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Bryce Pittenger

Leading with Humanity

An embodiment of one of Rollins’ most treasured tenets—life is for service—Bryce Pittenger ’87 has dedicated her career to improving lives.

Sam Hocking poses for a portrait in the lobby of an office building.

What I’ve Learned: Sam Hocking ’87

Sam Hocking ’87 shares his top takeaways from a life and career defined by an incredible capacity for reinvention.

The Corridor Project Spotlights Artwork by 3 Tars

Studio art professors Lisa Cody-Rapport and Rachel Simmons ’97 and alumna Kelly Berry ’13 each contributed a piece of original artwork to be displayed on billboards around the Orlando metropolitan area.

From top left: Jeannie Infante Sager ’94, Bryce Pittenger ’87, Ann Francis ’01, and Tori Linder ’14.

Rollins Announces 2023 Alumni Award Winners

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

Chris ”Mad Dog’ Russo ’82

What I’ve Learned: Christopher Russo ’82

How the feisty sports personality went from calling Rollins games on WPRK to being inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.

Standing Guard

Through an eminent career in security, childhood refugee Akmal Ali ’03 devotes each day to keeping us safe.

Ryo Hasegawa ’19 conducting an orchestra.

Maestro of Mudita

Motorcycle racer turned conductor Ryo Hasegawa ’19 revels in the ability of music to build community.

Albrecht ’76 Honored as a University of Miami Distinguished Alumni

Composer and musician Sally Albrecht ’76 has been recognized for an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades.

From top left: Lindsay Muscato ’07, Kevin Brancheau ’17MBA, Rebekah Arthur ’10, Bailey Clark ’11, Lisa Curran Kolbjornsen ’14MBA, Carmen Rasnick ’13 ’16MBA, and Beau Blackerby ’10MBA.

7 Tars Among Orlando’s 40 Under 40 Honorees

For their community leadership and professional contributions, seven Rollins alumni have been recognized by the Orlando Business Journal in its annual 40 Under 40 Awards.

Isabella Ward ’15 as Tere in Steven Spielberg’s recent remake of West Side Story, dancing center screen.

What It’s Like to … Perform on the Silver Screen

Isabella Ward ’15 recently made her big-screen debut in the Golden Globe-winning West Side Story revival, and now she’s reflecting on her path to the spotlight.

From left: Lindsay Muscato ’07 and Yanet Herrero ’20

Two Tars Recognized as “Women Who Mean Business”

Yanet Herrero ’20 and Lindsay Muscato ’07 both made the Orlando Business Journal’s annual list recognizing outstanding businesswomen in Central Florida.

Garzon ’14MLS featured in Orlando Arts Magazine

The publication recognized the professor’s contribution to the Orlando theater scene via her Latinx performance group, Descolonizarte TEATRO.