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The official Rollins College account. Liberal arts college ☀️ Our students are global citizens & responsible leaders. ⚓️ #RollinsLife IG & TT: rollinscollege
Winter Park, FL
Joined February 2009
Rollins College valedictorian Elizabeth Bonker ’22, who's affected by non-speaking autism and communicates solely by typing, urges her fellow graduates to use their voices, serve others, and see the value in everyone they meet. Hear her message:
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At Rollins, we are committed to educating responsible leaders and civically engaged individuals, so students who are exercising their voice in deliberate, peaceful protests will not have their admission decisions impacted.
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We are saddened to hear about the passing of Joanne Rogers ‘50, wife of the late Fred Rogers ’51. We offer our condolences to the Rogers family. Fred and Joanne found each other while studying music at Rollins. And now, we have no doubt that they have found each other again. 💙
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Shout out to #RollinsAlumni Julia Porcher for attending @UCF's @CollegeGameDay to give props to the @RollinsSports Fighting Tars Football team from 1949! 💙⚓💛
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🎉 In honor of his birthday this Saturday, Rollins is proud to announce that a bronze sculpture honoring the life and legacy of beloved alumnus, Fred Rogers ’51 ’74H, (AKA #MisterRogers) will be unveiled on campus in October. Read more about the tribute:
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On the 2-year remembrance of the #Pulse tragedy our community unites to honor those lost. Our Knowles Chapel will ring its bell 49 times at noon as part of the #49Bells 🔔 Movement: #OrlandoUnited #ActLoveGive
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Today, @usnews released the 2020 rankings of “Best Colleges,” and Rollins has been ranked as the No. 1 university in the South! 🎉 . Rollins was ranked No. 1 among the 120 colleges and universities in this category. ⬇️ Read more:
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For the second consecutive year, Rollins has been named the No. 1 college in Florida by @CollegeConsens, a school rankings and student review aggregator. More >>
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The Celtic Duo @OwenMoley are giving a FREE, public concert Saturday 1/30, 8pm @ Tiedtke Hall on campus!
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Today 11:30am: A Vigil for Peace will be held at the Knowles Chapel to honor the lives lost yesterday #OrlandoUnited
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Happy #FoxDay17!.Today marks the 61st edition of this Rollins College tradition!.Check out the schedule of events:
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Come rain or shine, it's always a beautiful day for a neighbor.❤️.Today, we're thrilled to welcome Fred Rogers ’51 ’74H back to campus. We invite the community to join us tomorrow to see the sculpture and meet the artist Paul Day, Fred’s son John, & more:
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HAPPY FOX DAY, TARS! 🦊 We hope you all enjoy this day off from classes to enjoy the beautiful Florida weather. ☀️..✳️View the full schedule of #FoxDay2022 events:
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.@EllieRushing ’19 founded a community garden in Rwanda to feed 20 school children, returned with Dr. Hewit to research its sustainability 👌
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.@TravelLeisure has selected Rollins as a finalist for its "Most Beautiful College Campus" contest!.Vote now:
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Rollins Alert 1: An armed person is on campus. Go into nearest room and lock the door. Follow instructions from authorities.
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HAPPY FOX DAY! 🦊 We hope students enjoy this day off from classes & enjoy the beautiful Florida weather.☀️.*The Fox statue will be out from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. When taking photos please practice physical distancing & wear your face mask. #FoxDay2021 events:
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Currently sheltering 182, safely inside the Bush Science Center. The rest of campus has been evacuated & prepared for #HurricaneMatthew.
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Rollins has once again been ranked the No. 1 regional university in the South in the 2024 rankings of “Best Colleges,” released today by.@usnews! 🎉. Read more:
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HAPPY FOX DAY! 🦊 Have a fun and safe day off from classes to enjoy the beautiful Florida weather. ☀️..Check out the full schedule of #FoxDay2024 events:
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Rollins Alert: All clear. Please resume normal activities.
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Rollins Alert: A shelter in place notification is in effect. Go into nearest room and lock the door. Await further information. For further information, contact @WinterParkPD.
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Rollins lights our chapel blue in honor of the Class of 2016 & future alumni graduating! #RollinsGrad #RollinsAlumni
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Congratulations to @Kristen_Arnett ’12 on her @nytimes best-selling novel "Mostly Dead Things" being selected as a Best of 2019 pick at The New York Times, @NewYorker, @NPR, and several other major publications. Read More➡️
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Rollins' inclusiveness is reflected in the rainbow lighting of the Knowles Memorial Chapel. Fiat Lux! #OrlandoUnited
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Congratulations to Rollins’ baseball team for ending their 2023 season with a historic accomplishment, reaching the final round of the NCAA Division II National Championship for the first time since 1954! ⚾️.Read more: @rollinssports #TARNation ⚓️.
