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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.

Academics

National Numbers Show Attending Beacon is a “Sticky” Experience

September 5, 2023

New data shows that colleges across the country have quickly overcome pandemic-related struggles to retain students — and the numbers are even better at Beacon College.

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Manzo and Morris-Wood Earn Promotions to Vice President

August 3, 2023

Beacon Staff Beacon College promoted Dana Manzo and Alex Morris-Wood in July to vice presidents expanding the College’s programs and services for students with learning differences.

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Beacon College Receives $160K Fogg Trust Grant for Fitness Center and Scholarships

August 3, 2023

Beacon Staff Beacon College recently received a $160,000 grant from The Edward C.

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EdTech Vet Hough Reboots at Beacon as Chief Information Officer

June 29, 2023

By Marco Santana When Brad Hough was studying to be an English teacher in Washington state, he ran into someone in a computer lab who was building interactive multimedia.

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Trustee Knopf Earns Prestigious Magazine Distinction

June 2, 2023

Beacon College trustee Jennifer Knopf, Esq. recently was among 23 Central Florida leaders saluted as 2023 Women of the Year Award by Orlando Magazine for their skill as leaders and commitment to building strong communities.

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Melita Wins Coveted Sodexo Service Award

June 2, 2023

Mike Melita recently was recognized for his commitment and excellence on the job with a prestigious Spirit of Sodexo award.

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Gore Appointed as Chief Financial Officer

June 2, 2023

By Mary Wymer To shepherd the College’s continuing growth, evolution and fiscal health, Beacon College has appointed Dr.

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Every picture tells a story – and so do Beacon graduates

May 11, 2023

By Richard Burnett On graduation day, in which neurodiversity icon Dr.

Admissions

New Beacon Residential Program Gives Struggling Students the “Edge” to Succeed

May 5, 2023

For students with learning and attention issues, it’s an age-old story: they trot off to mainstream colleges with big dreams (but without the accommodations they need) only to run headlong into bigger problems managing assignments and relating to professors and classmates.

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Beacon College Launches $12 Million Capital Campaign, “The Beacon Promise”

May 1, 2023

Beacon College has launched the $12 million capital campaign, “The Beacon Promise,” the largest fundraising campaign in the college’s 34-year history.