Athletics
Phillips Leads Women’s Basketball
August 7, 2026
Lisa Phillips ready to build Beacon women's basketball program.
Top News
Hagerty Announces Retirement
Jan 21
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Alumni News
Samantha’s Place
June 30, 2026
Samantha’s Place is a new open-sided, octagonal pavilion named in honor of Samantha Resnick. A tiered metal roof and exposed wooden ceiling define the structure, while shrubs, palm trees, and manicured beds frame the space. Inviting white rockers complete the scene.
Beacon News
Presidential Search Profile
June 18, 2026
The Presidential Search Profile reflects the valuable input received from faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents, trustees, and other members of the Beacon community during the listening and engagement process.
Beacon News
President’s List Spring 2026
June 17, 2026
A total of 190 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2026 at Beacon College were named to the vice president of academic affairs' list or the president’s list.
Beacon News
Forbes Accessibility 200 List
May 20, 2026
Beacon College has earned a second consecutive spot on Forbes’s Accessibility 200 list. Earlier this week, Forbes unveiled its list of 200 leading innovators and impact-makers in accessibility for people with disabilities.
Beacon News
Virtual ZooTampa Internship
May 18, 2026
Charlie Ige, a rising senior, is observing animal behavior at ZooTampa at Lowry Park as part of her studies for a degree in anthrozoology.
Beacon News
From Silence to Speech
May 15, 2026
In all, 87 graduates received degrees Saturday, including 53 Bachelor of Science, 19 Bachelor of Arts, nine Associate of Science and six Associate of Arts degrees.
Beacon News
Brett Joins Board
May 14, 2026
Beacon College is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. James T. Brett to its Board of Trustees.
Career Development
Summer Internships and Big Adventures
May 11, 2026
Beacon College students are heading to summer internships that will help prepare them for future careers as they network, build connections, learn new skills and gain hands-on experience.
Athletics
Women’s Track Wins Relay Championship
April 29, 2026
Beacon College’s Women's track and field team claimed the United States Collegiate Athletic Association national championship in the 4x100 relay April 25 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Beacon News
Commencement Speakers Named
April 27, 2026
Beacon College will confer honorary doctorates on three internationally recognized learning disability advocates during its Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a.m. at the Brownwood Hotel & Spa.
Beacon News
Campus Engagement: Shaping the Presidential Leadership Profile
April 10, 2026
As Beacon College prepares for the retirement of President George J. Hagerty, Ed.D., in June 2027, the search for our next leader is officially underway. Central to this process is the "Beacon Voice," the collective input of our faculty, staff, and students.
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
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