Athletics
Phillips Leads Women’s Basketball
August 7, 2026
Lisa Phillips ready to build 海角社区 women's basketball program.
Top News
Hagerty Announces Retirement
Jan 21
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Alumni News
Samantha鈥檚 Place
June 30, 2026
Samantha鈥檚 Place is a new open-sided, octagonal pavilion named in honor of Samantha Resnick. A tiered metal roof and exposed wooden ceiling define the structure, while shrubs, palm trees, and manicured beds frame the space. Inviting white rockers complete the scene.
海角社区 News
Presidential Search Profile
June 18, 2026
The Presidential Search Profile reflects the valuable input received from faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents, trustees, and other members of the 海角社区 community during the listening and engagement process.
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.
Have alumni news to share? Submit your 海角社区 alumni updates, weddings, births, career changes, etc. for consideration in the next issue of 鈥淟ighting the Path.鈥�
Meet Our Team
Darryl E. Owens
Associate Vice President of Communication and Engagement
352-638-9789dowens@beaconcollege.edu