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Blazing New Trails!

From the moment you first stepped on Beacon’s campus, you began “Pursuing the life abundant.” As alumni, your exploration doesn’t stop after graduation. At Beacon, you were empowered to dream and be the most that you can be. Far beyond the classroom, we expect you to continue blazing new trails and cherishing all of life’s richness.

Alumni Relations

We value our alumni and want to ensure that you have all the tools you need for success. Connect with employment resources through our Juan and Lisa Jones Center for Career Preparation, follow our social media to stay updated about the happenings at Beacon, and attend upcoming events like Alumni Weekend.

Alumni Updates

Alumni News

Alum Gives Back Through Travel Agency

December 9, 2025

As a travel agent, Kaminski says he can book “any type of travel for anyone anywhere.” He plans to direct 5% of his net commission of any bookings from Beacon staff, alumni, parents or students to the college for student groups and clubs.

Academics

Post-Pandemic Learning Challenges

November 12, 2025

The many post-pandemic learning challenges erupted in the years since have also flowed into classrooms at Beacon College. But thanks to its mission-driven focus on neurodivergent learners, the college has made good strides in helping students recover and thrive.

Alumni News

Alum Builds Military Career

November 12, 2025

Alum Jaymes Fowler’s family tree includes ancestors who fought in the Civil War, World War I and World War II. His grandfather served in Vietnam. His younger brother, T.J., a nuclear engineer specialist, is a U.S. Navy veteran. And, Fowler now serves as a U.S. Army sergeant stationed at Fort Drum in New York.

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Submit your updates, weddings, births, career changes, and other exciting life events for consideration in the next issue of Lighting the Path. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Alumni Weekend

Mark your calendars and save the date! Join us for Alumni Weekend on Feb. 13-14, 2026, in Leesburg, Florida. We’re excited to have alumni return to campus. We’ve missed seeing you!

 

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Alumni Giving

As you know firsthand, the guidance and encouragement you received from a close-knit network of faculty, learning specialists, and mentors while at Beacon make it a unique higher education environment. Our students are willing to work hard to achieve their goals by undertaking a four-year journey of academic rigor and personal development. You can help this next generation embrace the Beacon promise of an abundant life through a gift today!

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Contact Information

Keri Jo Pannella

Executive Director of Development

352-638-9768kpannella@beaconcollege.edu

Jennifer Mizowek

Event Coordinator

352-638-9783jmizowek@beaconcollege.edu