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Horner and Williams Receive Honorary Doctorates

Apr 15

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Sully Brings Emotional Support to Lighten “Ruff” Days for Students

November 10, 2023

With a little dance, hop, and twisty wag of his tail, Sully the goldendoodle immediately makes friends, melts hearts, and shows unbounded affection for people.

Admissions

New College Edge Program Offers a Landing Spot for Nontraditional Students

November 10, 2023

A new Beacon College program aims to give incoming students an edge as they transition to life as a Blazer.

Career Development

Testing the Waters at Off-Campus Career Fairs Prepares Students for the Workforce

October 11, 2023

Beacon students attend the Lake County Career Fair and learn about potential career options.

Athletics

College’s First Class of Athletic Recruits Gives School Hoop Dreams

October 6, 2023

Wade joins the stellar athletes of Beacon’s first-ever recruiting class for its growing intercollegiate sports program.

Alumni News

Sandfort Test Pilots Corporate Websites as Quality Assurance “Top Gun”

October 6, 2023

Beacon graduate Kyle Sandfort now works in quality assurance at Infosys, a digital services and consulting company with clients in more than 56 countries.

Beacon News

Growing Community Involvement Pays Dividends for Neighbors, Students

October 5, 2023

More than a decade ago, some Leesburg residents had never met a Beacon College student, though Beacon had already been located downtown for years.

Student News

The Force — and Fun — is with Students in Lightsaber Club

October 4, 2023

The idea for the Star Wars Dueling Club came to Charles Dion a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away OK, so actually, the idea struck him as Dion, while considering his college options.

Beacon News

U.S. News Ranks Beacon College as a Top 3 Best Regional College

September 20, 2023

Beacon College vaulted towards the top of Southern colleges and universities in U.

Academics

Record Class Learns College Hacks at Annual Convocation

September 5, 2023

As Alexander Morris-Wood surveyed the faces in Beacon College’s incoming class of 168 students — a school record and the most competitive class Beacon has ever had — gathered at the Venetian Center, he realized the numbers only told part of the story.

Beacon News

Capital Projects Build Horizons and Community for Students

September 5, 2023

A big part of delivering on the Beacon Promise is ensuring the College’s built spaces are matched to its mission of physical wellness, mental health, worthy work, and abundant life for students with learning differences.

Student News

College Hails the Return of the Beacon Student Ambassadors Program

September 5, 2023

From his childhood years onward, Canyon Mitchell was always a greeter, talker, and leader.

Athletics

College Gallops onto the Sports Scene with New Blazers Logo

September 5, 2023

When Kylee Davis arrived at Beacon College in the fall of 2020, she didn’t immediately connect with the school’s nickname and mascot.

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