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New VPAA Reilly

March 6, 2024

Incoming Beacon College vice president for academic affairs Dr Kevin Reilly understands that to avoid disrupting a good thing, it’s going to take a lot of input from the people who are already on the ground.

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Service, Passion for Students Highlight O’Toole’s Legacy

February 1, 2024

Marlene O'Toole, an award-winning former Florida lawmaker, education advocate, nonprofit leader, and former IBM manager, passed away.

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Sensory Room Latest Supportive Wrinkle Helping Students to Success

February 1, 2024

A new Sensory and Mindfulness Room is set to open this month at Beacon's Counseling and Wellness Center.

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Declining National Numbers Belie Beacon’s Graduation Success

February 1, 2024

Colleges, including Beacon, that invested in expanding their student success services held steady in terms of graduation during covid.

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Beacon College Honors Rep. Truenow for Championing Neurodiversity

December 6, 2023

Beacon College recently honored Florida State Representative Keith L Truenow with its highest award during a ceremony for his efforts in securing state funding to help neurodivergent Floridians attend the Leesburg school — the nation’s top-ranked college for students with learning and attention issues.

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Relaxing Amenities and Leisure Helps Oasis Live Up to Name

November 10, 2023

For farmers, autumn is the season of bountiful yields.

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Sully Brings Emotional Support to Lighten “Ruff” Days for Students

November 10, 2023

With a little dance, hop, and twisty wag of his tail, Sully the goldendoodle immediately makes friends, melts hearts, and shows unbounded affection for people.

Admissions

New College Edge Program Offers a Landing Spot for Nontraditional Students

November 10, 2023

A new Beacon College program aims to give incoming students an edge as they transition to life as a Blazer.

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Growing Community Involvement Pays Dividends for Neighbors, Students

October 5, 2023

More than a decade ago, some Leesburg residents had never met a Beacon College student, though Beacon had already been located downtown for years.

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U.S. News Ranks Beacon College as a Top 3 Best Regional College

September 20, 2023

Beacon College vaulted towards the top of Southern colleges and universities in U.

Academics

Record Class Learns College Hacks at Annual Convocation

September 5, 2023

As Alexander Morris-Wood surveyed the faces in Beacon College’s incoming class of 168 students — a school record and the most competitive class Beacon has ever had — gathered at the Venetian Center, he realized the numbers only told part of the story.

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Capital Projects Build Horizons and Community for Students

September 5, 2023

A big part of delivering on the Beacon Promise is ensuring the College’s built spaces are matched to its mission of physical wellness, mental health, worthy work, and abundant life for students with learning differences.