Alumni News
Small Steps Lead to a Big Career
September 30, 2026
Many Small Steps Lead to a Big Career Opportunity for a Beacon Graduate
Top News
Proud To Be Ranked Top 10
Sep 22
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Career Development
Counseling Center Expanding Services
September 29, 2026
Counseling Center Expands Services to Meet Evolving Student Needs
Career Development
Internship Reinforces Career Aspirations
September 28, 2026
Bella's London Internship Adventure Whets Appetite for Career Growth
Alumni News
Beacon Alumnus Publishes Self-Discovery Memoir
September 25, 2026
New memoir chronicles Beacon alumnus' path to advocacy and self-discovery.
Arts
Beacon Student Publishes Her Debut Thriller Novel
September 25, 2026
“Being able to write and create your own world is such a unique way to express yourself,” says Butler.
Beacon News
Proud To Be Ranked Top 10
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).
Beacon News
NETA Public Media Nomination
September 8, 2026
Beacon College has earned a national Public Media Award nomination from NETA for "A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity," the nationally distributed public media program created and produced by Beacon College and presented by WUCF.
Beacon News
Presidential Search Committee: Campus Representatives
August 21, 2026
The Board of Trustees recently completed appointments to the Presidential Search Committee with the appointment of four representatives from the Beacon community.
Beacon News
“A World of Difference” Returns for Seventh Season
August 19, 2026
Beacon College has once again partnered with PBS member station WUCF TV to launch a new season of its award-winning television series, “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity.”
Athletics
Phillips Leads Women’s Basketball
August 7, 2026
Lisa Phillips ready to build Beacon women's basketball program.
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.
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Meet Our Team
Darryl E. Owens
Associate Vice President of Communication and Engagement
352-638-9789dowens@beaconcollege.eduMelissa Novak
Communications Manager
352-805-2605mnovak2@beaconcollege.edu