Beacon News
Relaxing Amenities and Leisure Helps Oasis Live Up to Name
November 10, 2023
For farmers, autumn is the season of bountiful yields.
Beacon News
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.
Beacon News
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.
Beacon News
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.
Beacon News
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.
Beacon News
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.
Beacon News
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.
Beacon News
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.
Beacon News
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.