Travel Abroad
Mamma mia! Popular Tuscany-based Global Education Program Resumes
August 1, 2022
This year, the Tuscany adventure, believed to be the only semester-long study abroad program for neurodivergent students, is back on the manifest.
Top News
Chandler's Retirement
Jun 12
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Alumni News
Alum Found Her Mojo at Beacon and Through Martial Arts
June 30, 2022
At the Santa Barbara Dojo — a center for martial arts instruction — they know Shanie Healy for her dedication and inspirational expertise in teaching karate to people of all ages with special needs.
Beacon News
Marsden Breaks New Ground Bandaging Broken MMA Warriors
June 27, 2022
Blood oozed from the fighter’s nose. His face was battered.
Beacon News
Beacon Responds to Mental Health Needs with Innovation, Services
June 27, 2022
There has been a growing public interest and awareness around mental health over the past decade and that awareness hasn’t escaped college campuses.
Academics
Anthrozoology Program Proves a Popular Choice for Animal-loving Students
June 27, 2022
Many students have been drawn to the college’s anthrozoology program, only one of two such programs in the United States at the bachelor’s level, with 93 students currently enrolled.
Beacon News
Partlow Fights the Good Fight of Keeping Florida for Florida Plants
June 2, 2022
Over the decades, Florida has fallen hostage to numerous flora and fauna, from mammoth pythons that have inspired annual snake hunts to iguanas that plunge coldcocked from treetops when the mercury drops.
Summer For Success
Ingram to Bring a Little Broadway to Summer for Success Program
June 2, 2022
As associate director of enrollment services, Chrystol Ingram makes sure students at Beacon College successfully complete their application process and secure financial aid.
Beacon News
Beacon’s “A World of Difference” TV show Earns Honors in the 43rd Annual Telly Awards
June 2, 2022
Beacon College added new hardware to its trophy case after its “A World of Difference” television show collected three awards in the 43rd Annual Telly Awards.
Beacon News
On Your Marks … Get Set … for Beacon’s Burgeoning Sports Program
June 1, 2022
After years of supporting intramurals and informally organized club sports, Beacon is laying the foundation for competing at the intercollegiate level and elevating the role of sports on campus — from men’s and women’s basketball to cross country and golf.
Alumni News
Reed-Daly’s Winding Journey Shows Success Delayed is Still Success
June 1, 2022
As a child growing up in suburban Philadelphia, Heather Reed-Daly worked hard to fend off failure in school.
Beacon News
Masters of the Masterpiece: Senior Artists Wow in ‘Big Reveal’ Exhibit
May 16, 2022
Two Beacon seniors showcased their art bona fides in April with their senior portfolios during an exhibition at the Kristin Michelle Mason Art Gallery at Beacon College.
Alumni News
Alumna Turned Educator Pays Forward Beacon Care and Compassion in her Classroom
May 13, 2022
By Richard Burnett Each day, Emily Abramson stands at the side of preschool children with learning issues whose emotions run the gamut from sadness to gladness.
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