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The Orlando Business Journal’s annual Power Players awards have named four Rollins alumni among Central Florida’s most innovative business leaders and executives.

From hands-on field studies and prestigious internships to real-world research and study abroad programs, Tars share some of their biggest accomplishments from summer 2023.

As we begin a brand-new semester, let’s celebrate everything that makes Rollins great by looking back at some of our favorite moments from the 2022-23 academic year.

Two months before Hiroshima, John Bistline ’44 was working on the bomb that would introduce nuclear warfare to the world when things almost went terribly wrong.

Prominent business leader Anil Menon ushers in a new era of growth as the George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Dean of Global Leadership.

For their professional and philanthropic contributions, three Rollins alumni have been named to Orlando Business Journal’s 2023 honor roll of top leaders under 40.

Four Tars have received the distinguished Fulbright Scholarship, including two teaching assignments and two awards to pursue graduate school and research opportunities.

The appointment will enable philosophy professor Eric Smaw to serve as Special Assistant to the Provost for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), where he will oversee ongoing diversity initiatives for the College.

As Rollins’ beloved college radio station celebrates 70 years on the air, we’re taking stock of WPRK’s impact on the College, the community, and the students who used the platform to find their voice.

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.

Meet the recipients of the 2023 Fred Rogers Global Citizenship Award, Distinguished Alumni Award, Recent Alumni Achievement Award, and Alumni Service Award.

In this monthly roundup, get the latest on what’s happening in the lives of your fellow Tars.