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06/23/2026

Forbes Recognizes Beacon College on Accessibility 200 List

Beacon College has earned a second consecutive spot on Forbes’s Accessibility 200 list. Earlier this week, Forbes unveiled its list of 200 leading innovators and impact-makers in accessibility for people with disabilities. The list highlights top global organizations across fields including consumer products, software, education, AI-driven robotics, sports and recreation, travel, the workplace and the arts. Beacon was one of only six higher education institutions included.

Beacon’s inclusion underscores its national leadership in accessibility and reaffirms its pioneering role as the first accredited baccalaureate institution in the United States dedicated to educating neurodivergent students, primarily those with learning disabilities and ADHD. This international recognition places Beacon alongside leaders such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Amazon, Google, Apple, Microsoft and Sony.

"This international recognition reflects Beacon’s devotion to educating students with learning differences combined with unparalleled support services for our students. The honor affirms the hard work of Beacon students and the tireless dedication of our faculty and staff to their success. As we celebrate this achievement, we remain steadfast in providing a transformative educational experience for our students." -Dr. George Hagerty, president"

Beacon College’s holistic model integrates rigorous academics with personalized support designed to foster student success. Key components of its accessibility framework include:

-Beginning in high school, Beacon’s Center for College Readiness offers transition programs, including on-campus summer experiences, virtual learning, and in-person dual enrollment.
-The Triadic Developmental Model — an integrated, student-centered approach connecting each learner with a three-member support team spanning preparation, academic engagement, and campus life — to strengthen persistence, retention, and overall student success.
-Universal accommodations embedded across all academic programs, including
*Step-by-step instructions delivered verbally and in writing with electronic or printed lecture notes
*Assistive technology support
*Testing options in a quiet, monitored room, including access to a reader
*Calculator use, when appropriate
*Ready access to instructors for clarification
-Academic support services that promote engagement, completion and effective use of learning strategies. At the Center for Student Success, students meet weekly with learning specialists who serve as academic and developmental mentors.
-A dedicated team of mental health counselors providing short-term individual and group counseling, skill-building workshops, crisis intervention, and on-campus screenings.
-An on-staff occupational therapist working with students, faculty and learning specialists to enhance accessibility and integrate assistive technology.
-A Sensory and Mindfulness Room offering a quiet space for students to decompress and refocus.

This latest honor continues a trend of growing national recognition for Beacon College and its specialized mission and its standing among accredited colleges and universities. Recent rankings include No. 21 among Regional Colleges in U.S. News & World Report, the No. 1 ranking in the Peterson’s Guide “20 Great Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities,” and No. 1 in Best Value Schools’ “20 Best Value Colleges for Learning Disabilities.”

Beacon College continues to set the standard for inclusive education, demonstrating that with the right support, students who learn differently can thrive in higher education and beyond.

About the Forbes Accessibility 200
The Accessibility 200 was compiled through interviews with more than 700 experts, along with an expert advisory panel. Emphasis was placed on breadth of true impact across the widest landscape. The final selections feature companies and individuals from more than 20 countries.

“Accessibility” is defined as products, software, and services that allow people with disabilities to have access to information, content, public spaces, employment, and life experiences. Examples include:
-Digital Accessibility: Features such as on-device text-to-speech, live captioning, and eye-control of devices like tablets
-Physical Accessibility: Wheelchair ramps, prosthetics, navigable doorways, home features, public transportation, and lighting
-Accessibility to Experiences: Access to employment, travel, healthcare, sports, education, hiking and other pursuits

Beacon College

06/22/2026

Nova Southeastern University Opens Nevada Campus to Address Growing Need for Healthcare Professionals in the Region

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is opening NSU Health, a regional campus in Henderson, Nev., initially to offer its nationally recognized Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) program to address a state and national shortage of anesthesia professionals.

Nova Southeastern University, the first university to offer an AA program in Nevada, will enroll its first cohort of 26 students in the 27-month program in its facilities at 876 Seven Hills Dr., this summer. NSU Health AA program graduates typically obtain a master’s degree in two years, after completing undergraduate studies, then taking graduation work under the direction of a physician anesthesiologist in surgical settings.

