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Beacon takes to the airwaves to answer “What’s next” for High-School LD Students

March 11, 2016

Beacon College President Dr. George Hagerty, Andrew Marvin and a Beacon parent appeared on Paul Louden’s “Theories of the Mind” podcast to discuss the often unanswered question of “What’s next?

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Jobseekers can get a leg-up at Spring Career Fair

March 11, 2016

Ready to shift your career into high gear? Then, gentlemen (and ladies, too) start your engines, er, resumes.

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Beacon Community Mourns the Loss of Longtime Administrator

March 9, 2016

John Christopher “Chris” Hall, age 68, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Feb.

In The Media

Andrew Marvin interviewed about safe driving for people with ADHD

March 8, 2016

Writer Karin Klein provided eight driving tips for people with ADHD, featuring insights from Beacon College’s Andrew Marvin, published recently on Safe Bee, a website dedicated to safer living, operated by Underwriters Laboratories, a developer of safety certification standards and a leading voice in safety education.

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Online media taps Beacon faculty expertise

March 4, 2016

In this piece on PetMd.com, Brian Ogle shares some wisdom about cat fancies in Best Places To Pet A Cat.

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Dr. Hagerty Interviewed On WFME Focus On Education

March 4, 2016

Dr. Hagerty was recently interviewed on WFME’s Focus On Education.

Student News

Constandinos “Dean” Logus: Beacon’s running man does three the hard way

March 4, 2016

Get in a half-mile swim and that’s a good workout for most.

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Video Highlights From “Pursuing the Life Abundant” Dinner Featuring Andrew H. Card, Jr.

February 29, 2016

On November 5, 2015, Beacon College hosted a dinner for business, government, and community leaders to explore Beacon’s motto, “pursuing the life abundant.

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Beacon delegation shines an abundant light on learning disabilities during Capitol Hill mission

February 20, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC — When Mr. Smith went to Washington immutable principles guided the idealistic freshman senator’s steps and speechifying to Congressional leaders.

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Orlando Sentinel 2014 Central Floridian of the Year donates $10,000 to Beacon College

February 19, 2016

LEESBURG, FLA — Understanding Beacon College’s unique nonprofit mission, Harriett Lake, the flamboyant and big-hearted Central Florida philanthropist who has shared her millions to elevate Central Florida, recently pulled out her checkbook and boosted Beacon with a $10,000 gift.

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Congressman Daniel Webster Visits Beacon College

February 9, 2016

It’s not every day that a U.S.

In The Media

Can’t shake the winter blahs? Beacon’s Dr. Nicki Nance has the cure for what ails

February 9, 2016

Dr. Nicki Nance scores pay dirt with her advice for getting over a winter slump in a recent article for Fast Company, the world’s leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, ethonomics (ethical economics), leadership, and design.

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