Top Stories of 2025
As another year at Rollins comes to a close, we’re bringing back the stories you loved most this year—one more time.
December 11, 2025
From globe-trotting internships and immersive study abroad experiences to prestigious college honors and milestones, explore the most-viewed Rollins stories of 2025.
Academic All-Stars
Rollins’ 2025 valedictorians share highlights from their time on campus, what they’ll miss most, and how the past four years have prepared them to step boldly into the future.
What It’s Like ... My First Semester at Rollins
From move-in day to meeting professors and fellow classmates, see a student’s first semester at Rollins through the eyes of first-year Ava Bartolomucci ’28.
Why I Chose Rollins
From hands-on experiences to our personalized learning environment, discover why 10 incoming first-year students chose Rollins.
Rollins College Named Among Top 15 Most Beautiful Campuses
Rollins College was ranked the No. 13 Most Beautiful Campus this year by The Princeton Review’s The Best 391 Colleges. This is up from No. 17 last year.
Putting Passions into Practice
Tars share some of their biggest accomplishments from summer 2025 as they channeled their Rollins education into real-world, career-defining internships.
Not Just Any Campus Tour
Explore a few of the many reasons to book your dream visit to Rollins, Winter Park, and Orlando.
The Support to Succeed
At Rollins, we connect you to the right people with the right resources at the right time so you don't ever fall through the cracks.
Fox Day 2025 in Photos
Fox Day was once again everyone’s favorite day of the year. Relive the magic of Fox Day 2025—the sun-soaked memories, the spontaneous joy, and the spirited traditions that made this year’s celebration unforgettable.
A Day in the Life of a Marine Biology Major
Join Stella Monner ’25 to get an insider’s look at what it’s like to be a marine biology major at Rollins.
Orlando, Winter Park Rank Among Nation’s Best Places to Live and Learn
WalletHub names Orlando the No. 3 Best College Town in America and ranks Winter Park the No. 1 small city in Florida and in the top 20 nationwide for quality of life.
Foundation for the Future
No one can predict what the world will look like four years from now. That uncertainty might shake some—but not our grads. A Rollins education equips our students to excel, no matter what the future holds.
Numbers, Networks, and New Horizons
From global internships to deep connections with professors, Hayley Stoddard ’24 has turned her passion for international business into a career in Orlando’s thriving hospitality sector.
Photos: Welcome Week 2025
From move-in to SPARC Day, here are a few of our favorite moments from Welcome Week 2025.
Passport to Possibility
From Scotland to Rwanda, Rollins students spent summer 2025 gaining global perspectives and essential experience through immersive field studies and study abroad programs.
Engage, Explore, Excel
Our small, discussion-driven classes put you at the center of the conversation, where learning is up close and personal.
Rollins Among Nation’s Best for Student Experience
Rollins once again earns national recognition from The Wall Street Journal, ranking among the country’s top 400 colleges and No. 33 in the nation for best student experience.
Global Citizen in Action
Ingrid Ryan ’24 turned transformative experiences at Rollins into a launchpad for exploring democracy on a global stage.
Summer of Discovery
This past summer, students and faculty partnered on groundbreaking research that tackled real-world issues while sharpening skills, deepening expertise, and preparing students for future pursuits.
The Power of Connection
At Rollins, Jay Kirkley ’24 embraced every opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and explore new ideas.
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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.
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10 Things I’m Hearing, Learning, and Loving About Rollins
Discover 10 insights shared from President Brooke Barnett that showcase the uniqueness and excellence of Rollins.
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Williams ’25 Presents Research at Biomedical Conference
Biology major Jordon Williams ’25 recently presented collaborative research the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS).