Career Development
Bradley Hopes to Turn Graduate-to-Career Pipeline on Full Blast
August 3, 2023
By Marco Santana Melissa Bradley has a mantra that she has helped spread across Beacon College’s Juan & Lisa Jones Center for Career Preparation.
Top News
Chandler's Retirement
Jun 12
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Alumni News
With book, Alumna Shows How to be “Unstoppable” When Facing Trials
August 3, 2023
By Richard Burnett From a life often marked by angst and pain, first-time author Adrienne Hughes Paul has set her sights on creating a world of encouragement and triumph.
Academics
Student Artists Featured in Mason Art Gallery Color Pencil Painters Guild Exhibit
July 5, 2023
By Mary Wymer The Kristin Michelle Mason Art Gallery at Beacon College is hosting a summer exhibition uniting the creative talents of the Color Pencil Painters Guild (CPPG) and promising Beacon College student artists.
Admissions
Transition Programs Help Defy Trend of Unpreparedness Plaguing Freshmen
June 29, 2023
By Marco Santana When Charles Dion was in high school, he and his family had a tough time finding a school that supported his autism-related struggles.
Beacon News
EdTech Vet Hough Reboots at Beacon as Chief Information Officer
June 29, 2023
By Marco Santana When Brad Hough was studying to be an English teacher in Washington state, he ran into someone in a computer lab who was building interactive multimedia.
Alumni News
New Book Outlines Alumna’s Faith-filled Medical Battle
June 12, 2023
By Gabrielle Russon The age-old advice for writers is to “write what you know.
Career Development
Career Immersion Program’s Extreme Makeover Creates Better-aligned Internships
June 5, 2023
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.
Beacon News
Trustee Knopf Earns Prestigious Magazine Distinction
June 2, 2023
Beacon College trustee Jennifer Knopf, Esq. recently was among 23 Central Florida leaders saluted as 2023 Women of the Year Award by Orlando Magazine for their skill as leaders and commitment to building strong communities.
Beacon News
Melita Wins Coveted Sodexo Service Award
June 2, 2023
Mike Melita recently was recognized for his commitment and excellence on the job with a prestigious Spirit of Sodexo award.
Alumni News
Alum Escobar Soldiers as an Army of One for Neurodiversity
June 2, 2023
By Richard Burnett After years of hard work to see if he even belonged in school, German Escobar arrived in his first year at Beacon College, wary about attending a custom-made place for students with learning difficulties.
Beacon News
Gore Appointed as Chief Financial Officer
June 2, 2023
By Mary Wymer To shepherd the College’s continuing growth, evolution and fiscal health, Beacon College has appointed Dr.
In The Media
Beacon College’s ‘A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity’ Television Show Recognized with Two Prestigious Telly Awards
June 2, 2023
By Mary Wymer For the second consecutive year, Beacon College’s television show “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity” was saluted for excellence with multiple prizes in The Telly Awards.
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