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Nation's first accredited higher-ed institution to award bachelor's and associate degrees exclusively to neurodivergent students. This is Beacon's official page.

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Fogg Hall with Beacon College logo above archway and a beautiful blue sky with puffy white clouds. The Forbes Accessibility 100 logo is in the top right corner with a large gold arrow pointing toward it from the bottom right.

Fogg Hall with Beacon College logo above archway and a beautiful blue sky with puffy white clouds. The Forbes Accessibility 100 logo is in the top right corner with a large gold arrow pointing toward it from the bottom right.

We're thrilled to be included in the @forbes.com first-ever #ForbesAccessibility100 list that honors Beacon as one of the biggest innovators and impact-makers in Accessibility!

Beacon was one of five higher education institutions included in the list.

17.06.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œCarl the Collector” special episode on A World of Difference on June 7 at 6 p.m. EST on WUCF-TV or stream on PBS app. A light blue background with a graphic of β€œCarl the Collector” animated characters including Carl the raccoon and his animal friends Sheldon, Lotta, Nico, Forrest and Arugula. A World of Difference logo; WUCF logo, PBS Kids logo.

β€œCarl the Collector” special episode on A World of Difference on June 7 at 6 p.m. EST on WUCF-TV or stream on PBS app. A light blue background with a graphic of β€œCarl the Collector” animated characters including Carl the raccoon and his animal friends Sheldon, Lotta, Nico, Forrest and Arugula. A World of Difference logo; WUCF logo, PBS Kids logo.

On this special episode of β€œA World of Difference,” we explore the groundbreaking animated series β€œCarl the Collector” that is shining a light on neurodiversity. Watch on WUCF-TV in Central Florida and nationwide on the free PBS app.

28.05.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to our graduates at today's commencement! We're proud to celebrate with you for your dedication and hard work through your academic journey. Beacon was also privileged to recognize Jason Eichenholz, Ph.D., and Roy Haley with honorary doctorates.

#LearningDifferences #Commencement

10.05.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Students are finishing the semester strong with 83 projects featured at the Research Fair today. Great work!
#LearningDifferences #ThisIsBeacon

07.05.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A group of students in the equestrian club in front of a large horse barn.

A group of students in the equestrian club in front of a large horse barn.

Beacon's Equestrian Club recently visited Rocking Horse Stables in Altoona, and the group volunteered at a United States Eventing Association sanctioned trial. Upon arriving, 10 students attended training to become jump judges during the cross-country phase of the event.

01.05.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jaylen Williams wearing a blue Beacon track uniform holding a gold medal standing next to Tony Wrice.
Jaylen Williams
USCAA National Champion
Women's Long Jump
Women's 100M

Blue and Gold background with Congratulations! Jaylen Williams wearing a blue Beacon track uniform holding a gold medal standing next to Tony Wrice. Jaylen Williams USCAA National Champion Women's Long Jump Women's 100M

Congratulations to Jaylen Williams! She won a pair of events for Beacon College at the USCAA Track National Championships capturing the 100 meters in 12.56 and winning the long jump with a leap of 5.06 meters. She was also named a 1st team All American! Go Blazers!
#LearningDifferences #ThisIsBeacon

30.04.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Navigating Career Paths for the Neurodivergent on A World of Difference on May 3 at 6 p.m. EST on WUCF-TV or stream on PBS app. A light gray background with a graphic of a female outline holding a magnifying glass over a computer screen that features a resume and a male outline pointing at it. A World of Difference logo; WUCF logo. AWODtv.org.

Navigating Career Paths for the Neurodivergent on A World of Difference on May 3 at 6 p.m. EST on WUCF-TV or stream on PBS app. A light gray background with a graphic of a female outline holding a magnifying glass over a computer screen that features a resume and a male outline pointing at it. A World of Difference logo; WUCF logo. AWODtv.org.

On the next episode of β€œA World of Difference,” we explore how companies can empower neurodivergent employees to thrive. Watch on WUCF-TV in Central Florida and nationwide on the free PBS app.

24.04.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beacon College will confer honorary doctorates on Jason Eichenholz, Ph.D., and Roy Haley. Both will serve as the speakers at our graduation ceremony on May 10. Learn more at beaconcollege.edu/commencement
Exciting days as our students count down their last few days at Beacon!
#LearningDifferences

16.04.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ready to connect with inclusive employers? Register today for the National Organization on Disability Virtual Career Fair on Thursday, April 17, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The NOD Virtual Career Fair is open to Beacon graduates and current students!

tinyurl.com/ycmakksw

#virtualcareerfair

08.04.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re excited to expand our Beacon Promise Capital Campaign! With 89% of our goal attained, we need your help in setting young people with learning differences on a course to pursue worthy work and an abundant life. Join us today at www.beaconpromise.com.
#BeaconPromise

01.04.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 Alumni Weekend Explore this photo album by Beacon College on Flickr!

