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As Rollins celebrated its 137th anniversary, the 2021-22 academic year furthered the College’s ongoing mission to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on learning opportunities they need to change the world.

For Ellane Park, building relationships with her students is the foundation of a successful science education.

Ingrid Ryan ’24 has been selected for a prestigious program through the Leadership Alliance, which has paired her with a political science internship at Columbia University.

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

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

Three students, two generations, one legacy—a trio of Tars discover their pathways to purpose at Rollins.

A trio of Tars are putting the “act” in “activist” through educational outreach and the creation of the first-ever Take Action Institute.

Elizabeth Bonker ’22 long struggled to communicate with a world that didn’t always understand or accept her. Now, armed with her Rollins education, she’s starting a nonprofit to bring communication assistance to those affected by non-speaking autism.

Rollins’ 2022 valedictorians reflect on the highlights of their college experience and share a glimpse of what’s next.

From close-knit relationships with mentors to our emphasis on hands-on learning, discover why seven incoming first-year students chose Rollins.

With the support of her mentors, environmental studies major Angelica Rivera ’23 has adapted to unexpected challenges—and found new opportunities along the way.

Elizabeth Smith ’22 ’24MPH came to Rollins wanting to embrace a new beginning. That all changed when the world was thrown into chaos. Now, she’s emerged from the pandemic as a fierce advocate for disability rights.