Nevada is among the states ranked lowest in the availability of primary care physicians and surgeons, as well as anesthesiologists. Nova Southeastern University, the nation’s largest educator of healthcare professionals, with its main campus in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., intends to soon introduce a respiratory therapy degree program at its Henderson facility. The university plans to add more healthcare programs at that campus in the future.

“NSU Health at Nova Southeastern University brings together education, patient care, and groundbreaking research aimed at resolving some of healthcare’s most pressing challenges,” said NSU Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Chad Perlyn, M.D. “Nevada’s recent authorization of licensure of AAs during a significant shortage of the healthcare workforce in the state further underscores the need for these professionals in the local workforce. Training the next generation of AAs through NSU Health means our graduates can meet this growing need and contribute to a more resilient healthcare system for patients throughout the region.”

Students enrolled in the AA program at the NSU Health Nevada Regional Campus will also benefit from the U.S. Anesthesia Partners (USAP) Center for Anesthesia Education and Leadership at the university, which is a national hub for innovation, education, and leadership in anesthesia care. The Center prepares students for their careers as AAs, certified registered nurse anesthetists CRNAs), and physicians by leveraging NSU Health’s industry-leading program. USAP’s direct support and network of anesthesia clinicians will serve as mentors and proctors during clinical rotations.

“We are excited to have the campus in Henderson be a hub for the USAP Center for Anesthesia Education and Leadership at NSU Health,” said Mo Azam M.D., MBA, head of innovation at USAP. “The Center brings USAP and NSU Health together, making an even bigger impact in addressing the country’s need for more anesthesia clinicians. It brings together a nation-leading anesthesiologist assistant program, a new CRNA program, strong medical school affiliations, a division of clinical research, an innovation center, and a business school track for anesthesia practice management and leadership.”

The NSU Health Nevada Regional Campus will offer students the education and training to be practice-ready upon graduation. The program there will provide students with hands-on clinical experience mirroring work-world scenarios. It will use on-site simulation facilities featuring high-fidelity simulators and fully operational, state-of-the-art operating rooms.

AAs will be trained to monitor patients, develop anesthesia care plans, administer anesthesia, and provide pre- and post-operative care, among other responsibilities. This makes them highly coveted members of surgical care teams and explains why anesthesia providers are in high demand.

“The opening of our regional campus is another significant milestone in our mission to provide a world-class education to students across the country,” said NSU president and chief executive officer Harry K. Moon, M.D. “As the largest educator of healthcare professionals in the nation, we look forward to our role as a partner in advancing higher education, healthcare, and workforce development in Nevada and beyond.”

The NSU Health Nevada Regional Campus is the university’s 11th campus. Our others are in Centennial, Colo.; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and throughout Florida in Fort Lauderdale (Main and Ocean campuses), Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach, and Tampa Bay.

Nova Southeastern University

06/18/2026

Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) President Dr. Debra A. Schwinn has been honored as the Woman of the Year by the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce

Honorees are selected annually based on the recommendation of the Chamber’s executive team, board, and executive committee, who examine individuals and organizations that have made an exceptional impact on business and community development in the area.

“[Dr. Schwinn] guided with strength and compassion, keeping standards of excellence high during COVID, and meets today’s challenges head on, so that this respected institution continues to grow strategically while remaining rooted in its Christian mission,” said Susan Kaplan, who received the award last year, as she presented it to Dr. Schwinn. “Shepherding several major projects over the past few years has elevated not only her organization and its standard of excellence, but changing the paradigm at this institution has also changed the narrative across a broader community.”

The award came as a surprise to the University president, who thought she was attending the Chamber’s June Awards Luncheon at The Colony Palm Beach as a guest.

“Palm Beach Atlantic University is the heart and soul of the Palm Beaches,” Dr. Schwinn remarked upon receiving the award. “We’re proud of our Christian heritage and our active integration of faith into everything that we do, and I’m just deeply honored to be able to shepherd this institution as it grows and has even more impact in our community.”

