Rollins History Department

Rollins History Department With Benjamin Franklin, the history faculty believe that the study of history is central to acquirin

The Rollins College History Department provides students with opportunities for intellectual growth, as well as skills vital for today’s world. Our students achieve an understanding of the historical context of contemporary society and insight into their place in that society. Our students learn to think critically, to understand cause and effect, to observe patterns and trends, to develop inferen

tial reasoning skills, and to appreciate multiple perspectives. Graduates of our program can research complex questions, read critically, and communicate effectively.

As another successful year comes to an end, we wish our grads the best in their future endeavors! We are so proud of eve...
04/28/2026

As another successful year comes to an end, we wish our grads the best in their future endeavors! We are so proud of everything they have accomplished in their time here and can't wait to see what incredible things they go on to do. We will miss you all!

On October 31, Rollins students joined Visiting Assistant Professor Kejian Shi for a trip to the Harn Museum of Art at t...
11/04/2025

On October 31, Rollins students joined Visiting Assistant Professor Kejian Shi for a trip to the Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida. Guided by the curator of the Asian collection, students explored treasures from ancient Chinese jade and porcelain to Joseon Korean paintings, Buddhist art, and a special exhibition on modern Japanese abstractionism.

Threshold of Democracy, Athens 403 BCE with Dr. Strom. Sacrificing pigs, saving democracy.
10/03/2025

Threshold of Democracy, Athens 403 BCE with Dr. Strom. Sacrificing pigs, saving democracy.

Our first-year students busy analyzing Plato’s Republic.
09/24/2025

Our first-year students busy analyzing Plato’s Republic.

Photos from the recent field study to Vietnam with Dr. Strom.
08/18/2025

Photos from the recent field study to Vietnam with Dr. Strom.

The Center for Public History at the University of Ljubljana regularly documents significant historical events. To comme...
04/28/2025

The Center for Public History at the University of Ljubljana regularly documents significant historical events. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Vietnam, the center interviewed our own Claire Strom.

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Letos mineva 50 let od konca vojne v Vietnamu. O povezavah ZDA z Vietnamom od 1945 do konca vietnamske vojne smo se pogovarjali s Claire Strom.This year mark...

My marvelous methodology class on their last day!
12/10/2024

My marvelous methodology class on their last day!

11/21/2024
Last night we had an incredible time at Casa Feliz with authors Dr. Claire Strom, Dr. Rachel Walton, and Reagan Cooney t...
09/25/2024

Last night we had an incredible time at Casa Feliz with authors Dr. Claire Strom, Dr. Rachel Walton, and Reagan Cooney to celebrate the launch of their new book, A Campus History Series: Rollins College!

We are excited to announce the release of a new book exploring the history of Rollins College!This book is a collaborati...
08/12/2024

We are excited to announce the release of a new book exploring the history of Rollins College!
This book is a collaborative effort authored by students Peyton Connor, Reagan Cooney, Helen Hutchinson, and Liam King, alongside faculty members Dr. Claire Strom and Dr. Rachel Walton.

History graduate, Peyton Connor 24' is a contributing author to the forthcoming Rollins history book by Arcadia Press. P...
07/31/2024

History graduate, Peyton Connor 24' is a contributing author to the forthcoming Rollins history book by Arcadia Press.
Please read her work in the blog below Rollins College: A Drunk History, 1950-2000 from the Rollins College Archives.

 Posted in Uncategorized Rollins College: A Drunk History, 1950-2000  Published Date:  Leave a Comment on Rollins College: A Drunk History, 1950-2000 Individual drinking a bottle of Stoli while standing on a Rollins College sign (1993). It is no secret that college students partake in the consump...

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