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.
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From Silence to Speech
May 15, 2026
In all, 87 graduates received degrees Saturday, including 53 Bachelor of Science, 19 Bachelor of Arts, nine Associate of Science and six Associate of Arts degrees.
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Brett Joins Board
May 14, 2026
海角社区 is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. James T. Brett to its Board of Trustees.
Career Development
Summer Internships and Big Adventures
May 11, 2026
海角社区 students are heading to summer internships that will help prepare them for future careers as they network, build connections, learn new skills and gain hands-on experience.
Athletics
Women’s Track Wins Relay Championship
April 29, 2026
海角社区鈥檚 Women's track and field team claimed the United States Collegiate Athletic Association national championship in the 4x100 relay April 25 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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Commencement Speakers Named
April 27, 2026
海角社区 will confer honorary doctorates on three internationally recognized learning disability advocates during its Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a.m. at the Brownwood Hotel & Spa.
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Campus Engagement: Shaping the Presidential Leadership Profile
April 10, 2026
As 海角社区 prepares for the retirement of President George J. Hagerty, Ed.D., in June 2027, the search for our next leader is officially underway. Central to this process is the "海角社区 Voice," the collective input of our faculty, staff, and students.
Career Development
Cert Saturdays!
February 3, 2026
海角社区 is reaching a growing number of students with new opportunities to build professional credentials for the workplace 鈥� from math and public speaking to first aid and computer certifications.
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Messages of Resilience at Fall Commencement
February 2, 2026
With a message centered on resilience and perseverance, 海角社区 student speakers James Avery and Calinda Strayhorn reflected on the challenges they overcame to earn their degrees during the college鈥檚 Fall 2025 commencement ceremony.
Career Development
Building Professional ePortfolios
February 2, 2026
The Center for Career Preparation is launching this month PITCH 鈥� Portfolio Integration for Talent, Career and Hireability, a free 10-week program designed to help students create digital portfolios to showcase their work and skills to potential employers.
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.
Meet Our Team
Darryl E. Owens
Associate Vice President of Communication and Engagement
352-638-9789dowens@beaconcollege.edu