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The Trump Mandate?

December 14, 2016

Dr. Christopher Huff, an assistant professor of history discusses with Kiara Ashanti whether President-elect Donald Trump will go into office with a mandate on this recent episode of “The Trump Podcast.

In The Media

Personal Trainers Share The Best Pre-Wedding Workouts For Brides

December 14, 2016

Steven McDaniels, director of fitness and athletics, offers brides-to-be fitness tips to help that wedding dress fit like a dream in this piece on EliteDaily.

In The Media

SeaWorld Gains on Analyst Upgrade, New Orca-Free Park

December 14, 2016

Anthrozoologist Brian Ogle weighs in on SeaWorld’s decision to open a park in Abu Dhabi without its signature orcas in this TheStreet.

In The Media

Speculating About Kanye West's Mental Health Does Much More Harm Than Good

December 13, 2016

Beacon College psychologist Dr. A.

In The Media

The demise of theme parks? Central Florida 100 predictions for 2030

December 13, 2016

Beacon College psychologist Dr. A.

In The Media

Pulse diagnosis: No sale but plenty of unity. Central Florida 100

December 13, 2016

Beacon College psychologist Dr. A.

In The Media

Get Real: FDA “Tripping” On Trial to Treat PTSD With Ecstasy

December 13, 2016

Beacon College psychologist Dr. A.

Student News

Learning Takes Flight When Birds of a Feather Flock to Beacon Science Fair

December 8, 2016

Kheyany Webb is no birdbrain. Yet, when Yendise Collie encountered Webb Friday at the Compass Center at Beacon College in Leesburg, she quickly discovered that Collie had birds on the brain.

Arts

Beacon Student Artist Awakens Belief in Universal Truths of Human Equality

December 6, 2016

I have a dream. Fight the power.

In The Media

Reinventing the Holidays

December 6, 2016

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Beacon News

Beacon College Board of Trustees Appoints Three to New Leadership Roles

December 5, 2016

LEESBURG — Beacon College appointed three holdover members of its 11-member Board of Trustees as officers: Brian T.

In The Media

Same As You But Different

December 2, 2016

Alexandra Hegarty, a sophomore at Beacon College, shares how she found herself and success at Beacon College in this article in Florida Trend’s NEXT.

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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.

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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.

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Digital Communications Manager

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