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Beacon Communication Director Participates in Journalist’s Roundtable
January 19, 2016
Beacon College Communication Director and former Orlando Sentinel columnist Darryl E.
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Chandler's Retirement
Jun 12
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A Priority without Borders: Empowering Students with Disabilities
December 14, 2015
Among the manifold benefits of a long life fairly lived are the strokes of good fortune that can be enjoyed.
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Andrew Card Shares Memories of 9/11, Creating a Life Abundant
November 25, 2015
Pursuing the life abundant was one key theme of a recent visit to Beacon College by Franklin Pierce University President and former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card.
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Beacon Initiatives: Seeking Strength through Partnership
November 19, 2015
When, in April of 2015, the Board of Trustees authorized President George Hagerty to enter into an international agreement for collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Center for Disability Research (KSCDR), a new chapter in Beacon College’s development unfolded: the introduction of selective partnerships that will strengthen Beacon’s distinct mission and culture.
Student News
The Beacon College Creepy Carn-Evil Halloween Party
November 13, 2015
The Beacon College annual Halloween party took place on Saturday 10/31.
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Parents Weekend – Days of Family, Fun and Education
October 15, 2015
More than 350 parents and family members joined their students at the annual Parents Weekend, October 9-11.
ADHD
Investing, Not Testing
October 8, 2015
In a recent piece for The Huffington Post, Beacon President George J.
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Education for Living
October 7, 2015
The Beacon promise goes beyond providing a superior undergraduate education; it’s about preparing students to live a life that is fun, challenging and rich with meaning.
ADHD
Beacon Fosters Success
September 21, 2015
According to an article on diverseeducation.com, Beacon’s success rate with students who learn differently (those with diagnosed learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, etc.
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Beacon College Set to Open New Academic Year on Promising and Historic Notes
September 2, 2015
Leesburg, FL (August 19, 2015): As Beacon College prepares to welcome its 27th entering Fall class for a new academic year, the community has good reason to be optimistic, and understandably proud.
Admissions
Beacon College Welcomes Largest Incoming Class
September 2, 2015
The Beacon College community welcomed 107 new students, the largest incoming class in the College’s 26-year history, on August 21, 2015.
Admissions
College Students Embark on Legal Studies
July 28, 2015
For the first time, Beacon College offered a course focused on the law.
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