Academics
Beacon College Earns National Distinction as a Top 30 School for Neurodiversity
April 22, 2020
Beacon College was recognized in a new national ranking in April as a Top 30 college for students with learning disabilities.
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Beacon Takes Open House Act Online to Serve Stay-at-Home Prospective Students
April 22, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping prospective students and their families on stay-at-home lockdown, Beacon College’s admissions team borrowed a page from Muhammad.
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Beacon Communications Director Brings Home Florida Public Relations Association Award
April 17, 2020
Beacon College Director of Communications Darryl E.
Student News
COVID-19 Cannot Contain Artistry as Beacon Student’s Work Featured in Digital Regional Art Show
April 17, 2020
While others sat marooned at home under COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, Connor Cremo let his artistic muse go for a stroll.
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Coronavirus Update – April 17, 2020
April 17, 2020
We greet you with the continuing good news that no member of the Beacon community has reported being stricken with COVID-19.
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Coronavirus Update – April 2, 2020
April 2, 2020
Certainly, as we have come to recognize over the past several weeks, no predictive muse has come forth to guide America’s colleges and universities in determining calendars and actions that can move our institutions forward with certainty.
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Beacon Students to Dine in Style with Commons Extreme Makeover
March 27, 2020
In classic westerns, when their trusty steeds reached the end of the line, cowboys would put Ol’ Paint out of its misery with a bullet to the dome.
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Coronavirus Update – March 27, 2020
March 27, 2020
When students, faculty, and our support professionals departed campus earlier this month for spring break, the College’s paramount responsibility was assuring that everyone without delay returned home safely.
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Coronavirus Update – March 20, 2020
March 21, 2020
We want to provide continuing updates on the College’s response to the COVID-19 emergency.
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Coronavirus Update – March 18, 2020
March 18, 2020
The College, through its Critical Response Team, has over the past three weeks monitored, assessed and taken the actions necessary to safeguard our students and employees while maintaining the institution’s academic integrity amid an unprecedented national health emergency.
Career Development
For LD Students, Higher Education Plus Graduation Equals Higher Pay
March 16, 2020
Beacon College President with 2019 graduate Cassandra Bergman By Dan Wine Some research suggests that a person who has a four-year college degree might earn roughly $1 million more than someone with just a high school diploma during their lifetime.
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Coronavirus Update – March 13, 2020
March 13, 2020
As the Spring Break is now upon us, we wanted to keep you updated on the College’s continued planning and actions with respect to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on Beacon’s operations.
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.eduMary Wymer
Digital Communications Manager
352-638-9709mwymer@beaconcollege.edu