Pomp, circumstance ... and Grandin
Members of the Beacon College Class of 2023 saw their journeys come to a successful end at the College’s 33rd Commencement exercises while receiving a passionate call to arms from celebrated scientist, autism advocate, and Commencement speaker Dr. Temple Grandin. READ MORE
Telly visions
“A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity,” the Beacon College-produced series that celebrates and supports neurodiverse families, brought home more hardware in the global television and video contest The Telly Awards. READ MORE
 
She is woman
Beacon College trustee Jennifer Knopf, Esq. recently was among 23 Central Florida leaders saluted as 2023 Women of the Year honorees by Orlando Magazine for their prowess as leaders and their commitment to building stronger communities. READ MORE
Taking care of business
In helping expose students to industries and skills aligned with their majors, the revamped Beacon College Career Immersion Program allowed 23 Beacon College students to learn career skills and explore the work world through on-the-job short-term internships with local Central Florida employers. READ MORE
Money money
Beacon College has appointed Dr. Fred Gore as its new chief financial officer. READ MORE
 
Spirit of Excellence
Mike Melita, supervisor of grounds for Sodexo at Beacon College, recently was recognized for his passionate commitment and excellence on the job with a prestigious Spirit of Sodexo Award. READ MORE
Soldiering on
After years of hard work to see if he even belonged in school, German Escobar ‘19 arrived in his first year at Beacon College, wary about attending a custom-made place for students with learning difficulties. Now at age 25, he serves as an intelligence analyst for the U.S. Army, putting his humanities degree to good use in working for the nation’s defense. READ MORE
 
Alumni Updates
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"A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity"
May’s episode of “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity” explores the connection between mental health issues and neurodivergence. Viewers meet Jordan Greene, a freshman college student with attention issues, who is acing the test when it comes to confronting mental health challenges. Experts offer strategies to identify red flags and respond positively to help children before or after mental health issues take root. And we introduce our latest “Difference Maker,” Dr. John Rhodes, a prominent cardiologist whose chance of ever wearing the white coat was flatlining until he received his own neurodivergent diagnosis. Click on the image to watch.
Seven years: Still educational, edifying, and entertaining! Add some (Salon) Pop! to your calendar with ... A noted dance troupe. A falconer. A jazz band. History of Lincoln. Haunted places. And more...
         
We're pretty excited and we hope you're also stoked about the AWESOME line-up for the 2023-24 Beacon Salon Speaker Series. We kick off the season on Aug. 28 with a BANG, but it's never too early to scope out the line-up, register, and mark your calendars. We hope you will join us. As usual, admission is free. And we serve free boxed meals. Pop! over to the website and register TODAY! (Don't forget to tell your friends!)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”
 
― Søren Kierkegaard