Academics

From top left: Connor Xu ’23, Ashley Troutman ’23, Capri Gutierrez ’23, Emily Froehlich ’23, Raj Singh ’23, Sarah Skala ’23, and Georgina Groth ’23.

Rising to the Top

This year’s seven valedictorians share highlights from their time at Rollins and a glimpse of what’s next in their meaningful lives and productive careers.

Physics professor Whitney Coyle working with her students.

What It’s Like ... to Partner with Your Professor

Thanks to acoustical research they conducted alongside physics professor Whitney Coyle, Makayle Kellison ’25 and Maggie Kuffskie ’25 played a role in the historic launch of the Artemis I rocket.

A grid of students participating in field studies and alternative spring breaks.

Around the World in 8 Days

With passion and purpose, Tars set out this past spring break to explore real-world issues and grow as global citizens.

Phi Beta Kappa induction ceremony at Rollins College.

Rollins Inducts 23 New Members of Phi Beta Kappa

Rollins students join 17 U.S. presidents, 42 U.S. Supreme Court justices, and more than 150 Nobel Laureates as members of America’s most prestigious academic honor society.

Rollins’ Career Studio, a drop-in space for students to get help with everything from resumes to interview prep.

Career Cachet

A dynamic drop-in space overseen by the Center for Career & Life Planning (CCLP), the Career Studio is a one-stop shop where students receive guidance on everything from resumes to job searches.

Students working in the Rollins Museum of Art and having class at the Alfond Inn, which houses the Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art.

Rollins Museum of Art Chosen for Prestigious Internship Program

The Rollins Museum of Art is one of 10 distinguished American art museums to receive funding to support a paid internship program from the Association of Art Museum Directors.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Tiedtke Theatre & Dance Centre.

Sneak Peek: Tiedtke Theatre & Dance Centre

A behind-the-scenes first look at how the new Tiedtke Theatre & Dance Centre will further strengthen Rollins’ role as a leader in performing arts education.

Rollins Ranks Among Nation’s Best for Athletic and Academic Excellence

The College was recently honored with the NCAA’s Division II Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence for achieving an academic success rate of 95 percent.

Rollins Faculty and Staff Earn Esteemed Awards and Grants

From climate-change research to diversity in STEM education, Rollins faculty and staff have earned more than 30 awards and grants for the 2021 and 2022 calendar years.

Top 22 Stories of 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, we give you the Rollins stories you loved most this year—one more time.

Kasandra Riley and Brandon McNichol ’19 work together in a chemistry lab.

Rollins Receives Inclusive Excellence in STEM Grant

The six-year grant will support the College in its efforts to foster inclusivity and belonging for those who have been historically underrepresented in the sciences.

Solving the World’s Biggest Problems

For Rollins students, alumni, and faculty, the most pressing issues of our time are not insurmountable. They’re opportunities to bring meaning to the term “global citizenship.”