Additional organizations and professionals were honored at the luncheon.
Business of the Year – Citizens Private Bank
Chairman’s Award – Bill Shepherd, Holland & Knight
Entrepreneur of the Year – Krysta Fuoco, CEO & President, CDRs Pharmacy
Young Professional of the Year – Juliana Burns, Frisbie Group

Palm Beach Atlantic University - PBA

06/17/2026

Florida Tech’s weVENTURE Women’s Business Center Awarded Grant from Truist Foundation

Florida Tech’s weVENTURE Women’s Business Center (WBC) received a grant from Truist Foundation to provide business education and training to entrepreneurs on the Space and Treasure coasts.

The $100,000 grant will help support weVENTURE WBC business coaching and education programs for the next three years.

“We are so grateful for the strong support of Truist Foundation and our shared mission to ignite the economic power of entrepreneurs,” said weVENTURE WBC Executive Director Kathryn Rudloff, D.B.A. “For many individuals, entrepreneurship is their pathway to economic mobility, financial stability and career growth opportunities.”

Each year, weVENTURE WBC helps over 750 unique small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs access the training, mentorship and capital they need to grow their businesses. In program year 2024-2025, weVENTURE WBC clients created 66 new jobs, retained 2,136 jobs, and reported earning over $120 million in gross revenue.

These are significant contributions to the local economy, as small business dollars recirculate through the local economy up to four times more than money spent at national chains.

“At Truist, our purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities, and that comes to life through investments like this,” said Erich Maschhoff, Central Florida market president for Truist. “weVENTURE is creating meaningful pathways for entrepreneurs to grow and succeed by providing access to education, mentorship and resources. We’re proud that Truist Foundation can help expand this impact across the Space and Treasure coasts.”

Florida Institute of Technology

06/16/2026

Saint Leo Softball Brings Home First National Championship

Historic 2026 season delivers record wins, national honors, and the program's first NCAA title

Saint Leo University won the NCAA Division II softball national championship in Chattanooga, Tenn., on June 3, completing a historic season with a two-game sweep of McKendree University in the title series and a 54-3-1 record.

Saint Leo Softball held the No. 1 national ranking and top seed throughout the postseason and completed the championship bracket undefeated, cementing one of the most dominant championship runs in NCAA Division II softball history.

The championship marks the first national title in the 45-year program history and comes in just the Lions' second appearance at the NCAA Division II Softball Championships, following their 2018 run.

It also is Saint Leo University’s second national championship in the past decade, following the men’s golf team’s NCAA Division II title in 2016.

Saint Leo Softball's 2026 season was the most successful campaign in program history, defined by record-breaking performances, conference dominance, and national acclaim.

Highlights include:

The fewest season losses by a national champion in NCAA Division II softball history with three. Only three previous champions had finished with as few as four losses – Augustana (S.D.) in 1991, Merrimack in 1994, and Lock Haven in 2006.

-The most runs scored in a national championship series game (series format since 2016) or any NCAA Division II national championship game from 1982–2015. In Game 1 of the national championship finale, Saint Leo scored 15 runs against McKendree.

-Becoming just the second No. 1 seed since 2016 to win the NCAA Division II softball national championship.

-Most program wins with 44 in the regular season and 54 wins overall.

-A 38-game winning streak, the longest in program history.

-A 29-1 record in Sunshine State Conference play.

-An undefeated home record during the season.

“This team has set a new standard for excellence, on and off the field,” said Dr. Jim Burkee, president of Saint Leo University. “On behalf of the entire Saint Leo community, I congratulate our student-athletes and coaches on an achievement that will be celebrated for years to come.”

Vice President of Athletics, Wellness, and Recreation Marcal Lazenby said the season reflected a program operating at the highest level.

“This has been an incredible season for Saint Leo softball and for our entire athletics community,” Lazenby said. “This championship is a defining moment in Saint Leo history and a legacy that will inspire Lions for generations. One pride, all in!”

At the center of this historic season was head coach Erin Kinberger, a Saint Leo alumna, three-time Coach of the Year, and cancer survivor. Last year at this time, she was completing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, but she never missed a single practice.

“The one thing I wanted was for them to know that I was willing to do whatever it took to beat the cancer,” Kinberger said in an interview earlier in the season.

