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Waste not, Want not Food Drive Means Nourishing Meals for Beacon Neighbors

May 13, 2022

Last year, as Beacon College’s spring semester neared a close, James Humphrey realized that a lot of food goes to waste on the Beacon Campus each spring.

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Class Dismissed: A Retirement Conversation with Dr. Patricia R. Campbell

May 12, 2022

All good things come to an end. And the end, like the beginning of Patricia R.

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Toughness, Tenacity, and Talent Mark the COVID-tested Class of 2022

May 12, 2022

For members of Beacon’s Class of 2022, it is the best of times, but the most unsettling of times, as they reach the milestone of graduation and look ahead to entering the “real world.

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College’s Director Of Safety Talks Disaster Medicine, Adapting To The Pandemic And The Lessons COVID Taught Us

April 1, 2022

Jeff Baird, director of safety at Beacon College, knows a thing or two about disaster preparedness.

Alumni News

Beacon Anthrozoology Alumnus Sees Abundant Life Through Sea Life

March 31, 2022

In the waters of the Florida Keys, Sarah Pozzi’s team gently lowered Sparb the sea turtle back into his habitat, three months after a shark had nearly killed him.

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Isrow Makes all the Right Moves in Return to the Acting Game in “Chess”

March 30, 2022

Lousy roommate material, sure, but an intriguing character study and theatrical vehicle for Beacon College philosopher Zachary Isrow that drove his return to the stage and his community theater debut as part of the cast of “Chess” during its recent run at the Melon Patch Theatre in Leesburg.

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Opportunity Knocks at Beacon’s Career Week

March 30, 2022

The Beacon College Career Center is pleased to announce Career Week 2022 which will be held the week of April 4 through April 8.

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Beacon Alum Hitting the High Notes Chasing Dreams as Contestant on “American Idol”

March 28, 2022

Like a shy troubadour in the royal court, Sam Finelli mustered up his courage to audition for “American Idol” two weeks ago.

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Grit, Determination Drive Freshman’s Unquenchable Dream for College

March 7, 2022

She set out at dawn on her highway marathon, a 2,400-mile journey to a new life.

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Beacon College TV Show Earns Notice in Global Anthem Awards Competition

March 7, 2022

Beacon College’s neurodiversity-focused television show “A World of Difference” earned a Bronze Award for Best Strategy, Health in February in the inaugural Anthem Awards.

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Beacon Student Stands Sentry for Conservation with Colorful Calendar Art

March 7, 2022

Most eight-year-olds dream of playing in the rain.

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Early Tragedies For Beacon Grad Lay Foundation For Empathy in Career Path

March 4, 2022

As a little girl, Kelly Hurley knew both the heartbreak of loss and the unwavering love of family.

In The Media

Learning Differently

Featured in Florida Trend Magazine.
At Beacon College in Leesburg, students navigate learning differences and disabilities to earn a college degree and prepare for a career.

How to Navigate College Admissions With a Learning Disability

Featured in U.S. News & World Report.
The college admissions process can be overwhelming for any student, but it can be especially challenging for those with learning disabilities.

College, with Learning Differences

Featured in Campus News. Despite excelling academically in school, Benjamin Strauss faced challenges due to his learning difference. His transition to Beacon College has empowered him to pursue  business management.

Best Regional Colleges South Rankings

Featured in U.S. News & World Report. These colleges focus on undergraduate education but grant fewer than half their degrees in liberal arts disciplines. These rankings are split into four regions: North, South, Midwest and West.

Media Inquiries and Policies

Beacon’s faculty experts, our unique teaching model, and our students often are featured in electronic and print media because of the college’s expertise in learning differences and other disciplines.

Reporters who wish to interview Beacon College experts or pursue stories about the college should contact the Office of College Communications at (352) 638-9789 or email dowens@beaconcollege.edu.

Meet Our Team

Darryl E. Owens

Associate Vice President of Communication and Engagement

352-638-9789dowens@beaconcollege.edu

Mary Wymer

Digital Communications Manager

352-638-9709mwymer@beaconcollege.edu