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Chandler's Retirement

Jun 12

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Never Accept Failure: Learning from Einstein

February 22, 2015

I’m trying to get in the mood to study for this math test.

Admissions

Beacon College Extends Reach to International Audience

February 20, 2015

Beacon College faculty and staff have been working on developing summer programs that will extend the College’s reach nationally and even internationally.

Academics

Video Students Learn of Final Cut Pro Features

February 13, 2015

Last Friday, Sandy Novak, Web & Digital Media Associate Professor, invited Apple representatives Steve and Tim to speak with Beacon College students about Final Cut Pro.

Student News

Beacon Club Spotlight: Pride Alliance

February 12, 2015

Beacon College Pride Alliance began on campus during the fall semester, after a lapse of a few years.

Academics

Beacon Faculty Develop Online Writing Course to Share Strategies

February 7, 2015

Beacon College faculty and staff have been working on developing programs that will extend the College’s reach nationally and even internationally.

Student News

Tips for Working on College Papers

February 4, 2015

As papers are starting to be assigned for the spring semester, it’s easy to become overwhelmed about getting the work done.

Student News

Tips for Working on College Papers

February 4, 2015

As papers are starting to be assigned for the spring semester, it’s easy to become overwhelmed about getting the work done.

Faculty

Web Design Student & Professor Experience AIGA Conference

January 31, 2015

On Saturday, January 24, Web & Digital Media Professor Sandy Novak and student Suzy Finlon spent the day at Rollins College, attending AIGA Orlando’s one day conference “Re: Solutions.

Faculty

Web Design Student & Professor Experience AIGA Conference

January 31, 2015

On Saturday, January 24, Web & Digital Media Professor Sandy Novak and student Suzy Finlon spent the day at Rollins College, attending AIGA Orlando’s one day conference “Re: Solutions.

Beacon News

Beacon Students Test Out Applied Science in New Zoology Course

January 22, 2015

Many Beacon College students appreciate the field of science but find they need to have a clear understanding of the practical application of what they learn.

Beacon News

Beacon Students Test Out Applied Science in New Zoology Course

January 22, 2015

Many Beacon College students appreciate the field of science but find they need to have a clear understanding of the practical application of what they learn.

Student News

Effective Legislators Make it a Practice to Visit Their Constituencies

January 12, 2015

Representative Larry Metz accepted the College’s invitation to see firsthand the importance of Beacon College and its singular mission.

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