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Collage featuring a woman in academic regalia at a Rollins College commencement, interacting with students, and volunteering.

April 18, 2026

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

Rollins Celebrates New Era with Service, Scholarship, and Connection

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.

Designing a Life of Curiosity: Gary McKechnie ’26MLS’s Commencement Address

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.

Do It Anyway: Jeannine Saady ’26’s Commencement Address

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.

A Collective Journey Forward: Ella Juengst’s 2026 Commencement Address
Portrait of Makenna Morrison Gary ’26 on campus

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.

Gary ’26 Earns Fulbright Scholarship
President Barnett speaking with a student at a scholarship showcase during inauguration

May 19, 2026

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.

What I’ve Learned (So Far): Brooke Barnett
A grid of Rollins alumni.

May 13, 2026

Class News: May 2026

In this monthly roundup, find out what's new and noteworthy in the lives of your fellow Tars.

Class News: May 2026
A group of six Rollins alumni holding beverages outdoors on Mills Lawn smile as the sun sets behind them.

May 12, 2026

Rollins Alumna Tessa Hahn ’10 Brings Tessakē to Grove Party

Founder Tessa Hahn ’10 shares the story behind Tessakē, the modern sake brand she built around quality ingredients, cultural connection, and community.

Rollins Alumna Tessa Hahn ’10 Brings Tessakē to Grove Party
Julia St. John, Ella Juengst, Nora Faunt Le Roy, Em Nguyen, Kate and Emma Salerno, and Lindsey Scanlan all pictured in graduation regalia.

May 04, 2026

Lessons from the Top

This year’s valedictorians share highlights from their time at Rollins, how the College connected them to their purpose, and what’s next in their meaningful lives and productive careers.

Lessons from the Top
Alexandria Crawford, Chris Russo, Zoe Mack, Robert Roncska, William Noah, and Thane Maynard

April 28, 2026

Purpose in Practice

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

Purpose in Practice
Antionette Marbray

April 23, 2026

Rollins Appoints Vice President of External Relations and General Counsel

Antoinette Marbray joins Rollins with deep expertise in legal strategy and external affairs.

Rollins Appoints Vice President of External Relations and General Counsel

April 22, 2026

The Inauguration of President Brooke Barnett

A campuswide celebration marked President Brooke Barnett’s formal installation as Rollins’ 16th president and the beginning of a new chapter in the College’s 140-year history.

The Inauguration of President Brooke Barnett

April 18, 2026

A New Chapter Begins: President Brooke Barnett’s Inaugural Address

In her inaugural address, President Brooke Barnett reflects on the relationships, liberal arts foundation, and shared sense of purpose that define Rollins while outlining a future shaped by listening, collaboration, and student-centered leadership.

A New Chapter Begins: President Brooke Barnett’s Inaugural Address