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Jared Carter, a recent business management graduate, has been selected for the New South Athletic Conference team to play in the prestigious Copa Sul-Americana de Basquete (South American Basketball Cup) Tournament in Brazil.
June 17, 2025
Recognized nationally as the preeminent institution for educating students who learn differently, Beacon College now has earned a prestigious spot on Forbes’s inaugural Accessibility 100 list.
June 12, 2025
Beacon College recently received a $210,000 grant from The Fogg Charitable Trust to support the renovation and creation of a mixed-use facility and to fund scholarships for disadvantaged students with learning and attention issues.
May 20, 2025
Beacon College is excited to announce the appointment of Ryan McCabe to its Board of Trustees. His decades of leadership experience in business operations, strategic planning, and marketing will provide invaluable insight as Beacon College continues to advance its mission and growth.
May 19, 2025
Two of Beacon College’s most cherished campus venues received new identities during recent dedication ceremonies honoring the philanthropic spirit of two donors who have made major gifts to the college.
May 14, 2025
Graduating seniors, their families and Beacon faculty celebrated the graduation milestone as the college awarded 12 associate’s degrees and 60 bachelor’s degrees at its spring commencement exercises. The College also awarded honorary doctorates to Jason Eichenholz, Ph.D., and Roy Haley.
May 7, 2025
AI is just the latest in a line of innovations that have affected studio arts. In fact, innovation and shifting tools have become more common when it comes to the artistic process.
May 7, 2025
The conversation in education about disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence has become one of the more common in the field. We caught up with Dr. Kevin Reilly, vice president of academic affairs, to talk more about how the technology has been incorporated into the school’s approach.
May 7, 2025
To graduate, Beacon students need at least 80 hours of “experiential learning opportunities” which covers internships, volunteering and part-time jobs related to a student’s degree or career goals.
May 6, 2025
With profound sorrow, Beacon College announces the passing of Dr. Nicoletta "Nicki" C. Nance, associate professor of human services and psychology, beloved colleague, and champion for mental health and neurodiversity.
May 5, 2025
When his boss asked Jack Lenz to lead a new initiative in late 2023, he wasted no time. With his typical gusto, the Beacon grad and community services worker embraced the goal: To create a food pantry for former foster children living in an apartment complex after aging out of the system. A month later, Lenz had lined up the resources and logistics to open the new site featuring fresh fruit and vegetables and other foods.
April 28, 2025
Talk about a big man on campus. It’s impossible to miss Beacon College’s new head men’s basketball coach and director of athletics Pat Burke on campus.
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.
Associate Vice President of Communication and Engagement
352-638-9789dowens@beaconcollege.eduDirector of Communications
352-638-9709mwymer@beaconcollege.edu