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.
Challenge Accepted
Rollins joins the National Academy of Engineering’s Grand Challenges for Engineering Scholars Program, a new educational model that prepares engineering students to face the world’s toughest challenges
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.
6 Rollins Students Named Fulbright Scholars
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.
Rankings
Rollins Top Ranked for International Business Program
Rollins takes the No. 22 spot nationwide for the best international business program.
Facilities
Building Momentum
This past summer, Rollins broke ground on an ambitious building project that will breathe new life into a campus icon, Mills Memorial Hall. We recently sat down with President Grant Cornwell to get the inside scoop on what the rejuvenated Mills will mean for current and future Tars.
Ena Heller and CFAM Elected to Association of Art Museum Directors
Cornell Fine Arts Museum and director Ena Heller have been chosen to join the Association of Art Museum Directors.
Rankings
Rollins Among the Nation’s Best Colleges for Food
The Daily Meal has ranked Rollins No. 43 in the country in its annual survey of best colleges for good grub.
The Alfond Inn Tops Four Best-Of Lists
Rollins’ boutique hotel once again takes top honors as one of the best hotels in Florida.
Rollins College Participates in For Freedoms 50 State Initiative
The Cornell Fine Arts Museum, The Alfond Inn, and the Olin Library will host For Freedoms election-related events throughout the fall.
Rollins Ranked in the Top 25 Best College Dining Halls
College Consensus—which combines rankings from top publishers and students—ranked Rollins’ dining options in the nation’s top 25.
Full Sail and Rollins Announce New Educational Partnership
Rollins Athletics teams up with Full Sail’s Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting to deliver next-level sporting events at the College.
Rollins Named a Finalist for Most Engaged Campus
Florida Campus Compact has selected Rollins as a finalist for its Most Engaged Campus of the Year award.
President Cornwell on the Assault Against Facts in Today’s World
In a recent op-ed for the Orlando Sentinel, President Grant Cornwell says it’s more important than ever to pursue truth and facts.
Rankings
Rollins Ranked Among Nation’s Top 25 Theater Programs
OnStage has ranked Rollins one of the top 25 BA theater programs in the country and the No. 1 program in Florida.
Rankings
Rollins Ranked Among the Nation’s Best Colleges
For the 24th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rollins College among the top two regional universities in the South in its annual rankings of “Best Colleges.”
Rollins Ranked No. 2 Healthiest Employer for 2018
Orlando Business Journal ranks Rollins No. 2 in its annual list of Healthiest Employers.
21 Reasons We Can’t Wait for the New Rollins Hall
This past summer, Rollins broke ground on an ambitious building project that will breathe new life into a campus icon, Mills Memorial Hall. When it’s finished next fall, the new Kathleen W. Rollins Hall will serve as the beating heart of Rollins’ mission.
Rollins Earns Voter-Friendly Campus Designation
A pair of national nonpartisan organizations once again recognizes the College for its efforts to engage students in the electoral process.
Rollins Ranked No. 1 College in Florida for 2018
College Consensus—which combines rankings from top publishers and students—named Rollins the No. 1 college in Florida for the second consecutive year.
Awards
Rollins Named a “2018 Great College to Work For”
For the 10th consecutive year, The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Rollins a “Great College to Work For.”
Future Proof
The job landscape in the year 2030 is a complete mystery. And that begs the question: How do you prepare students for careers that don’t even exist yet?
College of Arts & Sciences
Video: Valedictorian Becca Wilson’s Commencement Speech
Becca Wilson ’18, Rollins’ 2018 College of Liberal Arts valedictorian, challenges her fellow graduates to go out into life with an open mind and be brave enough to embrace opportunity without fear of failure.
Video: Holt Outstanding Senior Doragnes Bradshaw’s Commencement Speech
Doragnes Bradshaw ’18, the outstanding graduating senior from Rollins’ Hamilton Holt School, reminds her fellow graduates that they will be defined by how they face adversity.
In Memory: Philip Deaver
Rollins says goodbye to Professor Emeritus of English Philip Deaver, whose stories and poems—wrought with memorable characters and quiet humor—delighted readers throughout our community and beyond.
Awards
Power Play
Four Rollins social entrepreneurship students are literally bringing power to the people with a portable upcycled battery that harnesses renewable energy for those who need it most.
Rankings
Rollins Ranked in Top 10 for International Business Program
Rollins’ international business program takes the No. 9 spot in the U.S. and No. 1 in Florida.
Awards
Rollins Debate Team Victorious at Novice Nationals
Rollins debaters took home first- and second-place wins in the esteemed Novice Nationals championship.
Scholarships College of Arts & Sciences
Grundler ’18 Earns NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Julian Grundler ’18 is one of just 58 fall-sports student-athletes to win the prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.
Child Star of The Florida Project receives scholarship to Rollins
Rollins gives a full scholarship to Christopher Rivera, a 10-year-old-turned-film-star from an underserved neighborhood in Kissimmee.