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Rollins President Cornwell to host a conversation with retiring @UCF President Hitt at Knowles Chapel, Feb. 8 at 7:30 pm.Details & RSVP:
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#BeOurNeighborTom. Congratulations on your newest role of #MisterRogers in the film “You Are My Friend”, Mr. @tomhanks!. A #RollinsAlumni, Fred Rogers loved our campus, the most beautiful college campus in the country. It's always a beautiful day in our neighborhood!
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Happy Virtual Fox Day! 🦊 It may not be on Tars Plaza, but Pres. Cornwell & the Fox are practicing social distancing as they offer a special Fox Day message: Visit the #FoxDay2020 webpage for more info and fun:
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Happy Founder's Day! .The first classes at Rollins were held on this day in 1885 😌
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Today, 492 students graduate from the College of Liberal Arts with their bachelor's degrees. Congratulations to the #Classof2020, and welcome to the #RollinsAlumni family!.Fiat Lux!🎉💙⚓️💛🎓.Tune in to the virtual commencement ceremony at 10am(ET):
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Congratulations to our neighbors @UCF & @valenciacollege on the groundbreaking of the downtown Orlando campus! #MyDowntownCampus
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Today is #WorldKindnessDay! 🤗 How have you shown kindness to your neighbor? Make #MisterRogers '51 proud, and share your random act of kindness in the comments below. If you're also celebrating #CardiganDay, post a photo of yourself wearing your cardigan in the comments!
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Students attended the #WomensRallyCFL today. These Tars marched in solidarity with women across the globe for #WomensRights.#WomensMarch
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On this day in 1885, the Chapel bell rang to signal the 1st day of classes on our campus. Happy Founder's Day, Rollins!
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Happy New Year, Tars! 🎉 Wishing you and yours a great start to the new year ahead. ✨
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#HurricaneMatthew update: Rollins currently has power & all ops are normal. The on-campus shelter reports no issues & everyone is safe.
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HAPPY FOX DAY! 🦊 Have a fun and safe day off from classes to enjoy the beautiful Florida weather. ☀️. Check out the full schedule of #FoxDay2023 events:
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Rollins students, faculty & staff at the #WomensMarch today in downtown Orlando. ⠀.⠀.#womensmarch2018 #womensmarchorlando
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A Vigil for Peace will be held 6/13 11:30am, Knowles Memorial Chapel. All are welcome to honor the lives lost & join together as a community.
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Rollins has once again been named the No. 1 regional university in the South by @usnews! 🎉.The College received several other recognitions among regional universities in the South and was named as one of the best business schools in the nation. Read more:
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Good luck on your finals! 📚🔬✏️💯 . Psst. Seniors, commencement is only 10 days away!! 👀 🎓
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Today, we celebrate the birthday of our most famous alumnus: Fred Rogers ’51. In honor of Fred, we are highlighting a few of Rollins’ helpers — who helped bring their neighbors a little happiness last week when they needed it most. #MisterRogers #RollinsAlumni
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It's FOX DAY! For today's schedule click here: http://t.co/dVUvZZd0X2
#FoxDay2015
http://t.co/IpQbYe2bAk.
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Congratulations to @RollinsGolf for being named the nation's No. 1 Division II Women's Golf program! ⛳🏌️♀️.Rollins was ranked 1st among the nation’s more than 150 four-year colleges with @NCAADII women’s golf programs. Go Tars! ⚓ .@rollinssports #TARnation
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Today, #MemorialDay, the nation pauses to remember the people who died while serving our country. Rollins Remembers.
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Congratulations to the first graduates from @FullSail's Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting, who called numerous @RollinsSports games. Gus Ramsey ’89 -- who began his broadcasting career at Rollins -- is now the program director at Full Sail.
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.@CNTraveler thank you for featuring our campus as one of The 20 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America!
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U.S. News & World Report has ranked us as the No. 1 regional university in the South! http://t.co/9aMa6pjj8O
http://t.co/U3jl8GyLjG.
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Dear new students,. Welcome to your new home. You're going to love it here at Rollins College. #RollinsPride
http://t.co/eanQsEWi3S.
