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Reactions to Valedictorian Commencement Speech

Elizabeth Bonker's mother, Virginia Breen, reacts to her daughter's speech on Mother's Day.

May 08, 2022

Over 500 graduates were celebrated at Rollins College’s 132nd commencement on May 8. Four other valedictorians selected Elizabeth Bonker to address the class of 2022.


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December 17, 2025

Rollins Launches New Applied Neuroscience Concentration

At the forefront of an emerging field, the new concentration for graduate counseling students equips future counselors and therapists with brain-based insights to enhance clinical practice, deepen client care, and translate neuroscience into healing.

Rollins Launches New Applied Neuroscience Concentration

December 16, 2025

From Rollins to Broadway

Juan Carlos ’23, who plays Bob Newby in the Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, returned to campus to share what he’s learned on his journey from Rollins to theatre’s biggest stage.

From Rollins to Broadway

December 15, 2025

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.

10 Things I’m Hearing, Learning, and Loving About Rollins