30th Anniversary History Book

4 5 7 CHAPTER 1 Students of Determination The Founding of Beacon College Beacon College’s Creation Was ‘A Leap of Faith’ Beacon’s Formative Years a Group Effort Transition at the Top Majors, Minors Added, Early Campus Expansion HIGHLIGHTS: Beacon College Navigators 5K Reaching Students in Different Ways

Ary Brown (with Samantha Chavez ) tries out a seat in the Florida House of Representatives.

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Beacon Wins Accreditation, Opens Dorms Early and Evolving Study Abroad Offerings More Degrees, Quality Enhancement Plan Adopted A Transition in Institutional Leadership and Governance Beacon Hall Opens George Hagerty Named Beacon’s Third President REFLECTIONS: Dr. Robert “Dr. Bob” Bridgeman Beacon Student Earns Internship at Walt Disney World REFLECTIONS: Terri Ross

Cassandra Bergman delivers her 2019 Class Valedictorian speech.

Anthrozoology Major Announced REFLECTIONS: Cyrus Van Galyon The Future

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