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Anchors Down, Clean Up has begun & our beautiful campus is about to be returned to its natural state thanks to dozens of volunteers!
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Today on Google you may have noticed a friendly and familiar face. Today's 'Google Doodle' celebrates the 51st anniversary of alum Fred Rogers '51 walking into the studio to tape the 1st episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. .
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Thank you @GeorgeTakei for a great evening with the #WinterPark Institute! And, thank you to our audience. What was your favorite highlight?
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The first day of a new school year. So many emotions!.Rollins is ready. Are you?. Share your first day with us. And, find the special Fox Snapchat filter live on campus today from now-5pm.
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Welcome to Rollins College First Year Students! Today was First Year student move-in day and hundreds of new faces graced the campus, belongings and family in tow, ready to embark on the next few memorable years of their #RollinsLife
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ICYMI: @CollegeConsens recently ranked Rollins as the No. 1 college in the South for 2019, as well as the best college in Florida for the third consecutive year. Read more:
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On this #MemorialDay, we honor the brave men and women who lived a life of service and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. 🇺🇸
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Rollins President Cornwell reaffirms Rollins' commitment to diversity, global citizenship & responsible leadership:
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Rollins has been named Florida’s No. 1 college by 🎉 In addition to securing the state’s top spot, Rollins also ranked among the nation’s 100 best institutions. Read more ➡️
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Congrats to the head coaches of @RollinsMBB & @RollinsWBB, Tom Klusman & Glenn Wilkes Jr., on achieving their 700th wins this month! 🏀 .➡️Wilkes Gets 700th Career Win: ➡️Klusman Scores 700th Career Win: @RollinsSports
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Earlier this summer, Rollins began constructing the Lakeside Neighborhood. 🌅 The 250,000-square-foot, five-story facility will center on community and wellness -- offering students private personal space and collaborative communal spaces. Read more:
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.@tomhanks if you’d like a picture of our “Life is for Service” engraving for your wallet while portraying Mr. Rogers ‘51, we’d be happy to send one to you! .cc: @SonyPictures .#RollinsAlumni.
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Alejandro Alvarez, from El Salvador, received the best Christmas present, his Rollins acceptance letter! #RollinsSaidYes 💙⚓️💛
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On this #MemorialDay, join us in honoring our nation's heroes. We are grateful to have the Rollins Veterans Memorial, located just outside of the Warren Administration building to help us remember the Rollins alumni who sacrificed their lives to serve our country. 🇺🇸❤️💙
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Describe Winter Park & Orlando in emojis:.☀️🌴🌹🦎⛈☂️🏟🏀⚽️🏒🎭🎟🚆🛬🛶🎉.Park Avenue: 🛍👚👕👖👔👗👡👠👒👞👝👜🕶💅🏼🤳🏽🥙🥘🍝🍲🍱🍦🍷🍽🛵.#WorldEmojiDay #ThisIsOrlando.
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Congratulations to #RollinsAlumni Tyrone Jaeger ’90, an English professor at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, who has won the 2018 Porter Fund Literary Prize.
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🏆 Rollins Ranked No. 1 Regional University in the South in 2021 rankings by @usnews!.Starting the first day of the Fall semester with great news!.Rollins also ranked No. 1 for our commitment to undergraduate teaching. Read more about all of our rankings:
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Happy Thanksgiving, Tars! 🍎🥧🦃🌽..What's your favorite Thanksgiving tradition? (Looks like the Fox is ready to start making some homemade apple and pumpkin pies at Pinehurst Cottage!)
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Rollins Remembers Pulse. Join us at noon for a moment of silence to remember the 49. #OrlandoUnitedDay #ActLoveGive
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🎉 Men’s Basketball wins the @NCAADII Region Championship for the 2nd time in history & earns a spot in the Elite 8:
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Before you hear @maggiedoyne speak on Sept 26 at Winter Park Institute, check out her compelling story and the reason why she has gotten some of the most powerful philanthropists of the world to champion her cause. For tickets:
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U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rollins as the No. 1 regional university in the South. http://t.co/9aMa6pjj8O
http://t.co/cv6qYHNN79.
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Winter Park is a fantastic college town in the middle of Orlando!. #RollinsLife in @WinterParkFla
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#MarineBiology Internship 🐢🐬🐋.Makenzie '19 is following her passion for working with marine animals this summer @MoteMarineLab. She helps rescue animals like whales, dolphins, turtles & manatees.
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Welcome to Rollins College International Students! Today is International Student move-in and orientation day!
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