In The Media
Beacon Expert Tells Telemundo Readers to be Mindful of the Benefits of Doodling
May 17, 2016
Michele Patestides counsels readers about the mindfulness benefits of doodling in this slideshow graphic on Telemundo.
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Beacon News
Beacon Community Appears on CBS-Affiliate’s Flashpoint Program
May 16, 2016
Justin Warmoth, an anchor on Orlando’s CBS affiliate, WKMG-Channel 6, interviews President George J.
Faculty
Beacon Psychotherapist Contributes to Three-Part Newspaper Series on Rape and Addiction
May 16, 2016
Dr. Nicki Nance, an assistant professor of human services and psychology at Beacon College, was quoted as an expert in a three-article package in The Courier (Findlay, OH) examining the nexus of rape and addiction.
Beacon News
Explore Beacon College’s Roots Through New Virtual Timeline
May 16, 2016
Interested in learning about the roots of Beacon College — the first institution of higher learning accredited to award bachelor’s degrees exclusively to students with learning disabilities, ADHD and other learning differences?
Career Development
Beacon Spring Career Fair Prepares Students for Global Economy
May 13, 2016
The focus on preparing our students for the global job market begins in earnest from the first day students set foot on campus.
Alumni News
Alumni Reunion Speaker Shares How He Slays the Giants of Dyslexia, Discouragement
May 12, 2016
John Crossman, president of the real estate management company Crossman & Co.
Faculty
Beacon Anthrozoologist Sets the Record Straight on the Endangered Species Act
May 11, 2016
Brian Ogle discusses facts about the Endangered Species Act of 1973 in this piece for LiveScience.
In The Media
Beacon Psychologist Offers Insight on Controversial Chemical-based Treatment for Pedophilia
May 11, 2016
Beacon College psychologist Dr. AJ Marsden weighs in on the debate to treat pedophilia chemically in this piece on .
In The Media
Orlando Sentinel Front-Page Article Showcases Beacon’s Significance
May 11, 2016
The May 11 edition of The Orlando Sentinel A-1 story chronicles how students at Beacon College, the first institution of higher learning accredited to award bachelor’s degrees exclusively to students with learning disabilities, ADHD and other learning differences — are finding acceptance — and success.
Career Development
Goodcall Makes a Good Call Quoting Beacon Expert on Internships
May 11, 2016
Coordinator of Career Development & Outreach Susan Ward shares sage advice on college internships in this guide from Goodcall, a consumer-focused website where people and information intersect.
Arts
Students Feed Their Minds and Souls with the Doodle Cart
May 3, 2016
The dreaded “freshman 15” is the scourge of collegians everywhere.
Student News
Four Seasons Field Trip Helps Students Check Out High-end Hoteling
April 29, 2016
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL — As they entered the hotel, it didn’t take students in Simon Vaz’s Introduction to Business class long to realize they weren’t in Kansas anymore (and booked at an Econo Lodge).
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