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Alum Builds Military Career

November 12, 2025

Alum Jaymes Fowler’s family tree includes ancestors who fought in the Civil War, World War I and World War II. His grandfather served in Vietnam. His younger brother, T.J., a nuclear engineer specialist, is a U.S. Navy veteran. And, Fowler now serves as a U.S. Army sergeant stationed at Fort Drum in New York.

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Cohort Collective

November 11, 2025

About 25 freshmen are enrolled in the peer program, receiving one-on-one check-ins from mentors. Groups are paired by shared interests and meet every other week for activities such as movie nights, pizza parties or gaming sessions.

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Giving Thanks

November 11, 2025

As autumn paints much of the nation in gold and crimson — even if Florida skips the show — thoughts turn to turkey, togetherness and gratitude. At Beacon College, November brings its own spirit of Thanksgiving, and a recent campus survey reaped a bounty of appreciation among students, faculty and staff.

Athletics

Hoops Teams Tip Off New Season

November 11, 2025

As Beacon College’s basketball teams tip off a new season, they do so with a shared sense of grit, growth, and purpose. Under the leadership of former pro athletes Pat Burke and Mfon Udoka, both the men’s and women’s squads are navigating early challenges with resilience.

Academics

2.0 Kinds of Funny

September 10, 2025

The Kristin Michelle Mason Art Gallery at Beacon College is presenting the exhibit "2.0 Kinds of Funny" now through Oct. 3. The public is invited to tour the exhibit for free of charge, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Academics

Elementary Education and Education Studies Program

September 10, 2025

Beacon College will launch its new Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Education Studies, (non-licensure) in spring 2026.

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“A World of Difference” Returns on WUCF TV

September 10, 2025

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.”

Academics

Be In College

September 4, 2025

Beacon College’s freshmen class got the 101 on how to succeed in college — and life — during the college’s 2025-26 school year opening convocation.

Athletics

Intramural and Fitness Center Groundbreaking

August 28, 2025

Beacon College has broken ground on its new $11 million, 28,000-square-foot Intramural and Fitness Center. The premier facility is designed to enhance student wellness and create inclusive opportunities for recreation, athletics, and community events.

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Food Truck on the Menu

August 21, 2025

Beacon College students will soon have a new option for grabbing a quick bite: a full-time food truck stationed right on campus.

Admissions

Beacon Approved for Step Up

August 19, 2025

Beacon College has been approved as a state vendor for Florida’s Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA).

Career Development

CareerTreks Program Opens Doors

August 14, 2025

Beacon College students participating in a new, intensive two-week summer program embarked on field trips to some of Florida’s largest companies and nonprofits making a difference. It was all part of CareerTreks25, which aims to open students’ eyes to different career opportunities and teach them how to get their foot in the door.

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.

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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

Director of Communications

352-638-9709mwymer@beaconcollege.edu