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Beacon College Honors 25 Year History by Recognizing Founders

October 14, 2014

On Sunday, October 12th, at the conclusion of Parents Weekend 2014, Beacon College students and their families; staff and faculty; alumni; and also friends and supporters of the College; gathered at Lake Receptions in Mount Dora, Florida to honor and recognize the initial founders and early visionaries responsible for developing the Beacon we have today.

Career Development

Beacon Student Accepted for Internship in Disney's College Program

October 10, 2014

It is with great pride that we announce that senior Andrew Field is the first Beacon student to be accepted into the Disney College Program!

Career Development

Beacon Student Accepted for Internship in Disney's College Program

October 10, 2014

It is with great pride that we announce that senior Andrew Field is the first Beacon student to be accepted into the Disney College Program!

Beacon News

Beacon College to Celebrate First Founders Day

October 7, 2014

Beacon College is celebrating 25 years of academic excellence in the arena of higher education for students with learning disabilities and ADHD.

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Beacon College to Celebrate First Founders Day

October 7, 2014

Beacon College is celebrating 25 years of academic excellence in the arena of higher education for students with learning disabilities and ADHD.

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Beacon and Landmark Leaders Discuss Distinctive College Mission

September 25, 2014

On Wednesday, September 24th, the leaders of the only two colleges in the nation to exclusively serve students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other associated learning differences- Beacon College and Landmark College- came together for a historical meeting to discuss possible collaborative efforts in the future.

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Artist Dustin Boise Exhibition Opens at Beacon

August 28, 2014

Beacon College is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition by artist Dustin Boise, which will be on display through November 21st in the Kristin Michelle Mason Art Gallery.

Arts

Artist Dustin Boise Exhibition Opens at Beacon

August 28, 2014

Beacon College is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition by artist Dustin Boise, which will be on display through November 21st in the Kristin Michelle Mason Art Gallery.

Admissions

Presentations from ADDA Conference

July 28, 2014

Beacon College was pleased to participate in ADDA’s 25th Anniversary International Adult AD/HD Conference, offering several sessions at their ADHD Goes to College Preconference.

Admissions

Presentations from ADDA Conference

July 28, 2014

Beacon College was pleased to participate in ADDA’s 25th Anniversary International Adult AD/HD Conference, offering several sessions at their ADHD Goes to College Preconference.

ADHD

Meet the ADDA Preconference Student Panelists

July 23, 2014

Beacon College is proud to be offering several pre-conference sessions at ADDA’s 15th International Adult AD/HD Conference.

Admissions

Generous Donation from Villages Residents Benefits Beacon

July 9, 2014

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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