Florida.
Rankings
Rollins Leads the Pack in Alternative Breaks
Rollins has once again ranked No. 1 in the nation for highest percentage of students who participate in alternative breaks.
College of Arts & Sciences
Rollins Takes Home a Win at the Great Debate
The annual Great Debate highlights the College’s commitment to global citizenship through culturally relevant topics of international importance.
Rankings
Rollins Named a 2019 “Great College to Work For”
For the 11th consecutive year, The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Rollins a “Great College to Work For.”
Rankings Crummer Graduate School of Business
Rollins Ranked No. 1 MBA in Florida
Forbes magazine has named Rollins’ Crummer Graduate School of Business the top MBA program in Florida in its biennial ranking of the nation’s best business schools.
Awards
Two Tars Make the ICSA All-Academic Sailing Team
Nick Baker ’20 and Teagan Walsh ’20 were recently selected for the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association’s 2018-19 All-Academic Sailing Team.
Awards Rankings College of Arts & Sciences Hamilton Holt School
Rollins Ranked No. 1 for Best Undergraduate Teaching Programs
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Rollins for its uncommon commitment to teaching undergraduate students.
Rankings
Rollins Ranked No. 1 Regional University in the South
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rollins the top regional university in the South in its annual rankings of “Best Colleges.”
CFAM Announces Fall 2019 Exhibitions
The Cornell Fine Arts Museum announces its fall exhibition season, which will be on display from September 21 through December 29.
11 Rollins Students Selected for U.N.-backed Millennium Fellowship
For the second consecutive year, Rollins is among an exclusive group of colleges selected to participate in the prestigious leadership development program, which challenges students to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Rankings
Rollins Ranked No. 1 Liberal Arts College in Florida
In its annual review of best colleges, Niche ranks Rollins the No. 1 liberal arts college in Florida.
A Rollins Year in Photos
From a field study to Cuba and high-profile internships here in Orlando to fun new classes and prestigious scholarships, 2018-19 was a banner year at Rollins.
Facilities
First Look: Lakeside Neighborhood
Get a sneak peek at the future of lakeside living and learning at Rollins.
College of Arts & Sciences Hamilton Holt School
Increasing Connections
After a successful launch last fall, what would the Career Champions Mentor Program do for an encore?
Rankings
Rollins Ranked No. 1 College in the South
College Consensus—which combines rankings from top publishers and students—named Rollins the No. 1 college in the South for 2019.
Awards College of Arts & Sciences
Rollins Announces 2019 Student Award Winners
The College recognized 33 students for their academic achievements and positive contributions to campus and the community at the 2019 Student Awards Banquet.
Awards Scholarships
Persistently Prestigious
Rollins’ academic excellence combined with unmatched personalized attention prepares our students to land some of the world’s most competitive opportunities.
Scholarships
7 Rollins Students Named Fulbright Scholars
Caleb Archuleta ’18, Karina Barbesino ’19, Ryan Colangelo ’19, Nico Khazzam ’18, Kate Knight ’19, Jonathan Leeper ’19, and Adam Roderick ’19 have earned 2019-20 Fulbright Scholarships.
Hamilton Holt School
Holt Commencement 2019 in Photos and Video
A look back at some of our favorite moments from the Hamilton Holt School’s 2019 commencement.
Video: Holt Outstanding Senior Shannon Burrows’ Commencement Speech
With pride and gratitude, Shannon Burrows ’19, the outstanding graduating senior from Rollins’ Hamilton Holt School, reminds her fellow graduates that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.
College of Arts & Sciences
Video: Valedictorian Gabbie Buendia’s Commencement Speech
Gabbie Buendia ’19, one of Rollins’ five 2019 College of Liberal Arts valedictorians, encourages her fellow graduates to be proud of their accomplishments and embrace uncertainty.
Johnston to Succeed Keen on Rollins Board of Trustees
Susan Whealler Johnston ’75 will succeed Allan E. Keen ’70 ’71MBA as chairman of Rollins’ board of trustees.
What I’ve Learned: Shannon Burrows ’19
For the longest time, the 2019 Holt Outstanding Senior thought Rollins was out of her league. Now, she’s graduating with straight As.
CFAM Announces Summer 2019 Exhibitions
The Cornell Fine Arts Museum announces three new summer exhibitions, which will be on display from May 23 through September 8.
