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Horner and Williams Receive Honorary Doctorates

Apr 15

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EdTech Vet Hough Reboots at Beacon as Chief Information Officer

June 29, 2023

By Marco Santana When Brad Hough was studying to be an English teacher in Washington state, he ran into someone in a computer lab who was building interactive multimedia.

Alumni News

New Book Outlines Alumna’s Faith-filled Medical Battle

June 12, 2023

By Gabrielle Russon The age-old advice for writers is to “write what you know.

Career Development

Career Immersion Program’s Extreme Makeover Creates Better-aligned Internships

June 5, 2023

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.

Beacon News

Trustee Knopf Earns Prestigious Magazine Distinction

June 2, 2023

Beacon College trustee Jennifer Knopf, Esq. recently was among 23 Central Florida leaders saluted as 2023 Women of the Year Award by Orlando Magazine for their skill as leaders and commitment to building strong communities.

Beacon News

Melita Wins Coveted Sodexo Service Award

June 2, 2023

Mike Melita recently was recognized for his commitment and excellence on the job with a prestigious Spirit of Sodexo award.

Alumni News

Alum Escobar Soldiers as an Army of One for Neurodiversity

June 2, 2023

By Richard Burnett After years of hard work to see if he even belonged in school, German Escobar arrived in his first year at Beacon College, wary about attending a custom-made place for students with learning difficulties.

Beacon News

Gore Appointed as Chief Financial Officer

June 2, 2023

By Mary Wymer To shepherd the College’s continuing growth, evolution and fiscal health, Beacon College has appointed Dr.

In The Media

Beacon College’s ‘A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity’ Television Show Recognized with Two Prestigious Telly Awards

June 2, 2023

By Mary Wymer For the second consecutive year, Beacon College’s television show “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity” was saluted for excellence with multiple prizes in The Telly Awards.

Beacon News

Every picture tells a story – and so do Beacon graduates

May 11, 2023

By Richard Burnett On graduation day, in which neurodiversity icon Dr.

Admissions

New Beacon Residential Program Gives Struggling Students the “Edge” to Succeed

May 5, 2023

For students with learning and attention issues, it’s an age-old story: they trot off to mainstream colleges with big dreams (but without the accommodations they need) only to run headlong into bigger problems managing assignments and relating to professors and classmates.

Beacon News

Beacon College Launches $12 Million Capital Campaign, “The Beacon Promise”

May 1, 2023

Beacon College has launched the $12 million capital campaign, “The Beacon Promise,” the largest fundraising campaign in the college’s 34-year history.

Beacon News

Trustee Inducted in University of Central Florida Business Hall of Fame

May 1, 2023

According to a UCF press release, the “UCF College of Business Hall of Fame recognizes alumni who have demonstrated exceptional professional success in their field.

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