In The Media
Nance Debunks Depression Myths, Gives Tips in Forbes Article
April 28, 2016
Dr. Nicki Nance pulls the curtain back on depression in this piece on Forbes Magazine’s website.
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In The Media
Beacon Communication Director Column Warns of Perfect Storm Brewing for Learning Disabled Workers in Florida
April 28, 2016
Beacon College Communication Director Darryl E. Owens warns of the coming storm in Florida regarding the marginalization of learning and/or physically disabled workers in the workforce in this column for ContextFlorida.
Beacon News
Beacon College Appoints New Senior Administrators, Dean of Students
April 27, 2016
As we have shared, the 2016-17 academic year will be one of continued growth and programmatic advancement.
Student News
Performance Club Finale Shows Beacon College’s Got Talent
April 27, 2016
The time had come. The show must go on.
Beacon News
Beacon Hires Greenstein as Student Affairs Dean
April 25, 2016
Beacon College today announced the hiring of Dr. Kerry Greenstein as the College’s new dean of student affairs.
Admissions
Historic Beacon Open House Caps Signature Recruiting Year
April 22, 2016
A record-setting group of students and parents curious about the industry-leading results Beacon College delivers packed the college’s final Open House of the 2015-16 school year.
Faculty
Beacon Psychologist Wades into North Carolina Transgender Law Controversy
April 20, 2016
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Faculty
Beacon Instructor Puts Bad Breeding Practices on Notice
April 20, 2016
Brian Ogle, an anthrozoology instructor with specialties in zoos, aquariums, animal shelters, human-wildlife contact and pet/animal ownership, outs the worst practices dog breeders employ in this piece on BreedingBusiness.
Alumni News
Alumni Reunion Reunites, Strengthens Beacon Bonds
April 19, 2016
Beacon College welcomed home a larger wave of its own April 9 during the Second Annual Alumni Reunion.
Beacon News
Beacon Student Presents Significant Finding at Denver Psychological Conference
April 18, 2016
Beacon College student Michelle David presented research exploring the correlation between learning disabilities and emotional intelligence April 15 at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Conference in Denver, Co.
Faculty
Snakes Alive! Beacon Students’ Study Findings Published in Leading Animal Publication
April 15, 2016
A learning animal behavior newsletter recently published the work of seven Beacon College students that investigated the impact of human interaction on captive snake behavior.
Faculty
Beacon Faculty Member Discusses Ukraine Roots and Beacon’s Mission in Newspaper Profile
April 15, 2016
Beacon College learning specialist Dr. Oksana Hagerty is profiled in this Orlando Sentinel piece.
Media Inquiries and Policies
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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