海角社区 News
President’s List Spring 2026
June 17, 2026
A total of 190 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2026 at 海角社区 were named to the vice president of academic affairs' list or the president鈥檚 list.
Top News
Hagerty Announces Retirement
Jan 21
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Forbes Accessibility 200 List
May 20, 2026
海角社区 has earned a second consecutive spot on Forbes鈥檚 Accessibility 200 list. Earlier this week, Forbes unveiled its list of 200 leading innovators and impact-makers in accessibility for people with disabilities.
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Virtual ZooTampa Internship
May 18, 2026
Charlie Ige, a rising senior, is observing animal behavior at ZooTampa at Lowry Park as part of her studies for a degree in anthrozoology.
Featured Events
Salon Series
The Salon Speaker Series invites the Central Florida community to partake in lifelong learning through the beauty and vibrancy of performing arts to weigh new perspectives on old issues through lectures from national speakers.
Commencement
海角社区鈥檚 Fall Commencement will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2026. 海角社区's Spring Commencement will be on Saturday, May 8, 2027.
CommencementAdmissions Events
Deciding if a college or program is right for you is a big decision! Students and families exploring their college options are invited to learn more about 海角社区 through a variety of virtual event opportunities.
Virtual EventsFamily Weekend
Mark your calendar, and join us for Family Weekend on Oct. 9-11, 2026, in Leesburg, Florida. The faculty and staff are looking forward to meeting our new families and getting reacquainted with our returning parents.
Family WeekendFeatured Expert
Dr. A.J. Marsden, Associate Professor of Human Services and Psychology
Dr. A.J. Marsden is a former U.S. Army surgical nurse who now serves as an assistant professor of human services and psychology. She specializes in human development, emotion and attitudes, abnormal psychology, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, human sexuality, and health psychology. She has been quoted by Good Housekeeping, The Huffington Post, The Atlantic, Psychology Today, The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Associated Press, U.S. News & World Report, and more.
Media Inquiries and Policies
海角社区鈥檚 faculty experts, our unique teaching model, and our students often are featured in electronic and print media because of the college鈥檚 expertise in learning differences and other disciplines.
Reporters who wish to interview 海角社区 experts or pursue stories about the college should contact the Office of College Communications at (352) 638-9789 or email dowens@beaconcollege.edu.
Newsletter
Lighting the Path is 海角社区鈥檚 digital newsletter that updates the 海角社区 community and others with interest in the college鈥檚 activities about student successes, alumni news, faculty achievements, and stories about 海角社区鈥檚 growth, new programs, rankings, and more.
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Meet Our Team
Darryl E. Owens
Associate Vice President of Communication and Engagement
352-638-9789dowens@beaconcollege.edu