Rollins Magazine Spring 2020
From the official opening of the new Kathleen W. Rollins Hall to the promise of our unique educational vision, Rollins Gateway, explore the spring 2020 issue of Rollins magazine.
June 01, 2021
Room to Grow
Within the new Kathleen W. Rollins Hall, interdisciplinary learning takes place in high-tech, sun-drenched spaces created for collaboration.
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Rollins Gateway
Through Rollins Gateway—the College’s distinctive approach to liberal arts learning—every student is guaranteed a future-proof foundation, essential real-world experience, and meaningful mentorship.
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My Rollins Gateway: Seismic Scholar
Armed with rigorous lab work, extensive research experience alongside her faculty mentor, and five prestigious scholarships, Lauren Neldner ’20 is ready to make the world a safer place.
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My Rollins Gateway: No Limits
How veteran and business management major Tamer Elkhouly ’19 excelled in the Army, matured as a Rollins transfer student, and landed on a leadership track in the defense industry.
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My Rollins Gateway: Breaking Boundaries
You wouldn’t know what Alexis Meeks ’16 does at AdventHealth by looking at her title: product manager for the Project Fulcrum Team. Her work is always changing, and that fits her perfectly.
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Pathway to Progress
Micki Meyer, Lord Family Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs-Community, knows the key to navigating life—and her career—is a good map and a willingness to get diverted.
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Center of It All
In January, Rollins officially opened Kathleen W. Rollins Hall, the College’s new headquarters for applied liberal arts learning.
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A Call to Serve
As associate dean of advising, Spanish professor Gabriel Barreneche is living out his commitment to service learning and mentorship.
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Purposeful Passion
Meet the 2020 Alumni Award winners, whose range of experience and impact speaks directly to the power of a Rollins education.
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What I’ve Learned: Andrea Massey-Farrell ’98
You might think the path had to pre-paved for someone named Massey to rise through the ranks of Orlando-based Massey Services. But that isn’t how this family works.
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