Quick Links

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.

Beacon News

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.

Beacon News

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.

Beacon News

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.

Beacon News

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.

Beacon News

Trustee Inducted in University of Central Florida Business Hall of Fame

May 1, 2023

According to a UCF press release, the “UCF College of Business Hall of Fame recognizes alumni who have demonstrated exceptional professional success in their field.

Academics

Sh (No Longer) Happens: Beacon Library Turns Page on Tradition

April 27, 2023

By Richard Burnett Almost a decade ago, the popular cable series “The Librarians” materialized onto the small screen with a team of super-smart heroes who used their powers to battle mysterious foes and save the world from dangerous magic.

Admissions

Ex-sailor Finds Smoother Sailing after Nontraditional Journey to Beacon

April 27, 2023

By Richard Burnett With tenacity in his step, James Avery strides across the Beacon College campus in Leesburg, Florida, to his math class.

Beacon News

Integrating Self-Care through Reflexology the Subject of Resiliency Initiative Event

April 4, 2023

As part of the college’s Resiliency Initiative, 12 Beacon students learned how to practice self-care through reflexology and hand massages.

Beacon News

Beacon College to Confer Honorary Degree on Autism Advocate

April 4, 2023

Dr. Temple Grandin to Receive Honor and Serve as Commencement Speaker By Mary Wymer Beacon College will confer an honorary doctorate on national disability advocate Dr.