Facilities
Going the Distance
On the eve of his 70th birthday, Gary Gorman is set to represent the U.S. in the aquathlon at the 2019 ITU Multisport World Championships.
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Rollins Announces 2019 Commencement Speakers
Robiaun Rogers Charles ’94, Ben Brotemarkle ’93 ’97MLS, and Roseann Harrington ’90MBA will address graduates at this year’s commencement ceremonies.
Rollins Named a Best College for Merit Aid
Rollins has been named one of the country’s best colleges for merit scholarships.
Awards Rankings
Rollins Among Nation’s Best Colleges for Transfer Students
Phi Theta Kappa selects Rollins as a leader in transfer-student development and success.
Rollins Announces Expansion Plans for The Alfond Inn
The Alfond Inn at Rollins will be expanding its offerings with new guest rooms, a spa, wellness center, and more.
Hamilton Holt School Appoints New Leadership
Rollins welcomes Robert Sanders as the new dean of the Hamilton Holt School.
Rollins Ranked No. 1 for Leadership Development
For the fourth year in a row, the MBA program at Rollins’ Crummer Graduate School of Business was named the country’s No. 1 master’s program for leadership and organizational development.
Event: Latin American & Latinx Studies Symposium
On April 5, Rollins students will present original research on topics related to Latin American studies.
Rankings
Rollins Ranked No. 2 Undergraduate Business Program in Florida
College Choice recently ranked Rollins’ undergraduate business programs among the best in Florida.
Office of Marketing & Communications Wins Three CASE Awards
Rollins’ Office of Marketing & Communications and staff photographer Scott Cook recently received awards of excellence from CASE District III.
Rollins Debate Team Takes Top Spot in Jamaica
Rollins debaters took home first- and second-place wins in the Jamaica Debate Academy and Open 2018.
In Memory: Alice Dye ’48 ’02H
Rollins says goodbye to the “First Lady” of golf-course architecture Alice Dye ’48 ’02H, whose contributions revolutionized the sport both on and off the links.
Rollins Names 2019 Alumni Award Winners
Meet the recipients of the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award, Young Alumni Achievement Award, and Alumni Service Award.
Cornell Fine Arts Museum Appoints New Consulting Curator
Abigail Ross Goodman joins Rollins as the new consulting curator at CFAM.
12 Reasons Foodies Flock to Rollins
A trio of review and rankings organizations recently ranked Rollins’ dining offerings as some of the best in the country. Here are 12 reasons Rollins continues to deserve a seat at the table.
15 Reasons Rollins is Florida’s Most Engaged Campus
Florida Campus Compact has named Rollins the Most Engaged Campus of 2018 for its demonstrated commitment to social and community engagement. Here are 15 ways the College is leading the charge in changemaking.
21 Reasons to Give on Giving Day 2021
On March 30, 2021, join us as we rally around our students and unlock $170,000 in essential aid for everything from scholarships and financial aid to athletic and academic excellence.
Rollins Named Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars
Rollins’ focus on global citizenship, study abroad, and responsible leadership has once again earned the College a spot in the top producers of Fulbright Scholars.
9 Ways to Kick Off Thaddeus and Polly Seymour Acts of Kindness Day
Celebrate kindness on February 17, 2021, with a small act to make a big difference on the inaugural day honoring Rollins’ treasured former first couple.
Meeting the Moment
President Grant Cornwell discusses Rollins’ response to a once-in-a-generation challenge and looks ahead to the College’s post-pandemic future.
Rollins Magazine Winter 2021
From how Rollins graduates have risen to the challenges presented by the pandemic to the launch of our Share the Light campaign in support of our students, explore the winter 2021 issue of Rollins magazine.
A Reflection on the State of Our Democracy
A dispatch from Rollins College President Grant Cornwell in light of recent events at the U.S. Capitol.
10 Reasons We Can’t Wait for Spring 2021
From the return of Fox Day to the unveiling of Lakeside Neighborhood’s slew of community features, we have so many reasons to look forward to the spring semester at Rollins.
Top 20 Stories of 2020
The Rollins stories you loved most this year—one more time.
Club Spotlight: Rollins Esports
The Rollins Esports Club is one of the fastest-growing intramural sports at the College. Explore the club’s dedicated new digs and get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of LAN-style gaming at Rollins.