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Jun 12

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Beacon College to Launch New Neurodiversity TV Show

June 24, 2020

Parents raising children who learn differently soon can look forward each month to a digital safe place through a new Beacon College-produced television program that celebrates, educates, and supports families navigating the journey of neurodiversity from kindergarten through college.

Faculty

Nesbitt Contributes to Oral History of B-movie King Corman

June 23, 2020

For Beacon College humanities professor Dr. William Nesbitt, writing books about legendary B-movie king Roger Corman is like eating Lays potato chips: He can’t stop with just one.

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Former Jeb Bush Strategist Named Beacon College VP

June 19, 2020

Richard Killion, a 25-year veteran of higher education advancement and fundraising and a political strategist for three GOP presidential campaigns, was named vice president of institutional advancement at Beacon College.

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Duckins Runs for Lake County Hospital Board Seat

June 19, 2020

Mr. Smith went to Washington.

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Community Update – June 3, 2020

June 3, 2020

The COVID-19 emergency tested the fabric of Beacon and all American higher education as never before.

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Coronavirus Update – May 29, 2020

May 29, 2020

As many of you know, President Hagerty appointed a task force to examine the impact of COVID-19 on Beacon College and develop recommendations for operating effectively and safely when re-opening the campus this fall.

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Coronavirus Update – May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020

I thought it important to update you on issues that I know are important to students and families, as well as the College’s employees.

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Notes from the President: A Walk We Never Imagined

April 29, 2020

On this day, April 27 at 12:30 p.m.

Student News

Beacon Psychology Students (Virtually) Show off Research Bona Fides After Cancelled Convention

April 24, 2020

When state and national social distancing guidelines closed one door for two Beacon College psychology students fortune opened door No.

Arts

Juried Art Exhibition Showcases Versatility of Beacon Artistry

April 23, 2020

Art, by definition, involves getting creative. And creativity is exactly what the Beacon studio art department mustered this month after the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the college into remote learning mode and scuttled plans for a traditional celebration of the Seventh Annual Juried Student Exhibition.

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Beacon History Professor Named Fellow at Northwestern U Holocaust Institute

April 23, 2020

Dr. Christopher A.

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Virtual Awards Program Salutes Real Leadership on Beacon Campus

April 22, 2020

COVID-19 quarantining stole the proud victory strolls to the podium, but Beacon College student affairs officials determined not to allow the pandemic to steal the moment from deserving students.

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