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Board of Trustees Adds Two

October 28, 2024

Beacon College is excited to announce the appointment of two highly accomplished professionals, Dr. Lynne P. Brown and Dr. Jim Hundrieser, to its Board of Trustees.

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AWODtv.org Wins AAF Award

October 23, 2024

AWODtv.org was recognized with a Silver Angel Award in the American Advertising Federation Fourth District for its redesigned website.

Academics

Global Education

October 2, 2024

With global education back, students have the world in their hands as they explore Tokyo, Japan, and Prato, Italy.

Alumni News

Graff’s Perfect Job

October 2, 2024

Beacon graduate Dan Graff found his passion working through CAI Neurodiverse Solutions.

Academics

Neurodiverse Learning in High School

October 2, 2024

Beacon College is partnering with Lake County Schools offering Dual Enrollment for neurodivergent high school students.

Beacon News

Beacon Excels at Retention

October 2, 2024

Beacon College's retention rate continues to soar as students find a home away from home.

Academics

No. 9 Best Regional College

September 24, 2024

Beacon College in top 10 of the Best Regional Colleges by US News.

Community Outreach

WUCF-TV to Air ‘A World of Difference’

September 5, 2024

Beacon College and PBS member station WUCF-TV have renewed their partnership to air another season of the College’s award-winning television series, “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity.”

Academics

Convocation 2024

August 23, 2024

The Opening Convocation is an annual tradition at Beacon and many other colleges and universities across the country to formally welcome the new school year.

Athletics

Udoka Joins Beacon Basketball

August 7, 2024

Udoka, whose basketball career has taken her to the WNBA and around the world, said she is excited to build a program at Beacon.

Alumni News

Alum McGill’s Eye for Photography

August 6, 2024

As a travel photographer and writer, alum Grady McGill has gone to far-flung destinations, from Ireland to Russia, Alaska to Greece, South America to Canada — and many points between.

Student News

Beacon’s Chess King

August 5, 2024

Michael Wang represented the College in an online bullet chess league tournament last month, leading Beacon to second place out of eight schools.

In The Media

Learning Differently

Featured in Florida Trend Magazine.
At Beacon College in Leesburg, students navigate learning differences and disabilities to earn a college degree and prepare for a career.

How to Navigate College Admissions With a Learning Disability

Featured in U.S. News & World Report.
The college admissions process can be overwhelming for any student, but it can be especially challenging for those with learning disabilities.

College, with Learning Differences

Featured in Campus News. Despite excelling academically in school, Benjamin Strauss faced challenges due to his learning difference. His transition to Beacon College has empowered him to pursue  business management.

Best Regional Colleges South Rankings

Featured in U.S. News & World Report. These colleges focus on undergraduate education but grant fewer than half their degrees in liberal arts disciplines. These rankings are split into four regions: North, South, Midwest and West.

Media Inquiries and Policies

Beacon’s faculty experts, our unique teaching model, and our students often are featured in electronic and print media because of the college’s expertise in learning differences and other disciplines.

Reporters who wish to interview Beacon College experts or pursue stories about the college should contact the Office of College Communications at (352) 638-9789 or email dowens@beaconcollege.edu.

Meet Our Team

Darryl E. Owens

Associate Vice President of Communication and Engagement

352-638-9789dowens@beaconcollege.edu

Mary Wymer

Digital Communications Manager

352-638-9709mwymer@beaconcollege.edu