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A grid of images from the fall 2026 issue of Rollins magazine

June 05, 2026

Rollins Magazine Spring 2026

From the inauguration of President Brooke Barnett to the power of applied learning, explore the spring 2026 issue of Rollins magazine.

Rollins Magazine Spring 2026
A grid of images from the fall 2026 issue of Rollins magazine

June 05, 2026

Rollins Magazine Spring 2026

From the inauguration of President Brooke Barnett to the power of applied learning, explore the spring 2026 issue of Rollins magazine.

Rollins Magazine Spring 2026
Business professor Marc Fetscherin and Rollins alumna and international business major Dafina Marashi ’21

May 27, 2026

Fetscherin and Marashi ’21 Publish Brand Perception Study

Business professor Marc Fetscherin and Rollins alumna and international business major Dafina Marashi ’21 have co-authored an article accepted for publication in the peer-reviewed Journal of International Food & Agribusiness Marketing , a prestigious journal with an acceptance rate of only 12 percent.


Fetscherin and Marashi ’21 Publish Brand Perception Study
Valedictorian Ella Juengst ’26 giving her commencement address

May 21, 2026

A Collective Journey Forward: Ella Juengst’s 2026 Commencement Address

Rollins valedictorian Ella Juengst ’26 blends gratitude, reflection, and a call to purpose in her commencement address, urging the Class of 2026 to lead with curiosity, resilience, and intention.

A Collective Journey Forward: Ella Juengst’s 2026 Commencement Address
Portrait of Makenna Morrison Gary ’26 on campus

May 21, 2026

Gary ’26 Earns Fulbright Scholarship

Biology and environmental studies double major Makenna Morrison Gary ’26 has earned a 2026–27 Fulbright Study/Research Award to study biodiversity at National Taiwan University.

Gary ’26 Earns Fulbright Scholarship
Student-athlete playing on the new tennis court

May 19, 2026

Game Changer

The new Tennis & Golf Center elevates the student-athlete experience while honoring Rollins’ legacy of excellence.

Game Changer
A group of six Rollins alumni holding beverages outdoors on Mills Lawn smile as the sun sets behind them.

May 12, 2026

Rollins Alumna Tessa Hahn ’10 Brings Tessakē to Grove Party

Founder Tessa Hahn ’10 shares the story behind Tessakē, the modern sake brand she built around quality ingredients, cultural connection, and community.

Rollins Alumna Tessa Hahn ’10 Brings Tessakē to Grove Party
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April 22, 2026

The Inauguration of President Brooke Barnett

A campuswide celebration marked President Brooke Barnett’s formal installation as Rollins’ 16th president and the beginning of a new chapter in the College’s 140-year history.

The Inauguration of President Brooke Barnett
Rollins President Brooke Barnett stands on stage in academic regalia at the presidential inauguration with a college seal in the background.

April 18, 2026

A New Chapter Begins: President Brooke Barnett’s Inaugural Address

In her inaugural address, President Brooke Barnett reflects on the relationships, liberal arts foundation, and shared sense of purpose that define Rollins while outlining a future shaped by listening, collaboration, and student-centered leadership.

A New Chapter Begins: President Brooke Barnett’s Inaugural Address
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April 13, 2026

Back in the Neighborhood for Alumni Weekend ’26

More than 1,200 alumni and friends made their way back to campus for Alumni Weekend ’26 to reconnect with the college that shaped their journey.

Back in the Neighborhood for Alumni Weekend ’26
Portraits of Rollins trustee Harold Anson Ward III

April 09, 2026

In Memory: Harold Ward

Rollins says goodbye to Harold A. Ward, a lifelong steward of the College and Winter Park whose vision, leadership, and deep-rooted commitment helped shaped the institution and community for generations.

In Memory: Harold Ward
Portrait of Rollins alumnus and trustee Rodney C. Adkins ’81 standing outdoors with green foliage behind him.

March 17, 2026

Adkins ’81 Releases New Book on the Power of Curiosity

Rollins Trustee Rodney C. Adkins ’81 is the author of Curiosity Redefines the Limits: Advantages Gained from Life, the Workplace, and the Boardroom .

Adkins ’81 Releases New Book on the Power of Curiosity
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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