News & Features
August 19, 2026
The Princeton Review Recognizes Rollins Among Nation’s Best Colleges
Rollins has been ranked one of the nation’s best 392 colleges by The Princeton Review and has landed among the top 25 in 11 additional categories.
September 18, 2026
Rollins Ranks Among Top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges and No. 1 in Florida
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 ranked the nation’s No. 1 liberal arts college for veterans.
September 09, 2026
Growth Opportunities
At Rollins, Saarah Valentin ’25 sought out every advantage she could find. Now she’s helping BNY find its next one.
September 09, 2026
Rollins Recognized Among Nation’s Best Colleges for Quality and Affordability
Rollins has once again been named one of the nation’s best colleges in an analysis of dozens of quality and affordability measures from more than 2,400 four-year institutions.
Rollins in the News
21st Annual SPARC Day of Service
Description: 800+ Rollins College new incoming students, faculty, and staff volunteered at over 30 non-profits and community partners for the 21st annual SPARC Day of community and education. WFTV 9 visited the Second Harvest Foodbank site.
Awards & Rankings
May 21, 2026
Gary ’26 Earns Fulbright Scholarship
Biology and environmental studies double major Makenna Morrison Gary ’26 has earned a 2026–27 Fulbright Study/Research Award to study biodiversity at National Taiwan University.
April 28, 2026
Rollins Announces 2026 Student Achievement Awards
The College recognized 35 students for their academic achievements and positive contributions to campus and the community at the 2026 Student Awards Banquet.
People
April 09, 2026
In Memory: Harold Ward
Rollins says goodbye to Harold A. Ward, a lifelong steward of the College and Winter Park whose vision, leadership, and deep-rooted commitment helped shaped the institution and community for generations.
Highlights
Rollins Dining Services Awarded Grand Prize Loyal E. Horton Dining Award
Rollins Dining Services has been awarded the Gold Loyal E. Horton Dining Award in the category of Retail Sales: Marketplace of the Year by the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS).
September 09, 2026
Rollins College Named Among Top 25 Most Beautiful Campuses
The Princeton Review recently ranked Rollins College as the No. 24 Most Beautiful Campus in the nation.
September 08, 2026
Rollins Campus Dining Ranked Among Nation’s Best
Rollins College has one of the best college dining programs in the country, ranking No. 10 in The Princeton Review’s 2026 Best Campus Food rankings.
September 04, 2026
Paths of Discovery
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.
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