The team embraced her resilience, carrying that spirit from the season opener through the final championship game.

“They are focused on each other,” she said. “That’s what loyalty and grit will get you, a fight to the end.”

The Lions end the 2026 season as NCAA Division II national champions, securing their place in program and university history.

Saint Leo University

06/16/2026

SEU Receives GiveWell Community Foundation Grant to Support Early Childhood Center

Southeastern University (SEU) has received a $20,000 grant from the George W. Jenkins Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation to support the Robert & Sandra Graper Early Childhood Center, set to open in the spring of 2027.

The grant will help launch the center’s classical education program through the purchase of curriculum materials, educational resources, and classroom furnishings. By equipping classrooms with high-quality educational materials, these funds will create engaging learning environments that support children’s academic, social, and developmental growth.

“We are deeply grateful to the GiveWell Community Foundation for this generous grant. These funds will directly support the development of our classical education program by providing essential curriculum resources and classroom materials that enrich the learning experience for our students,” said Sarah Rodgers, director of the center. “This investment helps us create a strong educational foundation for young children and expands opportunities for meaningful engagement and discovery in the classroom.”

The Robert & Sandra Graper Early Childhood Center will serve children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old by providing a creative, nurturing, and Christ-centered learning environment. Designed to serve families throughout Central Florida, the center will offer high-quality early childhood education grounded in faith, academic excellence, and whole-child development during children’s most formative years.

The center comes at a critical time for the region, serving a community of more than 40,000 children under the age of five. Through purpose-built classrooms, engaging outdoor learning spaces, and a classical, play-based educational model, children will be encouraged to explore; discover; and grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. The center’s research-backed approach balances structure and curiosity, creating meaningful learning experiences that foster both confidence and character.

It will also serve as a model center connected to SEU’s College of Education, providing education students with valuable hands-on teaching experience.

Southeastern University

06/11/2026

NSU’s Military to Medicine Program Featured on WJXT4 Jacksonville

Journalists from WJXT4 visited NSU’s Jacksonville campus to learn more about the innovative Military to Medicine pathway, which connects veterans and service members to healthcare educations and careers.

Their article features the inspiring story of twins Jean and Karen Kirsten, who enlisted in the Army together, faced breast cancer together, and are now starting the Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant program at NSU Jacksonville together.

Read the story here: https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/05/25/from-army-boots-to-operating-rooms-twin-veterans-begin-new-mission-in-medicine-at-nsu/J

Nova Southeastern University

06/09/2026

Spartan Baseball Wins National Championship Again

The Tampa Spartans are once again NCAA Division II baseball national champions.

With an 8-4 win in a decisive Game 3 over West Chester University at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina, on Saturday afternoon, the Spartans became the first baseball team to win a third consecutive Div. II national title. It is the 11th overall national title in program history.

Pitcher Luke Fiker was named most outstanding player of the tournament after collecting the wins in Games 1 and 3 and contributing at the plate over the course of the championship run.

The Spartans ended the season with a 51-9 record.

The University of Tampa

06/04/2026

Saint Leo Softball Brings Home First National Championship

Historic 2026 season delivers record wins, national honors, and the program's first NCAA title

Saint Leo University won the NCAA Division II softball national championship on June 3rd, completing a historic season with a two-game sweep of McKendree University in the title series and a 54-3-1 record. Today, the university community welcomes Saint Leo Softball home.

Saint Leo Softball held the No. 1 national ranking and top seed throughout the postseason and completed the championship bracket undefeated, cementing one of the most dominant championship runs in NCAA Division II softball history.

The championship marks the first national title in the 45-year program history and comes in just the Lions' second appearance at the NCAA Division II Softball Championships, following their 2018 run.

It also is Saint Leo University’s second national championship in the past decade, following the men’s golf team’s NCAA Division II title in 2016.

Saint Leo Softball's 2026 season was the most successful campaign in program history, defined by record-breaking performances, conference dominance, and national acclaim.

