March 26, 2025
Initially introduced in April 2023 with a $12 million goal, “The Beacon Promise” campaign’s overwhelming success has inspired the institution to increase its goal to $14.5 million by June 2026. To date, the campaign has secured a total of $12.9 million – 89% of the expanded campaign goal.
March 4, 2025
The Lady Blazers finished the season with a tournament championship after rallying from a slow start. But if you watched the team in person, you would understand why: the team had exactly five players on their roster.
March 4, 2025
Beacon College is thrilled to announce the appointment of Pat Burke, a distinguished former NBA player and community leader, as our new men’s head basketball coach and director of athletics, fitness, and recreation.
March 3, 2025
Techtonic, a leading IT managed services provider, offers mobile asset repair, disposition (reverse logistics), and device management services through an integrated workforce of neurodivergent certified technicians. It is a division of Jonathan’s Landing Foundation, an Orlando-based nonprofit with a vision to build housing for 500 adults with autism and create 5,000 jobs and meaningful work opportunities.
February 26, 2025
On most Saturdays for the past 11 years, Beacon Alum Richard Weaver has been building houses for people in need.
February 10, 2025
As president of Beacon College since 2013, his impact is well-known in educational circles for making Beacon the premiere accredited U.S. college dedicated to neurodivergent students with learning disabilities and ADHD. It is also ranked in the top tier of all small colleges in the South, according to U.S. News & World Report.
January 14, 2025
Our thoughts are with all who have been affected by this disaster, especially our students, alumni, and their loved ones from California.
October 28, 2024
Beacon College is excited to announce the appointment of two highly accomplished professionals, Dr. Lynne P. Brown and Dr. Jim Hundrieser, to its Board of Trustees.
October 23, 2024
AWODtv.org was recognized with a Silver Angel Award in the American Advertising Federation Fourth District for its redesigned website.
October 2, 2024
With global education back, students have the world in their hands as they explore Tokyo, Japan, and Prato, Italy.
October 2, 2024
Beacon graduate Dan Graff found his passion working through CAI Neurodiverse Solutions.
October 2, 2024
Beacon College is partnering with Lake County Schools offering Dual Enrollment for neurodivergent high school students.
Beacon College, the nation’s first accredited baccalaureate institution in the nation for students with learning differences, announced that it is expanding the goal of its historic capital campaign by $2.5 million.
Initially introduced in April 2023 with a $12 million goal, “The Beacon Promise” campaign’s overwhelming success has inspired the institution to increase its goal to $14.5 million by June 2026. To date, the campaign has secured a total of $12.9 million – 89% of the expanded campaign goal.
“Extending the campaign is a clear indication of the incredible momentum the college is generating,” said President George Hagerty. “I am heartened by the support of so many incredible people who are deeply committed to our distinct mission.”
The additional $2.5 million will be dedicated to enhancing the centerpiece of the campaign, the planned 28,000-square-foot Intramural & Fitness Center, set to break ground later this year. The now $11 million Intramural & Fitness Center will include two university-regulation basketball courts, a well-equipped fitness center, a one-tenth mile running track, dedicated space to host social gatherings and club meetings, and more.
“With over 70% of our students participating regularly in fitness, intramural, recreation and competitive athletic programming, it is critical that we provide this facility to enhance our student community’s physical wellness and quality of life,” said President Hagerty. “Exercise and physical activity for the neurodivergent is essential in fostering self-confidence, focus, mental health, and discipline. I am grateful for the support of so many and their help bring this much needed facility closer to reality.”
In addition to the Intramural & Fitness Center, “The Beacon Promise” capital campaign also focuses on two other priorities critical to student success:
28,000-square-foot Intramural & Fitness Center
$2 million scholarship endowment
$1.5 million for academic enhancements
“Our innovative and unique learning environment captures our mission and our evolution as a transformational institution of higher education,” said President Hagerty. “The priorities of this capital campaign reflect Beacon’s daily campus academic and living experiences. We value all those who are investing in Beacon’s future by providing our students an academic home that connects them to a college community empowering them to reach their full potential.”
To learn more about “The Beacon Promise” and how to contribute, visit www.beaconpromise.com.
