Beacon News
College’s Agave Plant Blooming
April 5, 2024
Behind the college’s Anthrozoology building stands a large agave plant that has entered its “death bloom” stage.
Top News
No. 9 Best Regional College
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Alumni News
Alum Looney Lands Dream Job
April 5, 2024
Beacon alum Ryan Looney lands a dream job writing about entertainment for Collider.
Athletics
Basketball Program Success
March 6, 2024
Beacon Blazers Basketball builds on a foundation of success and looks forward to growth in the USCAA.
Academics
New VPAA Reilly
March 6, 2024
Incoming Beacon College vice president for academic affairs Dr. Kevin Reilly understands that to avoid disrupting a good thing, it’s going to take a lot of input from the people who are already on the ground.
Student News
Clubs Inoculate Students Against Disconnection
March 5, 2024
Even with student clubs shrinking at universities throughout the country, Beacon student clubs thrive and offer students a chance to build community through the various student-led clubs and organizations.
Academics
Strozzo Photoshops Learning into Teaching Students on the Other Side of the World
February 6, 2024
During the winter holiday season, Beacon College's Brittany Strozzo served as a teacher for Project Discovery in the United Arab Emirates.
Student News
Dungeons and Dragons Club Explores Renaissance Faire
February 2, 2024
Dungeons and Dragon Club members soaked up the Renaissance Faire gusto as they were captivated by combat and stage shows, sampled faire fare, shopped vendors, and participated in a scavenger hunt.
In The Media
“A World of Difference” Earns Gold in Global Anthem Awards
February 1, 2024
Beacon College’s monthly PBS show “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity” scored gold (and silver) in the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards.
Beacon News
Service, Passion for Students Highlight O’Toole’s Legacy
February 1, 2024
Marlene O'Toole, an award-winning former Florida lawmaker, education advocate, nonprofit leader, and former IBM manager, passed away.
Beacon News
Sensory Room Latest Supportive Wrinkle Helping Students to Success
February 1, 2024
A new Sensory and Mindfulness Room is set to open this month at Beacon's Counseling and Wellness Center.
Academics
Love of Books Unites Beacon Couple in a Chapter of Romance
February 1, 2024
Beacon College has a handful of married couples working on campus, but to celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re profiling one couple’s extraordinary international tale.
Career Development
Career Center Makes “Big” Investment in Student/Alumni Career Success
February 1, 2024
“Big Interview” is an AI-assisted job interview training tool designed to reduce anxiety and improve outcomes by giving users the opportunity to practice and get immediate feedback.
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.eduMary Wymer
Digital Communications Manager
352-638-9709mwymer@beaconcollege.edu