Stories of global citizens and responsible leaders
December 10, 2025
Top 25 Stories of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re bringing back the Rollins stories you loved most this year—one more time.
December 19, 2025
Magic Makers
Every ride, show, and spark of wonder at Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld begins with a great idea, and often, a Rollins graduate. From engineers and marketers to product developers and producers, our alumni are defining what’s next for the theme-park entertainment industry that fuels Central Florida and delights the world.
December 19, 2025
Bradshaw ’18 ’20MBA ’24DBA Earns Award from PRSA Orlando
Assistant Dean of the Hamilton Holt School Doragnes Bradshaw ’18 ’20MBA ’24DBA earned PRSA Orlando’s President’s Award for Distinguished Service.
December 19, 2025
What I’ve Learned: Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA
How Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA built a leadership career in finance—starting with a second chance at Rollins.
Rollins in the News
Awards & Rankings
December 03, 2025
Rollins Recognized Among the Greenest Colleges in the Nation
Rollins earns a spot in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges 2026 for its campus-wide commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable learning, and innovative green initiatives.
December 02, 2025
Rollins Named a Top 5 School for Study Abroad
Rollins has landed in the top 5 master’s-granting institutions nationwide for the highest percentage of students who study abroad.
People
December 19, 2025
Her Happy Place
Dorea Mays ’16MHR already had a great job with a great company. Going back to college never crossed her mind. Now, she can’t imagine her professional life without the lessons she learned at Rollins.
December 11, 2025
Policy with Purpose
Guided by her Crummer foundation and a passion for equity, Patricia Winters Levesque ’95MBA has devoted her career to transforming education policy and empowering students across the nation.
December 10, 2025
Rollins Names New Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Alicia Slater will become the next vice president for academic affairs and provost of Rollins College.
Highlights
December 19, 2025
Framing the Future
For Leslie Anderson, every masterpiece tells a story of connection between artist and audience, teacher and student. As she takes the helm of the Rollins Museum of Art, she’s focused on access, discovery, and the power of art and education.
December 19, 2025
Business Professor Comments on the Plight of Small Businesses
Rollins business professor, Richard Lewin, provided expert commentary for this Spectrum News 13 feature on how small businesses are struggling due to tariffs and the current state of the economy.
December 18, 2025
What It’s Like … to Reclaim Rollins History Through Theatre
Through yearlong research and close faculty collaboration, Rollins students honored Zora Neale Hurston’s legacy with Let the People Sing , an original documentary drama that blends history, music, and storytelling.