September 22, 2026
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, released its 2027 List of Best Colleges naming Beacon College No. 10 (tied) among Regional Colleges South and No. 8 (tied) among Top Private Schools – Regional Colleges (South).
February 1, 2024
Beacon College’s monthly PBS show “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity” scored gold (and silver) in the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards.
August 30, 2023
Ready on the set. After a successful maiden season on WUCF TV, the Orlando PBS member station and Beacon College – the first accredited baccalaureate institution in the nation for neurodivergent students – have renewed their partnership to air another season of the college’s award-winning television series, “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity.
June 2, 2023
By Mary Wymer For the second consecutive year, Beacon College’s television show “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity” was saluted for excellence with multiple prizes in The Telly Awards.
October 27, 2021
After an award-winning inaugural season on public access TV, what could Beacon College’s neurodiversity television show “A World of Difference” do in season two for an encore?
August 27, 2021
The Beacon Office of College Communications in August continued its run of racking up industry awards by winning three accolades in two public relations contests.
November 1, 2019
Beacon College sophomore Ryan Stauffer promoted the Beacon College experience during his September star turn on “Power Talks with Dr.
July 2, 2019
Beacon College psychotherapist and assistant professor Dr.
July 2, 2019
Beacon College psychologist and assistant professor Dr.
July 2, 2019
Beacon College fitness director Steven McDaniels explains how often you need to slip on your Nikes and hit the road to drop those pounds camouflaging your six-pack in this Colleen Travers’ POPSUGAR article, “How Often Should I Run To Lose Belly Fat.
June 18, 2019
Matt Peddie, assistant news director at Orlando’s NPR affiliate 90.
January 30, 2019
In a recent report, the Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks American hate groups — found the number of hate groups active nationally rose by four percent in 2017, up to 954 from 917 in 2016.
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, released its 2027 List of Best Colleges naming Beacon College No. 10 (tied) among Regional Colleges South and No. 8 (tied) among Top Private Schools – Regional Colleges (South).
The annual U.S. News & World Report, widely used by prospective students and their families, offer data-driven insights and transparent metrics to help navigate the complex higher education landscape and evaluate academic quality.
“Being recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the nation’s best colleges for the seventh consecutive year is both an honor and a reflection of Beacon College’s unwavering commitment to student success. Our placement among the top 10 Regional Colleges in the South, along with our No. 8 ranking among the region’s leading private institutions, speaks to the transformative impact of our mission and the exceptional work of our faculty and staff,” said George J. Hagerty, president of Beacon College.
“These rankings affirm what our students, families and alumni experience every day: an innovative, student-centered education that empowers neurodivergent learners to thrive academically, professionally and personally.”
The latest rankings also underscore Beacon College’s continued momentum. In addition to sust
ained recognition by U.S. News & World Report, the college was recently named to the Forbes Accessibility 200 list for a second consecutive year further validating its growing national reputation for academic excellence, student outcomes and innovation.
“The 2027 U.S. News and World Report rankings confirm what our community has always known: Beacon College is a special place that transforms the lives of our students through the hard work and commitment of an inspiring group of faculty and staff,” says Dr. Christopher Huff, interim vice president of academic affairs. “Their dedication to the college’s unique mission ensures that our students receive a top-notch education tailored to their specific needs and learning styles. These rankings are evidence of Dr. Hagerty’s belief that, while we are a small college, we consistently ‘punch above our weight.'”
