News & Features
April 18, 2026
Rollins Celebrates New Era with Service, Scholarship, and Connection
Rollins commemorates the inauguration of the College’s 16th president, Brooke Barnett, with a series of events that bring our core values to life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
April 28, 2026
Purpose in Practice
Meet the 2026 Alumni Award Winners, whose lives and careers reflect the enduring impact of a Rollins education.
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.
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.
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.