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Seder Celebrated at Beacon College

April 11, 2015

Celebrating Seder has become an annual tradition at Beacon College, courtesy of the Resnick family.

Student News

Select Our Mascot: Voting Now Open

April 10, 2015

Beacon College is ready for a mascot! The entire College community was invited to submit a design, along with an explanation for why the mascot would best represent Beacon College.

Beacon News

A New Group of Beacon Leaders is Being Formed

April 8, 2015

As the 2014-2015 academic year winds down, plans are already underway for next year.

Arts

Artwork of Lake County Students in Beacon College Arts Festival Gallery Exhibition

April 4, 2015

Beacon College art professors have invited area high schools to participate in the College’s first Arts Festival.

Student News

Spring Ball at Beacon College

April 3, 2015

The Beacon College Spring Ball took place on Friday, March 27th at 7:00pm.

Alumni News

Beacon Grads Find Fulfillment as AmeriCorps Volunteers

March 20, 2015

As the Class of 2015 prepares to graduate, soon-to-be alums consider where their predecessors have found success beyond Beacon.

Alumni News

Beacon Students Get Ready to Experience Campus Arts Festival

March 20, 2015

March 18, 2015 For the first time ever, Beacon College is holding an Arts Festival that is open to the public.

ADHD

Fit for Success

March 15, 2015

According to Dr. George J.

Student News

Beacon Club Spotlight: Soccer Club

March 12, 2015

Soccer Club began last year and quickly became popular with both staff and students at Beacon College.

Beacon News

Grand Opening of the Navigator Cafe

March 10, 2015

Beacon College has recently become the concessionaire for the Leesburg Public Library, taking over the popular Z-Cafe and renaming it the Navigator Cafe and providing a new eating venue for Beacon students.

Beacon News

Grand Opening of the Navigator Cafe

March 10, 2015

Beacon College has recently become the concessionaire for the Leesburg Public Library, taking over the popular Z-Cafe and renaming it the Navigator Cafe and providing a new eating venue for Beacon students.

Beacon News

Grand Opening of the Navigator Cafe Tomorrow

March 9, 2015

Beacon College has recently become the concessionaire for the Leesburg Public Library, taking over the popular Z-Café and renaming it the Navigator Café and providing a new eating venue for Beacon students.

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