Alumni News
Anthrozoology Grad Works as Naturalist
August 13, 2025
Teaching and learning are big deals for Brin Carson. They’re also key to her job as a naturalist at Wormsloe.
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Hagerty Announces Retirement
Jan 21
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Summer For Success
Summer for Success 2025
August 12, 2025
Self-confidence is just one of the benefits that neurodivergent students gain by attending Summer for Success, the college’s pioneering summer college immersion experience for high school students with learning and attention issues.
Athletics
Carter Selected for International Tournament
July 17, 2025
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.
Beacon News
Forbes Accessibility 100
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.
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College Receives Fogg Trust Grant
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.
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McCabe Joins Board
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.
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Benefactors Name Buildings
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.
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Grads Reach Milestone Achievement
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.
Arts
Studio Arts Braces for AI Revolution
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.
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Age of AI in Education
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.
Career Development
Upskilling with Internships
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.
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In Memoriam: Dr. Nicki Nance
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.
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