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Chandler's Retirement

Jun 12

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Arts

Interactive Art Class Offers Artistic Freedom

May 4, 2015

This summer Russ Bellamy will be teaching the topic course Interactive Art, and it is a class that he is very excited about, due mainly to the fact that it will be open ended, allowing for limitless unknown potential.

Academics

Animal Lovers Given New Course Option this Summer

May 1, 2015

Professor Ogle brings to you a wild of a summer in summer term but outside of the classroom!

Alumni News

Beacon Alums Reunite

April 28, 2015

On Saturday, April 18th, in a weekend full of firsts, Beacon College held its first official Alumni Reunion on campus, providing another exciting moment in the College’s history.

Admissions

Topics: Theories of Personality

April 28, 2015

May term at Beacon brings with it fresh new courses to explore.

Student News

Performance Club Disney Show

April 24, 2015

The Performance Club show took place on Friday, April 17th at the Tropic Theater in downtown Leesburg.

Student News

Techniques for Handling Stress in Times of Chaos

April 22, 2015

We all feel the effects of stress from time to time.

Student News

Pressed With Stress

April 22, 2015

Life has no road map. Sometimes we go through life blindly, not knowing much of anything, just trying to figure it out along the way.

Arts

Student Art Winners Announced

April 20, 2015

Beacon College Student Art Show The second annual Beacon College Student Art Show opened on Thursday, April 16th in the Kristin Michelle Mason Art Gallery.

Arts

Student Exhibitions are Central Components of the First Beacon College Arts Festival

April 16, 2015

As Beacon College gets ready for the first on campus Arts Festival, current students were invited to be part of the festivities by submitting their artwork for inclusion in the 2nd annual Student Art Show.

Career Development

Beacon Students Preparing for First Campus Career Fair

April 14, 2015

The team in the Career Development Center have been busily planning the first Beacon College Career Fair.

Student News

Seder Celebrated at Beacon College

April 11, 2015

Celebrating Seder has become an annual tradition at Beacon College, courtesy of the Resnick family.

Student News

Select Our Mascot: Voting Now Open

April 10, 2015

Beacon College is ready for a mascot! The entire College community was invited to submit a design, along with an explanation for why the mascot would best represent Beacon College.

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