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Beacon College Sports Tips Off New Era with Membership in National Athletics League

April 3, 2023

Beacon College has taken a significant step forward in the evolution of the school’s athletics program — and its desire to attract student-athletes with learning and attention issues to campus — with its recent admission into a national small-college intercollegiate athletic league.

Alumni News

Beacon Graduate Pivots into New Path to Help Furry Friends Thrive

March 31, 2023

By Richard Burnett Since her days at Beacon College as an anthrozoology student, Sarah Pozzi’s journey has run the gamut, from the coasts of the Florida Keys and plains of the Midwest to the heights of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Academics

ChatGPT Authors New Frontiers — and Challenges — in Classrooms

March 31, 2023

By Richard Burnett Earlier this year, Dr. James Fleming was teaching a course in assistive technology when he “met” ChatGPT, thanks to an enterprising student.

Beacon News

Students Discover how to Pencil in Positivity Through Journaling During Resiliency Event

March 7, 2023

When it comes to mental health on college campuses, the proof that students are struggling maybe more than ever is in the research.

Student News

Beacon Students Pass Out “M&Ms” at Valentine-inspired Community Event

March 6, 2023

With love in the air thanks to Cupid, several Beacon College student organizations sought to amplify the positivity by collaborating last month on a “Music & Mindfulness” event at the Leesburg Public Library.

Travel Abroad

Beacon Students Discover Learning Abroad Becomes a Family Affair

March 3, 2023

Italians have a phrase for it: formare una famiglia, or forming a family.

Travel Abroad

Beacon Students Explore Environmental Conservation During Costa Rica Trek

March 3, 2023

From exploring the rainforest to learning about wildlife rehabilitation, the group of 15 anthrozoology students gained a firsthand understanding of the critical importance of tropical ecosystems and the conservation efforts underway to protect them in Costa Rica.

Career Development

Beacon Builds Tomorrow’s Workforce Today with Focus on Matching Majors

March 2, 2023

By Richard Burnett Amid an economy still rattled by recession worries and pandemic angst, U.

Arts

Imaginations Go Pop in Full Color at ‘Pop Goes the Easel’ Exhibition

February 8, 2023

By Gabrielle Russon Michael Knapp wants his art to say something.

Academics

Technology Professor Fleming Stands the Test of Time and Teaching

February 8, 2023

By Gabrielle Russon When Hurricane Frances peeled off the roof of Beacon College’s education building, there was the professor himself, Dr.

Academics

Tailored Approach to Individual Students is at Root of STEM Success

February 8, 2023

By Richard Burnett Long after first walking into his math class at Beacon College, the student showed no sign of progress.

Beacon News

Holistic Approach to Students Enriches Beacon Student Experience

February 8, 2023

Many colleges intentionally are rethinking and reshaping what has broadly become known as the student experience.