Rollins Magazine Fall 2025
From Rollins grads powering the entertainment industry to 20 years of SPARC Day, explore the fall 2025 issue of Rollins magazine.
By Office of Marketing
January 06, 2026
What It’s Like ... to Plan One of the World’s Biggest Events
Fueled by the endurance and adaptability she built at Rollins, Morgan Colley ’17 is helping bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to life on the world’s biggest stage. Read story
Home, Reimagined
East End Neighborhood is creating a vibrant new hub where students can live, learn, and connect. Read story
10 Things I’m Hearing, Learning, and Loving about Rollins
Informed by conversations across the Rollins community, President Brooke Barnett shares reflections on the connections and experiences that bring the College’s mission to life. Read story
The Past Is Present
As a leader in the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Tina Osceola ’89 has worked to honor her ancestors and protect her tribe’s sovereignty for more than 20 years. Read story
Magic Makers
Every ride, show, and spark of wonder at Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld begins with a great idea, and often, a Rollins graduate. From engineers and marketers to product developers and producers, our alumni are defining what’s next for the theme-park entertainment industry that fuels Central Florida and delights the world. Read story
Policy With Purpose
Guided by her Crummer foundation and a passion for equity, Patricia Winters Levesque ’95MBA has devoted her career to transforming education policy and empowering students across the nation. Read story
Framing the Future
For Leslie Anderson, every masterpiece tells a story of connection between artist and audience, teacher and student. As she takes the helm of the Rollins Museum of Art, she’s focused on access, discovery, and the power of art and education. Read story
Her Happy Place
Dorea Mays ’16MHR already had a great job with a great company. Going back to college never crossed her mind. Now, she can’t imagine her professional life without the lessons she learned at Rollins. Read story
20 Years of SPARC Day: Sparking Passion, Igniting Purpose
The annual day of service is a signature piece of the Rollins experience that inspires community connection and provides a key foundation for leadership and success. Read story
An Unbreakable Bond
For Bryan ’78 and Pinkie Chace ’76, the personal connections to Rollins have never loosened—and now their planned gift will keep them strong forever. Read story
What I’ve Learned: Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA
How Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA built a leadership career in finance—starting with a second chance at Rollins. Read story
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