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Chandler's Retirement

Jun 12

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The Beats: Radical. Rebellious. Relevant?

February 15, 2017

Whither goest thou, America, in thy shiny car in the night?

Beacon News

Beacon College Board of Trustees Win Nason Award

February 13, 2017

The board of trustees at Beacon College is among five winners of the 2017 AGB John W.

In The Media

Beacon President Talks Learning Differences and Education on Local Public Affairs TV

February 9, 2017

Dr. George J.

Beacon News

Runners Navigate a Fast, Furious — and Philanthropic — Finish at First Beacon 5K

February 8, 2017

Sixty-six minutes after racers dashed from the starting line, the last racer crossed the finish line at Venetian Gardens in Leesburg, Fla.

In The Media

27 Health and Fitness Myths You Must Stop Believing

February 2, 2017

Steven McDaniels, director of fitness at Beacon College, shatters 27 health and fitness myths in this piece published in Yahoo!

In The Media

Warren Buffett: Public Speaking Skill Hikes Your Value by 50%

February 1, 2017

Dr. A.

In The Media

Always in a Hurry? 12 Ways to Stop Being in Such a Rush

January 24, 2017

Dr. AJ Marsden, an assistant professor of psychology and human services at Beacon College, offers advice on how to not live your life in New York minutes and stop the daily insanity in this article in Reader’s Digest.

In The Media

7 Weird Reasons You Can't Focus

January 24, 2017

Dr. Oksana Hagerty, an educational and development psychologist, offers advice on how to improve your focus in this article in Cosmopolitan.

Faculty

Presidential Temperament…A Historical Perspective

January 19, 2017

Dr. Christopher Huff, an assistant professor of history who specializes in electoral politics at Beacon College, provides a historical perspective on the topic of presidential temperament in this episode of “The Trump Podcast.

Faculty

How Tilikum the Orca Changed the Conversation About Animals in Captivity

January 17, 2017

Faculty

How to Overcome Tanning Addiction Once and for All

January 17, 2017

Dr. Nicki Nance, an assistant professor of psychology and human services at Beacon College, assesses tanning addiction in this article in Shape magazine.

Faculty

Why Paying Off Debt Can Leave You Feeling Dead Inside

January 17, 2017

Dr. AJ Marsden, a psychologist at Beacon College, discusses the psychology of debt in this essay in Mel magazine.

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