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May 21, 2026

Do It Anyway: Jeannine Saady ’26’s Commencement Address

Jeannine Saady ’26, Rollins Professional Advancement’s 2026 outstanding senior, shares how confronting her inner critic unlocked a path to purpose and proved that we are all capable of more than we believe.

Do It Anyway: Jeannine Saady ’26’s Commencement Address
Collage featuring a woman in academic regalia at a Rollins College commencement, interacting with students, and volunteering.

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
From top left: Jeannie Infante Sager ’94, Bryce Pittenger ’87, Ann Francis ’01, and Tori Linder ’14.

December 08, 2022

Rollins Announces 2023 Alumni Award Winners

Meet the recipients of the 2023 Fred Rogers Global Citizenship Award, Distinguished Alumni Award, Recent Alumni Achievement Award, and Alumni Service Award.

Rollins Announces 2023 Alumni Award Winners

The Flexibility to Finish

Learn more about our convenient class times, hybrid format, and part-time and full-time tracks. Then see how we’re making it easier than ever to finish your bachelor’s degree and advance your career at the No. 1 regional university in the South.

Jeannine Saady ’26 giving her commencement address

May 21, 2026

Do It Anyway: Jeannine Saady ’26’s Commencement Address

Jeannine Saady ’26, Rollins Professional Advancement’s 2026 outstanding senior, shares how confronting her inner critic unlocked a path to purpose and proved that we are all capable of more than we believe.

Do It Anyway: Jeannine Saady ’26’s Commencement Address
Rollins students clearing out Lake Virginia

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.

Rollins Recognized Among the Greenest Colleges in the Nation
A Professional Advancement student at commencement

September 05, 2023

Event Preview: Cocktails & Couture

Rollins is hosting a gala to benefit scholarships for Professional Advancement and Graduate Studies students.

Event Preview: Cocktails & Couture
Rollins students in caps and gowns walking past Knowles Chapel after their commencement.

August 07, 2023

Rollins Named Among Nation’s Best Colleges for Transfer Students

Phi Theta Kappa has once again recognized Rollins as a leader in providing the support and resources that set up transfer students for success.

Rollins Named Among Nation’s Best Colleges for Transfer Students
Amy Calandrino ’07, Izi Pinho ’12, Wendy Roundtree ’16MBA

June 01, 2023

3 Tars Recognized Among Orlando’s 40 Under 40

For their professional and philanthropic contributions, three Rollins alumni have been named to Orlando Business Journal ’s 2023 honor roll of top leaders under 40.

3 Tars Recognized Among Orlando’s 40 Under 40
Daniebeth Martinez Negron ’23 celebrates her graduation from Rollins with her two teenage sons and brand-new baby girl.

May 18, 2023

The Power of Persistence

Daniebeth Martinez Negron ’23 faced several setbacks on her journey to becoming the first person in her family to earn a college degree. But with her resolve and the flexibility of Rollins’ program for working adults, she graduates this year at the top of her class.

The Power of Persistence