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Beacon Fitness Guru Offers Relief for Older Men with Prostate Problems

July 6, 2016

Prostate problems are the scourge of men as they age, but Steven McDaniels offers suggestions on exercises to reduce the issues in this article from BlackDoctor.

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When Fido Is Fit For The Fat Farm: Beacon Anthrozoologist Weighs In

July 6, 2016

Ol’ Rover looks like he’s rocking a beer gut, but is he really in need of a Planet Fitness membership?

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Flea Dips: Beacon Anthrozoologist Weighs In On Their Effectiveness With Online Pet Website

July 6, 2016

If Fido is scratching up a blue streak you might reckon it’s time for your trusty canine to do a reverse gainer into a flea bath.

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Beacon Anthrozoologist Sinks His Teeth in Discovery Channel’s Shark Week Primer

July 6, 2016

For you fans of Shark Week! or even Sharknado, the Discovery Channel recently trotted out specials about that sea beast that sits atop the food chain.

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Trump’s Triggers Explored in U.S. News Article Featuring Beacon Psychologist

July 6, 2016

Dr. AJ Marsden explains the psychology behind what gets Donald Trump’s goat in this U.

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Column Exploring Whether Today’s Parents Have Taken Hands Off Wheel Features Beacon Psychotherapist

July 6, 2016

Dr. Nicki Nance explains why it seems that parents have abrogated their duties to train up children in the way they should go in Gracie Bonds Staples’ “Life with Gracie” column in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Keeping Relationships Intact during Career Transitions Takes Work, Beacon Psychotherapist Says

July 6, 2016

Dr. Nicki Nance, a psychotherapist and assistant professor at Beacon College shares advice on nurturing a solid relationship during a career transition in this Chicago Tribune article.

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Childhood Déjà vu? Beacon Psychotherapist Discusses Trend of Childhood Reprise on Popular Podcast

July 6, 2016

Dr. Nicki Nance discussed the realities of adults trying to reclaim their childhoods during a 16-minute segment of the Sean Green Show.

Beacon News

Beacon Staffer Named Officer of Higher-Ed Disability Group

June 27, 2016

Beacon College admissions counselor Sheryl Nichols has been elected secretary of the Florida Association on Higher Education and Disability, the organization announced this week.

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Stay-at-Home Dads Bring More to the Table Than Sit-coms Suggest, Beacon Psychologist Argues

June 20, 2016

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Online Site Shares Beacon Psychologist Secret: It’s Never Too Late to Become a Better Communicator

June 20, 2016

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Beacon Experts Help Shift Male-Dominated ADHD into Focus in Health Journal Article

June 20, 2016

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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.

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