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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.

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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.

Alumni News

Fondness for Alma Mater Forever Tattooed on Adams’ Heart

September 5, 2023

Beacon graduate Steven Adams was instrumental in drafting the student body constitution.

Academics

National Numbers Show Attending Beacon is a “Sticky” Experience

September 5, 2023

New data shows that colleges across the country have quickly overcome pandemic-related struggles to retain students — and the numbers are even better at Beacon College.

Career Development

Summer Experiences Bring Beacon Students Closer to Job Readiness

September 5, 2023

Beacon College students don’t seek just internships anymore.

In The Media

“A World of Difference” TV Show Renewed on PBS’s WUCF for Season Four

August 30, 2023

Ready on the set. After a successful maiden season on WUCF TV, the Orlando PBS member station and Beacon College – the first accredited baccalaureate institution in the nation for neurodivergent students – have renewed their partnership to air another season of the college’s award-winning television series, “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity.

Beacon News

Manzo and Morris-Wood Earn Promotions to Vice President

August 3, 2023

Beacon Staff Beacon College promoted Dana Manzo and Alex Morris-Wood in July to vice presidents expanding the College’s programs and services for students with learning differences.

Beacon News

Beacon College Receives $160K Fogg Trust Grant for Fitness Center and Scholarships

August 3, 2023

Beacon Staff Beacon College recently received a $160,000 grant from The Edward C.

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

Digital Communications Manager

352-638-9709mwymer@beaconcollege.edu