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06/03/2026

Makenna Morrison Gary ’26 has earned a 2026–27 Fulbright Scholarship to participate in the U.S. government’s premier international educational exchange program, joining Rollins’ storied history of Fulbright Students that spans seven decades.

The biology and environmental studies double major will be pursuing a master’s in biodiversity at National Taiwan University.

Learn how Gary turned her love of wildlife into a mission-driven education rooted in research, faculty mentorship, advocacy, and hands-on learning at Rollins:

Learn how Rollins student Makenna Gary ’26 earned a Fulbright to study biodiversity and environmental research in Taiwan.

05/22/2026

Fueled by the endurance and adaptability she built at Rollins, Morgan Colley ’17 is helping bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to life on the world’s biggest stage.

As venue management planning and project manager for the largest FIFA World Cup in history, Colley coordinates the intricate operations behind 16 stadiums spread out across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, ensuring that the fan experience unfolds seamlessly from start to finish. She credits Rollins for helping her build the endurance and adaptability she now relies on daily and shares what it’s like to help bring the world’s most-watched sporting event to life.

Read more about her career journey and her time at Rollins:

Discover what it's like to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to life through the eyes of Rollins alum Morgan Colley '17.

05/10/2026

Congratulations to all of the 2026 graduates from the College of Liberal Arts, the Hamilton Holt School, and the Crummer Graduate School of Business. You are officially . Fiat Lux!

05/10/2026

Congratulations to the College of Liberal Arts class of 2026!
Tune in to the livestream at 9 a.m. on the Rollins Commencement website in both English and Spanish: https://rollins.college/4uCy8E1

05/09/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026 from the Crummer Graduate School of Business and the Hamilton Holt School!

Tune in to the livestreams for today's ceremonies on the Rollins Commencement website in both English and Spanish: https://rollins.college/4w9eZep

Today's ceremonies:
- Crummer Graduate School of Business: 9 a.m.
- Hamilton Holt School: 2 p.m.

05/06/2026

As Rollins’ 136th commencement approaches, this year’s seven valedictorians are preparing to carry the lessons of their Rollins liberal arts education into the world. Hailing from Florida, Maryland, and Vietnam, the Class of 2026’s top scholars represent a wide range of interests and ambitions—from clinical psychology and plein air painting to law, consulting, and graduate studies.

We recently caught up with this year’s valedictorians to learn how Rollins helped shape them, what they’ll miss most, and what the future holds:

Meet Rollins’ 2026 valedictorians and discover how their liberal arts journeys shaped their purpose and future careers.

05/02/2026

Each year, Rollins honors alumni who carry forward the College’s ethos in distinct and meaningful ways through leadership, service, innovation, and a commitment to the greater good. This year’s recipients represent a wide range of paths and professions, each shaped by a shared foundation at Rollins.

From shaping the arts and advancing medicine to leading global conservation efforts and serving at the highest levels of government, meet the 2026 honorees:

Get to know Rollins’ 2026 Alumni Award winners whose leadership, service, and innovation showcase purpose in practice.

04/29/2026

Earlier this week, Rollins recognized 35 students for their academic achievements and positive contributions to campus and the community at the 2026 Student Achievement Awards Banquet.⁠

View the full list of this year’s honorees, who live out the Rollins mission of global citizenship and responsible leadership each day:

Meet Rollins’ 2026 Student Achievement Award winners who were honored for excellence in academics, leadership, and service.

04/23/2026

Rollins College President Brooke Barnett announced today the appointment of Antionette Marbray as vice president for external relations and general counsel, marking an important addition to the College’s senior leadership team. Marbray will begin her tenure on July 20.

Read more:

Rollins College appoints Antionette Marbray as vice president for external relations and general counsel.

04/18/2026

Today, Rollins inaugurated the College's 16th president, Brooke Barnett. Over several days, the inauguration brought the College's core values of academic excellence, service, leadership, and community to life through a series of events and shared experiences.

In her inaugural address, President Barnett pledged to focus on students, champion faculty scholarship, and strengthen community ties—priorities reflected throughout the celebration.

Read more about how these defining values shaped every facet of the inauguration:

Explore how Rollins marked President Brooke Barnett’s inauguration with service, scholarship, leadership, and community events.