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2026 Phi Beta Kappa induction class at HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ

March 06, 2026

On March 2, the HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ chapter of Phi Beta Kappa—known as Theta Chapter of Florida—inducted its fifth class of members.

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Inducts 26 New Members of Phi Beta Kappa
HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ President Brooke Barnett poses with four women students.

March 10, 2026

3 Things I’m Learning and Loving About HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ

From hosting nearly 500 students at Barker House to delighting in a day dedicated to kindness, HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ President Brooke Barnett provides the latest update from her Every Voice, One Vision listening tour.

3 Things I’m Learning and Loving About HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ
HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ students on a Biscayne National Park immersion

March 04, 2026

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ 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.

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
Stephanie Rodelo ’27

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.

Rodelo ’27 Selected for National LEAD 250 Democracy Fellowship

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ in the News

Mister Rogers Walking Tour Celebrates Famous Alumnus

FOX 35 Good Day Orlando visited HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ to explore the Mister Rogers Walking Tour in celebration of our most famous alumnus, Fred Rogers. President Brooke Barnett and Director of Student Media, Greg Golden were interviewed.

Mister Rogers Walking Tour Celebrates Famous Alumnus

Awards & Rankings

Students walk in HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ' commencement ceremony

February 04, 2026

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Named Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ 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.

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Named Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars
HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ students clearing out Lake Virginia

December 03, 2025

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Recognized Among the Greenest Colleges in the Nation

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ earns a spot in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges 2026 for its campus-wide commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable learning, and innovative green initiatives.

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Recognized Among the Greenest Colleges in the Nation
HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ student Jacob Battad ’18 in New Zealand

December 02, 2025

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Named a Top 5 School for Study Abroad

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ has landed in the top 5 master’s-granting institutions nationwide for the highest percentage of students who study abroad.

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Named a Top 5 School for Study Abroad

People

A grid depicting HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ grads working in theme park and entertainment alongside whimsical, colorful icons

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 HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ 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.

Magic Makers
Gaileon Thompson

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 HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ.

What I’ve Learned: Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA
Dorea Mays in front of Rosen Shingle Creek hotel

December 19, 2025

Her Happy Place

Dorea Mays ’16MHR already had a great job with a great company. Going back to college never crossed her mind. Now, she can’t imagine her professional life without the lessons she learned at HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ.

Her Happy Place

Highlights

Allan E. Keen ’70 ’71MBA ’10H with the Mister Rogers statue

Keen ’70 ’71MBA ’10H Receives Award from Orlando Economic Partnership

The Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP) honors Allan E. Keen ’70 ’71MBA ’10H with the 2026 James B. Greene Award, recognizing his lifelong commitment to advancing the Orlando region’s economic prosperity.

Keen ’70 ’71MBA ’10H Receives Award from Orlando Economic Partnership
Architectural interior rendering of the new Rick Goings Institute for Management and Executive Leadership

February 25, 2026

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Launches Rick Goings Institute for Management & Executive Leadership

The Institute’s new executive programming will address a critical capability gap: strengthening executive judgment in an era of sustained disruption.

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Launches Rick Goings Institute for Management & Executive Leadership
Student Taylor Evans ’28 participates in an Immersion program outing in Biscayne Bay and the Everglades.

February 20, 2026

What It’s Like … to Get Out of My Comfort Zone

From her first time traveling abroad to a recent service experience in the Everglades, Taylor Evans ’28 reflects on how stepping into the unknown has become one of her greatest teachers.

What It’s Like … to Get Out of My Comfort Zone
A photo grid depicting activities on Acts of Kindness Day at HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ.

February 11, 2026

8 Ways to Celebrate Thaddeus & Polly Seymour Acts of Kindness Day

From donating food to helping build a home, find out how you can celebrate the legacy of HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ 12th president, Thaddeus Seymour, and his wife, Polly, and spread kindness on February 17.

8 Ways to Celebrate Thaddeus & Polly Seymour Acts of Kindness Day
Students celebrate on Mills Lawn with confetti.

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