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The Archives & Special Collections

Preserving the history and legacy of Rollins College, Winter Park, and the Central Florida community.

Past Presidents of Rollins College

A list of Rollins College's former presidents in reverse chronological order since its founding in 1885.

Lewis M. Duncan, 14th president of Rollins College

Lewis M. Duncan

14th President, 2004-2014

Rita Bornstein, 13th president of Rollins College

Rita Bornstein

13th President, 1990-2004

Thaddeus Seymour, 12th president of Rollins College

Thaddeus Seymour

12th President, 1978-1990

Jack B. Critchfield, 11th president of Rollins College

Jack B. Critchfield

11th President, 1969-1978

Hugh F. McKean, 10th president of Rollins College

Hugh F. McKean

10th President, 1951-1969

Paul Wagner, 9th president of Rollins College

Paul Wagner

9th President, 1949-1951

Hamilton Holt, 8th president of Rollins College

Hamilton Holt

8th President, 1925-1949

William Weir, 7th president of Rollins College

William Weir

7th President, 1924-1925

Robert Sprague, 6th president of Rollins College

Robert Sprague

6th President, 1923-1924

Calvin H. French, 5th president of Rollins College

Calvin H. French

5th President, 1917-1919

William Blackman, 4th president of Rollins College

William Blackman

4th President, 1902-1915

George Morgan Ward, 3rd president of Rollins College

George Morgan Ward

3rd President, 1896-1902

Charles Fairchild, 2nd president of Rollins College

Charles Fairchild

2nd President, 1893-1895

Edward P. Hooker, 1st president of Rollins College

Edward P. Hooker

1st President, 1885-1892

Early Presidential Records of Rollins College

The Archives houses a collection of papers and administrative records of the early presidents of Rollins College.

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Creating Rollins History Together

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Preserve Scholarly Work

To add to our digital collection of Rollins scholarship

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