News & Features
March 06, 2026
HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Inducts 26 New Members of Phi Beta Kappa
On March 2, the HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ chapter of Phi Beta Kappa—known as Theta Chapter of Florida—inducted its fifth class of members.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Awards & Rankings
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.
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.
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.
People
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.
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.
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.
Highlights
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.
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.
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.
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.

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