Highlights include:
• The fewest season losses by a national champion in NCAA Division II softball history with three. Only three previous champions had finished with as few as four losses – Augustana (S.D.) in 1991, Merrimack in 1994, and Lock Haven in 2006.
• The most runs scored in a national championship series game (series format since 2016) or any NCAA Division II national championship game from 1982–2015. In Game 1 of the national championship finale, Saint Leo scored 15 runs against McKendree.
• Becoming just the second No. 1 seed since 2016 to win the NCAA Division II softball national championship.
• Most program wins with 44 in the regular season and 54 wins overall.
• A 38-game winning streak, the longest in program history.
• A 29-1 record in Sunshine State Conference play.
• An undefeated home record during the season.

“This team has set a new standard for excellence, on and off the field,” said Dr. Jim Burkee, president of Saint Leo University. “On behalf of the entire Saint Leo community, I congratulate our student-athletes and coaches on an achievement that will be celebrated for years to come.”

Vice President of Athletics, Wellness, and Recreation Marcal Lazenby said the season reflected a program operating at the highest level.

“This has been an incredible season for Saint Leo softball and for our entire athletics community,” Lazenby said. “This championship is a defining moment in Saint Leo history and a legacy that will inspire Lions for generations. One pride, all in!”

At the center of this historic season was head coach Erin Kinberger, a Saint Leo alumna, three-time Coach of the Year, and cancer survivor. Last year at this time, she was completing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, but she never missed a single practice.

“The one thing I wanted was for them to know that I was willing to do whatever it took to beat the cancer,” Kinberger said in an interview earlier in the season.

The team embraced her resilience, carrying that spirit from the season opener through the final championship game.

“They are focused on each other,” she said. “That’s what loyalty and grit will get you, a fight to the end.”

The Lions end the 2026 season as NCAA Division II national champions, securing their place in program and university history.

Saint Leo University

06/03/2026

Flagler College Men's Tennis wins the National Title 😎

The Flagler College men's tennis team won the program's third national title, but the first NCAA one, with a hard-fought 4-3 victory over previously undefeated Barry University Sunday afternoon at the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex.

Flagler won NAIA titles in 1977 and 1986. The Saints were the national runners-up in 2024 in their first NCAA D2 national title match.

"It's an unbelievable feeling," said head coach Jonas Piibor. "All of the credit goes to the team as they deserve to be awarded for the hard work they put in every day. As a coaching staff, we have challenged them about being willing to put in more work and endure more pain in order to achieve this."

Flagler, ranked No. 4 (ITA Division II Top 50) in the nation and the No. 6 seed at the tournament, finished the season with a 24-4 record while Barry, ranked No. 2 in the nation and the No. 1-seed at the tournament, fell to 25-1. The Saints also snapped a 23-match losing streak to the Buccaneers. The last win in the series for Flagler was on Feb. 19, 1994. Flagler defeated the nation's No. 1 and No. 2 ranked teams in the country on back-to-back days. The Saints knocked off No. 1 University of West Florida in yesterday's semifinal.

The match came down to No. 4 singles and No. 73-ranked Aly El Rafie came through in the end winning 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (7-3). El Rafie had opened up a 4-1 lead in the third set until only to have Thomas Machado rally to tie the score at 4-all. Each player traded wins to force the tiebreaker. El Rafie posted the first three points, then took a 4-2 lead, and Machado had a double-fault to widen the gap to 5-2. El Rafie took the last two-of-three points to secure the match.

Flagler opened the day by taking two of the doubles matches. The No. 30-ranked doubles team of Ilian Borlee and Simon Malis won the first match 6-3 while Aniss Rafiq and Oliver Hradilek clinched the double point with a 6-4 triumph.

The Saints grabbed a 2-0 lead after Rafiq, the No. 35-ranked singles player, swept No. 2-ranked Yan Kodjoed 6-2 and 6-1. The Buccaneers won the next three singles matches to take a 3-2 advantage.

No. 17 Simon Malis triumphed over No. 16 Riccardo Trione 6-7(2-7), 6-1, and 6-3 to knot the match at 3-all.
"We are very fortunate to work with so many great people here at Flagler College," added Piibor. "It is very special to share this title with everyone as so many of you played a part in making this possible."

Flagler College

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