Rollins Named a Top College for Transfer Students
Phi Theta Kappa selects Rollins as a leader in transfer-student development and success.
Harris Rosen Announces Scholarships to Rollins
Renowned hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen offers disadvantaged students scholarships to Rollins.
Rollins Ranked No. 1 College in Florida
Scores from College Consensus—which combines rankings from top publishers and students—place Rollins in the top spot in the Sunshine State.
Rankings
Rollins Top 10 for Study Abroad
The College was ranked No. 10 among master’s-granting institutions in the nation for the percentage of undergraduate students who study abroad.
A Shared Vision for Our Future
President Cornwell reflects on the College’s new strategic framework, the initial instances of its implementation, and the power of a shared direction.
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.
Rollins Ranked Among the Nation’s Best Colleges
For the 23rd consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rollins College among the top two regional universities in the South in its annual rankings of “Best Colleges.”
Rollins Among Central Florida’s Healthiest Employers
The College was ranked No. 1 among large companies in Orlando Business Journal’s 2017 Healthiest Employers awards.
Rollins College Named a “2017 Great College to Work For”
For the ninth consecutive year, The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Rollins a “Great College to Work For.”
Rankings
Alfond Inn Named No. 2 Hotel in U.S.
Travel+Leisure recently ranked The Alfond Inn at Rollins College second on its list of the top 15 city hotels in the country.
Rankings
Rollins Named a Leader in Alternative Breaks
For the fifth year in a row, Rollins is ranked in the top five nationally for highest percentage of students who participate in alternative breaks.
Moves With a Mission
By moving key offices, services, and programs this summer, Rollins aims to better serve students and deliver on the College’s mission.
Rollins Receives Federal Grant For Upward Bound Programs
Rollins College has been awarded more than $300,000 for programs that prepare low-income high school students for college.
Awards Rankings
Rollins Named a Best Value School
Rollins College has been named a Best Value School by University Research & Review for its academic quality, accreditation, student satisfaction, and cost to attend.
Rollins Named Voter-Friendly Campus
A pair of national nonpartisan organizations have recognized the College for its efforts to engage students in the electoral process.
Rollins Opens Hume House Child Development & Student Research Center
The new state-of-the-art facility features three children’s classrooms, an undergraduate classroom, and research and office space.
Awards
Rollins Named Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Students for Sixth Time
For the fifth consecutive year, Rollins College is one of the leading producers of U.S. Fulbright Students among master’s institutions.
Awards
Davidson, Libby, and Tatari Receive Cornell Distinguished Faculty Awards
Three Rollins professors—Alice Davidson, Susan Libby, and Eren Tatari—have been recognized for exemplary teaching, research, and service.
Rankings Crummer Graduate School of Business
A Leader of Leaders
Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business is ranked No. 1 for leadership and organizational development.
Rollins Named in Condé Nast Traveler’s 20 Most Beautiful Campuses
Rollins College is celebrated as one of the nation’s most beautiful college campuses.
Cornwell: “Rollins is a compassionate, diverse community that celebrates cultural differences.”
In response to the White House Executive order on immigration, President Cornwell reaffirms Rollins College’s value of inclusion.
Rollins Wins 3 Florida Campus Compact Awards
For the 10th straight year, the College has been recognized for advancing high-impact, transformational engagement practices that benefit students and communities.
Rollins Magazine Summer 2019
From the importance of the liberal arts in creating tomorrow’s leaders to why seven alumni professors returned to Rollins to teach, explore the Summer 2019 issue of Rollins magazine.
Rollins Ranked No. 1 College in Florida for 2019
College Consensus—which combines rankings from top publishers and students—named Rollins the No. 1 college in Florida for the third consecutive year.
CLA Commencement 2019 in Photos and Video
A look back at a few of our favorite moments from the College of Liberal Arts’ 2019 commencement ceremony.
Daza ’20 Earns Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
Carla Daza ’20 has earned a spot in Public Policy and International Affairs’ highly selective Junior Summer Institute, a program ultimately designed to prepare students for roles serving the public good.
Top of the Class
Rollins’ five 2019 valedictorians reflect on favorite memories, share secrets to success, and look forward to what’s next.
Trustee Kathleen Rollins Provides Transformational Gift for Mills Memorial Hall Renovation
The renovated campus building, which is scheduled to open in fall 2019, will now be known as Kathleen W. Rollins Hall.
Green is the New Black
The Princeton Review recently ranked Rollins as one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges. Here are 13 of our favorite ways Rollins is shrinking its carbon footprint and grooming the next generation of leaders to save our planet.
Simon ’19 Earns van den Berg Award
Rollins’ Department of English has named Melissa Simon ’19 the recipient of the 2019 van den Berg Award.
9 Reasons to Finish Your Degree at Rollins
Transferring to Rollins is as seamless as it is rewarding, and there’s no time like now to make the move.