Rollins College

10/06/2026

Analyzing data to power businesses. Caring for patients. Making city transportation safer and more accessible. This past summer, our students channeled their Rollins education into real-world, career defining opportunities. Here are a few of our favorite internship stories from summer 2026:

See how Rollins students turned summer 2026 internships into career-defining experiences across business, science, and service.

09/22/2026

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rollins among the top 100 national liberal arts colleges for 2027 and the No. 1 liberal arts college in Florida. Rollins was also named the No. 1 liberal arts college for veterans.

In addition, Rollins was recognized as one of the nation’s best liberal arts colleges for value, social mobility, and commitment to teaching undergraduates. The College’s undergraduate business and psychology programs were also ranked among the best in the country.

Read the full list of this year’s rankings:

Explore why U.S. News ranked Rollins among the top 100 national liberal arts colleges and No. 1 in Florida and for veterans.

09/16/2026

From her first time traveling abroad to a recent service experience in the Everglades, international business and economics major Taylor Evans ’28 reflects on how stepping into the unknown has become one of her greatest teachers.

At Rollins, Evans has had the opportunity to say yes to the unfamiliar and engage issues right at the source, discovering that the experiences that feel uncertain at first often shape us the most:

Discover how Rollins student Taylor Evans has grown through study abroad and Immersion service, embracing challenges in China and Florida.

09/10/2026

This past summer, students and faculty partnered on research that tackled real-world issues while sharpening skills, deepening expertise, and preparing students for what comes next.

From investigating medicinal plants to reconstructing historical costumes, here are a few of our favorite projects from summer 2026:

Explore how Rollins students and faculty tackled real-world challenges through collaborative summer research in 2026.

09/02/2026

Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. As we enter peak hurricane season, we ask the campus community to please take a moment to watch our hurricane preparedness video to learn about the policies and procedures Rollins has in place, what to expect, and where to receive information should a hurricane or severe weather event impact our campus.⁠
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Key points to note:⁠
- Know your hurricane plan⁠
- Bookmark rollins.edu/emergency/ in your web browser - this is where all emergency updates are posted.⁠
- Look for emails from the Rollins Public Information team. Add [email protected] to your “safe sender” list to ensure it doesn’t go into your spam folder. ⁠
- Follow on all social media

08/26/2026

Rollins has been recognized as one of the nation’s best 392 colleges by The Princeton Review and has ranked among the top 25 schools in 11 additional categories. Only about 15 percent of America’s 2,800 four-year colleges are profiled in the 2027 edition of the college guidebook.

Alongside praise for community engagement, personalized learning, and close faculty relationships, Rollins ranked No. 7 for Best Health Services, No. 10 for Best Campus Food, No. 14 for Best Student Support and Counseling Services, No. 19 for Best College Theater, No. 22 for Best Classroom Experience, No. 22 for Best Quality of Life, No. 23 for Best College Dorms, No. 24 for Most Beautiful Campus, and more.

Read more:

Discover why The Princeton Review ranks Rollins among the nation’s best colleges, with top marks in academics and campus life.

08/22/2026

Today, more than 800 first-year and transfer students, faculty and staff provided service to over 30 local nonprofits and community organizations as a part of the College’s 21st annual day of service, SPARC Day. Service sites included the Ronald McDonald House, New Hope for Kids, Mead Botanical Garden, The Mustard Seed, The Sharing Center, Hope Community Center, and many more.

Since its inception in 2006, SPARC has brought together more than 13,500 Tars who have contributed more than 54,000 hours of community service.

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers today, and a shout-out to the Rollins College Center for Leadership and Community Engagement for organizing this beloved Rollins tradition. Fiat Lux!

08/20/2026

From the opening of the new Tennis & Golf Center to celebrating another unforgettable Fox Day, the 2025-26 academic year was full of memorable moments at Rollins. Our students participated in immersive service experiences, original research, creative scholarship, and hands-on learning—from restoring ecosystems in the Everglades to bringing forgotten Rollins history to the stage.

As we prepare to kick off a new academic year next week, we're looking back at just a few of our favorite people, places, and experiences that made this past year at Rollins one to remember:

Explore Rollins’ 2025-26 highlights in photos, from service and research to traditions, athletics, and student success.

08/06/2026

As Leslie Anderson takes the helm of the Rollins Museum of Art, she’s focused on access, discovery, and the power of art and education—believing that every masterpiece tells a story of connection.

Learn more about how Anderson is uniquely positioned to guide RMA into its next chapter with a new state-of-the-art facility on the horizon:

Explore Leslie Anderson's transformative vision for Rollins Museum of Art, emphasizing access, community, and innovative exhibitions.

07/22/2026

Five Rollins students have earned the prestigious U.S. Department of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 to support study abroad opportunities for undergraduate students with high financial need.

As they embark on their journeys, they reflect on what inspired them to study abroad, how Rollins prepared them for the experience, and what they hope to gain from immersing themselves in new cultures and communities:

Discover how five Rollins students use Gilman Scholarships to study abroad and prepare for global careers.