In The Media
Beacon’s Brian Ogle Informs Readers That Not Every Dog is a Hugger
February 9, 2016
On SheKnows.com, Brian Ogle was heavily quoted in an article that questioned whether dogs enjoy hugging as much as their masters do.
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In The Media
Beacon’s Darryl E. Owens Discusses the Horrors of Florida’s Dozier School for Boys on WMFE FM
February 1, 2016
Beacon Communications Director Darryl E. Owens joins WMFE’s Nicole Creston on his bi-weekly segment, “Darryl Owens Perspectives,” to give his take on the brutal legacy of Florida’s scandal-plagued reform school and the duty the state owes to the survivors to memorialize the sordid tale.
In The Media
Beacon’s Darryl E. Owens Talks Trump on WMFE FM
February 1, 2016
Beacon Communications Director Darryl E. Owens joins WMFE’s Matthew Peddie on Intersection: Friday News Roundup to discuss the final GOP presidential debate, the medical marijuana initiative in Florida, police transparency, and Volusia County homelessness.
In The Media
Beacon’s Dr. Hagerty and Andrew Marvin go on air to discuss limited post-high school services for autistic students
January 28, 2016
President George Hagerty and Beacon’s assistant director of admissions Andrew Marvin recently discussed the need to boost autistic services for post-secondary school students as guests of autism advocate Paul Louden on his podcast, “Theories of Mind.
Beacon News
Support Beacon College With AmazonSmile
January 26, 2016
Leave it to Amazon to give you another great reason to buy a copy of Capital Dames: The Civil War and the Women of Washington online.
Beacon News
Progress and Expansion Chugs Along At Beacon With Repurposed Train Depot
January 26, 2016
An article in University Business lauds Beacon’s innovative repurposing of a circa 1913 Leesburg train depot into a modern exercise facility for students to work beef up their biceps or get in step with Zumba.
Beacon News
Beacon Psychology Professor Interviewed For Univision
January 25, 2016
Beacon College’s Dr. AJ Marsden counsels readers of Univision’s Papas Y Mamas microsite, started by Latin pop sensation Ricky Martin, about how to overcome the grip of shyness that often holds new mothers back from friendships and supportive relationships that help ease and embolden the motherhood journey.
Alumni News
Caroline Dunn (2011)
January 23, 2016
“Since graduating I’ve moved back to Connecticut where I was born and raised.
Alumni News
Rebecca Rasmussen (2014)
January 23, 2016
“Since I have graduated Beacon I still reside in Leesburg living with my fiancé and loving every minute of it.
Alumni News
Rosalyn Johnson
January 23, 2016
Rosalyn Johnson, Class of 2009, not only has a busy schedule with academic and professional obligations, she has also been committed to strengthening alumni relations with the College.
In The Media
Dr. Oksana Hagerty Offers Insight Into Early Signs Of Autism
January 22, 2016
Dr. Oksana Hagerty offers some insight into detecting early signs of autism in children in an article published on SheKnows.
Beacon News
COMPASS Program Highlighted in Orlando Sentinel
January 20, 2016
Beacon College Communication Director Darryl E. Owens chronicles in the Orlando Sentinel and OrlandoSentinel.
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
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