Fun times at Alumni Weekend 2025. Check out the photos at flic.kr/s/aHBqjC6dat
Mark your calendars for next year's Alumni Weekend on Feb. 13-14, 2026!
#ThisIsBeacon

21.03.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Grid in four quarters with large lime green circle outlines in top left and bottom right corners. Top left: Dads on Duty. Top right: an Asian American man kneeling next to his son on a bike. The son is wearing a bike helmet. Bottom right: Watch March 22 at 6 p.m. EST on WUCF-TV or the PBS app. WUCF-TV PBS logo. Bottom left: A World of Difference lightbulb logo.

Grid in four quarters with large lime green circle outlines in top left and bottom right corners. Top left: Dads on Duty. Top right: an Asian American man kneeling next to his son on a bike. The son is wearing a bike helmet. Bottom right: Watch March 22 at 6 p.m. EST on WUCF-TV or the PBS app. WUCF-TV PBS logo. Bottom left: A World of Difference lightbulb logo.

On the next episode of β€œA World of Difference,” we meet a California dad whose son's autism diagnosis led him on a journey of self-discovery, transforming him into a devoted advocate. Watch on Saturday, March 22, at 6 p.m. EST on WUCF-TV and nationwide on the free PBS app.

17.03.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Pat Burke headshot on a black background with a flaming basketball at the bottom. Beacon College logo in white.

Pat Burke headshot on a black background with a flaming basketball at the bottom. Beacon College logo in white.

Beacon College is thrilled to announce the appointment of Pat Burke, a distinguished former NBA player and community leader, as our new men’s head basketball coach and director of athletics, fitness, and recreation.

04.03.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Male and female students wearing headphones are working on a row of Apple computers with musical keyboards attached.

Male and female students wearing headphones are working on a row of Apple computers with musical keyboards attached.

Students in the digital music studio class are working on creating music and sound effects. Students have an opportunity to record with microphones and use a recording application to capture vocal and mechanical sound effects for media assets.
#ThisIsBeacon #LearningDifferences

03.03.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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HISTORY MADE! In her debut season, Coach Mfon Udoka led the Beacon College Lady Blazers to their first-ever New South Athletic Conference Championship! πŸ†πŸ€
The Lady Blazers secured the 2025 NSAC title with a thrilling 78-72 victory over Atlantis University.

19.02.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrating significant achievements during Black History Month, we recognize "A World of Difference" Difference Maker Giselle Mota. She channeled her dyslexia diagnosis to unlock and change her career path.
Learn about her journey at awodtv.org/segment/diff...
#ThisIsBeacon #BlackHistoryMonth

07.02.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day on a dark blue background with gold starburst in upper right corner. 
Three images in the middle featuring on left a young lady with long dark hair in a white striped uniform about to shoot a basketball; in the middle is a white female in a dark navy cross country uniform running on grass; on the right is an African American female wearing a white striped uniform holding a basketball in a game.

Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day on a dark blue background with gold starburst in upper right corner. Three images in the middle featuring on left a young lady with long dark hair in a white striped uniform about to shoot a basketball; in the middle is a white female in a dark navy cross country uniform running on grass; on the right is an African American female wearing a white striped uniform holding a basketball in a game.

Today, we're celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Kudos to our lady student athletes participating in all of our Beacon athletic programs!
#studentathlete #ThisIsBeacon #learningdifferences

05.02.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Group of 20 students on a bus waving hands and thumbs up. 
Small Japanese flag in top left corner. Bottom has transparent view of a snow covered mounting and cherry blossom in foreground. 
Beacon in Tokyo logo in bottom left.

Group of 20 students on a bus waving hands and thumbs up. Small Japanese flag in top left corner. Bottom has transparent view of a snow covered mounting and cherry blossom in foreground. Beacon in Tokyo logo in bottom left.

And they're off! Our Beacon in Tokyo group heads to the airport this morning.
#StudyAboad #ThisIsBeacon #learningdifferences

05.02.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beacon College Alumni Weekend 2025

Reminisce about your college years, reconnect with fellow classmates, and celebrate the growth of this incredible college. Register today for Alumni Weekend!
bit.ly/Alumni2025

15.01.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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