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Chandler's Retirement

Jun 12

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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.

Student News

Fall 2014 Semester Writing Contest Winners

January 10, 2015

Each semester, students are invited to submit written pieces for a contest in the Writing Center.

Admissions

Spring 2015 Orientation Sets Beacon Students on the Path to Success

January 8, 2015

Orientation for Beacon students beginning their college experience with the spring semester began on Monday, January 5th.

Admissions

Spring 2015 Orientation Sets Beacon Students on the Path to Success

January 8, 2015

Orientation for Beacon students beginning their college experience with the spring semester began on Monday, January 5th.

Beacon News

President Hagerty Reflects on Beacon’s Role Internationally

November 3, 2014

I have had the privilege with Dr. Chandler and my wife, Oksana, to have been hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by the Prince Salman Center on Disability.

Beacon News

President Hagerty Reflects on Beacon’s Role Internationally

November 3, 2014

I have had the privilege with Dr. Chandler and my wife, Oksana, to have been hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by the Prince Salman Center on Disability.

Travel Abroad

President Hagerty Reflects on Beacon’s Role Internationally

October 27, 2014

I have had the privilege with Dr. Chandler and my wife, Oksana, to have been hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by the Prince Salman Center on Disability.

Faculty

Beacon College Reaches International Audience for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities

October 19, 2014

Drs. George Hagerty, President of Beacon College, and Shelly Chandler, Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, will be presenting at the 4th International Conference on Disability & Rehabilitation In Saudi Arabia this week.

Faculty

Beacon College Reaches International Audience for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities

October 19, 2014

Drs. George Hagerty, President of Beacon College, and Shelly Chandler, Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, will be presenting at the 4th International Conference on Disability & Rehabilitation In Saudi Arabia this week.

Faculty

Meeting Beacon College Psychology Professor Dr. Andrea Marsden

October 17, 2014

Hello blogging visitors, take a ‘relax break’ and read here for a bit.

Faculty

Meeting Beacon College Psychology Professor Dr. Andrea Marsden

October 17, 2014

Hello blogging visitors, take a ‘relax break’ and read here for a bit.

Beacon News

Beacon College Honors 25 Year History by Recognizing Founders

October 14, 2014

On Sunday, October 12th, at the conclusion of Parents Weekend 2014, Beacon College students and their families; staff and faculty; alumni; and also friends and supporters of the College; gathered at Lake Receptions in Mount Dora, Florida to honor and recognize the initial founders and early visionaries responsible for developing the Beacon we have today.

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