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December 11, 2025

By Jessica Firpi ’11

As another year at Rollins comes to a close, we’re bringing back the stories you loved most this year—one more time.

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From globe-trotting internships and immersive study abroad experiences to our graduates thriving in their meaningful lives and productive careers, explore the most-viewed Rollins stories of 2025.

Rollins 2025 valedictorians
From top left: Caroline Hutchinson ’25, Abrielle Mannino ’25, Sydney Boswell ’25, Skylar Hines ’25, Maggie Kuffskie ’25, and Delaney Benton ’25. Photo by Photos by Alex Stiner.

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.

Ava Bartolomucci ’28 at Disney

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.

A grid of incoming first-year Rollins students

Why I Chose Rollins

From hands-on experiences to our personalized learning environment, discover why 10 incoming first-year students chose Rollins.

Students walking on a pathway on Rollins campus
Photo by Photo by Scott Cook ’24MBA.

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.

Summer 2025 internships

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.

Aerial view of Rollins College
Photo by Photo by Scott Cook ’24MBA.

Not Just Any Campus Tour

Explore a few of the many reasons to book your dream visit to Rollins, Winter Park, and Orlando.

A group of students eating lunch by the pool
Photo by Photo by Alex Stiner.

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.

Rollins Fox Day 2025 collage
Photo by Photos by Alex Stiner.

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.

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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.

Photos from Rollins campus, Winter Park, and Orlando
Photo by Photos by Scott Cook ’24MBA.

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.

Rollins alums Kimberly Schlaepfer ’14, John Schade ’18, Grace Marshall ’20, and Kiefer Hurst ’18.
Clockwise from top left: Kimberly Schlaepfer ’14, John Schade ’18, Grace Marshall ’20, and Kiefer Hurst ’18.

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.

Hayley Stoddard ’24
Photo by Photo by Alex Stiner.

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.

Students enjoying Welcome Week 2025
Photo by Photos by Elliott Kiernicki and Zach Stovall.

Photos: Welcome Week 2025

From move-in to SPARC Day, here are a few of our favorite moments from Welcome Week 2025.

Students studying abroad in summer 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.

Professor engaged in class discussion with students
Photo by Photo by Alex Stiner.

Engage, Explore, Excel

Our small, discussion-driven classes put you at the center of the conversation, where learning is up close and personal.

A student and faculty work together in the biology lab
Photo by Photo by Alex Stiner.

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.

Ingrid Ryan standing in front of a globe in England

Global Citizen in Action

Ingrid Ryan ’24 turned transformative experiences at Rollins into a launchpad for exploring democracy on a global stage.

A grid of images of students and faculty engaged in summer student-faculty research
Photo by Photos by Alex Stiner.

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.

A student and faculty work together in the chemistry lab
Photo by Photo by Scott Cook ’24MBA.

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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