Alumni News
Anthrozoology Grad Works as Naturalist
August 13, 2025
Teaching and learning are big deals for Brin Carson. They’re also key to her job as a naturalist at Wormsloe.
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
Lenz Helps At-Risk Youth
May 5, 2025
When his boss asked Jack Lenz to lead a new initiative in late 2023, he wasted no time. With his typical gusto, the Beacon grad and community services worker embraced the goal: To create a food pantry for former foster children living in an apartment complex after aging out of the system. A month later, Lenz had lined up the resources and logistics to open the new site featuring fresh fruit and vegetables and other foods.
Alumni News
Weaver’s Legacy of Altruism
February 26, 2025
On most Saturdays for the past 11 years, Beacon Alum Richard Weaver has been building houses for people in need.
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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.eduJennifer Mizowek
Event Coordinator
352-638-9783jmizowek@beaconcollege.edu