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May 22, 2026

Designing a Life of Curiosity: Gary McKechnie ’26MLS’s Commencement Address

Gary McKechnie ’26MLS, Rollins Graduate Studies’ 2026 outstanding graduate student, reflects on a journey shaped not by a single path, but by the courage to keep designing it.

Designing a Life of Curiosity: Gary McKechnie ’26MLS’s Commencement Address
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April 18, 2026

Rollins Celebrates New Era with Service, Scholarship, and Connection

Rollins commemorates the inauguration of the College’s 16th president, Brooke Barnett, with a series of events that bring our core values to life.

Rollins Celebrates New Era with Service, Scholarship, and Connection
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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July 07, 2022

Lessons in Leadership

Margaret Linnane ’76 ’96MBA spent a lifetime nurturing the success of Central Florida’s nonprofit sector.

Lessons in Leadership