Office of Communications - Beacon College

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Founded in 1989, Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida, stands as a shining beacon of hope and opportunity for students with learning disabilities.
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Intellectual challenge is at the heart of a Beacon education. We take this very seriously, but we are also very practical about it. Our 10 bachelor’s degree programs are intended to prepare our students to find worthy work in today’s global marketplace.  Additionally, we encourage students to explore their diverse interests through one or more of our 17 minors.
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Communicating Beacon's Story
Generating news releases and managing media inquiries about Beacon’s programs and activities, we connect the Beacon community with journalists in electronic and print media. The Office of College Communications oversees social media, creates op-ed columns, produces special features, conducts media training, and delivers online news stories about Beacon’s programs and its community.
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Reporters looking to tell a story about Beacon College will find that we’re happy to assist.
Because of the college’s signature expertise in learning differences and other disciplines, our faculty experts, unique teaching models, and students often are featured in electronic and print media.
Reporters who wish to interview Beacon College experts or pursue stories about the college should contact Darryl Owens at
352-638-9789
or email
dowens@beaconcollege.edu
Contact Information
Darryl E. Owens
Associate Vice President of Communication and Engagement
352-638-9789
dowens@beaconcollege.edu
Mary Wymer
Director of Communications
352-638-9709
mwymer@beaconcollege.edu
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