Celebrating an Era of Extraordinary Leadership

The Beacon College that has been envisioned and that will prosper over the next decade is worthy of its legacy, its extraordinary promise and our singular mission. Dr. George J. Hagerty, 2014

These words were a vow to Beacon’s extraordinary students and their families that the college will nurture an environment where neurodivergent students do not just succeed — they excel. Under Dr. Hagerty’s leadership, Beacon has done just that. In the last decade, Beacon College has enjoyed a historic increase in enrollment and graduation rates. Enrollment has jumped from 187 undergraduate students to over 500. Throughout his tenure, 63% of Beacon College students graduate with a degree in four years and 83.5% secure post-degree employment or pursue advanced study.

This impressive growth under Dr. Hagerty’s leadership has earned Beacon College recognition and honors that set the institution apart from others:

Top 3

Top 100

No. 1

Top 3 ranking in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Regional Colleges in the South”

Earned a prestigious spot on Forbes’s inaugural Accessibility 100 list

No. 1 on Peterson’s “20 Great Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities”

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