News & Features
May 04, 2026
Lessons from the Top
This year’s valedictorians share highlights from their time at °®¶¹´«Ã½, how the College connected them to their purpose, and what’s next in their meaningful lives and productive careers.
April 28, 2026
Purpose in Practice
Meet the 2026 Alumni Award Winners, whose lives and careers reflect the enduring impact of a °®¶¹´«Ã½ education.
April 28, 2026
°®¶¹´«Ã½ 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.
April 23, 2026
°®¶¹´«Ã½ Appoints Vice President of External Relations and General Counsel
Antoinette Marbray joins °®¶¹´«Ã½ with deep expertise in legal strategy and external affairs.
°®¶¹´«Ã½ in the News
Identical Twin Valedictorians Share Insights Following Commencement from °®¶¹´«Ã½
Kate and Emma Salerno graduated as two of seven valedictorians at °®¶¹´«Ã½ with degrees in Social Entrepreneurship. They have already started their MBA's at Crummer Graduate School of Business. They were interviewed in the studio about their experiences on WESH 2 on CW 18.
Awards & Rankings
March 04, 2026
°®¶¹´«Ã½ Earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
°®¶¹´«Ã½ has earned the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a prestigious national designation recognizing a deep integration of community partnerships, civic engagement, and real-world learning across academics and campus life.
February 25, 2026
Rodelo ’27 Selected for National LEAD 250 Democracy Fellowship
Stephanie Rodelo ’27 has been chosen for the Leadership, Engagement & Action for Democracy (LEAD) 250 Fellowship, a new civic fellowship program.
February 04, 2026
°®¶¹´«Ã½ Named Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars
°®¶¹´«Ã½ continues its legacy of global citizenship and responsible leadership, earning recognition as a top producer of Fulbright Students among colleges and universities for the 13th time.
People
April 09, 2026
In Memory: Harold Ward
°®¶¹´«Ã½ 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.
December 19, 2025
Magic Makers
Every ride, show, and spark of wonder at Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld begins with a great idea, and often, a °®¶¹´«Ã½ graduate. From engineers and marketers to product developers and producers, our alumni are defining what’s next for the theme-park entertainment industry that fuels Central Florida and delights the world.
December 19, 2025
What I’ve Learned: Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA
How Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA built a leadership career in finance—starting with a second chance at °®¶¹´«Ã½.
Highlights
Pierre ’25 Earns Tulsa Service Year Fellowship
Social entrepreneurship major Ricardo Pierre ’25 has been selected for a Tulsa Service Year Fellowship.
April 22, 2026
The Inauguration of President Brooke Barnett
A campuswide celebration marked President Brooke Barnett’s formal installation as °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™ 16th president and the beginning of a new chapter in the College’s 140-year history.
April 18, 2026
°®¶¹´«Ã½ Celebrates New Era with Service, Scholarship, and Connection
°®¶¹´«Ã½ commemorates the inauguration of the College’s 16th president, Brooke Barnett, with a series of events that bring our core values to life.
April 18, 2026
A New Chapter Begins: President Brooke Barnett’s Inaugural Address
In her inaugural address, President Brooke Barnett reflects on the relationships, liberal arts foundation, and shared sense of purpose that define °®¶¹´«Ã½ while outlining a future shaped by listening, collaboration, and student-centered leadership.
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