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National Numbers Show Attending 海角社区 is a 鈥淪ticky鈥 Experience

September 5, 2023

New data shows that colleges across the country have quickly overcome pandemic-related struggles to retain students 鈥 and the numbers are even better at 海角社区.

Career Development

Summer Experiences Bring 海角社区 Students Closer to Job Readiness

September 5, 2023

海角社区 students don鈥檛 seek just internships anymore.

In The Media

鈥淎 World of Difference鈥 TV Show Renewed on PBS’s WUCF for Season Four

August 30, 2023

Ready on the set. After a successful maiden season on WUCF TV, the Orlando PBS member station and 海角社区 鈥 the first accredited baccalaureate institution in the nation for neurodivergent students 鈥 have renewed their partnership to air another season of the college鈥檚 award-winning television series, 鈥淎 World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity.

海角社区 News

Manzo and Morris-Wood Earn Promotions to Vice President

August 3, 2023

海角社区 Staff 海角社区 promoted Dana Manzo and Alex Morris-Wood in July to vice presidents expanding the College鈥檚 programs and services for students with learning differences.

海角社区 News

海角社区 Receives $160K Fogg Trust Grant for Fitness Center and Scholarships

August 3, 2023

海角社区 Staff 海角社区 recently received a $160,000 grant from The Edward C.

Summer For Success

Students Find Success and Themselves During Summer for Success Program

August 3, 2023

By Marco Santana As he reflects on the time spent this summer with prospective 海角社区 students, shivers run down mathematics instructor Angel Maldonado鈥檚 spine.

Athletics

For Raines, Winning Basketball Means Taking it to the Hol(istic)

August 3, 2023

By Richard Burnett Brandon Raines has worn many hats in his career in sports and education 鈥 from teacher, tutor, mentor, and recruiter to athletic director and coach.

Career Development

Bradley Hopes to Turn Graduate-to-Career Pipeline on Full Blast

August 3, 2023

By Marco Santana Melissa Bradley has a mantra that she has helped spread across 海角社区鈥檚 Juan & Lisa Jones Center for Career Preparation.

Alumni News

With book, Alumna Shows How to be 鈥淯nstoppable鈥 When Facing Trials

August 3, 2023

By Richard Burnett From a life often marked by angst and pain, first-time author Adrienne Hughes Paul has set her sights on creating a world of encouragement and triumph.

Academics

Student Artists Featured in Mason Art Gallery Color Pencil Painters Guild Exhibit

July 5, 2023

By Mary Wymer The Kristin Michelle Mason Art Gallery at 海角社区 is hosting a summer exhibition uniting the creative talents of the Color Pencil Painters Guild (CPPG) and promising 海角社区 student artists.

Admissions

Transition Programs Help Defy Trend of Unpreparedness Plaguing Freshmen

June 29, 2023

By Marco Santana When Charles Dion was in high school, he and his family had a tough time finding a school that supported his autism-related struggles.

海角社区 News

EdTech Vet Hough Reboots at 海角社区 as Chief Information Officer

June 29, 2023

By Marco Santana When Brad Hough was studying to be an English teacher in Washington state, he ran into someone in a computer lab who was building interactive multimedia.

In The Media

Learning Differently

Featured in Florida Trend Magazine.
At 海角社区 in Leesburg, students navigate learning differences and disabilities to earn a college degree and prepare for a career.

How to Navigate College Admissions With a Learning Disability

Featured in U.S. News & World Report.
The college admissions process can be overwhelming for any student, but it can be especially challenging for those with learning disabilities.

College, with Learning Differences

Featured in Campus News. Despite excelling academically in聽school, Benjamin Strauss faced challenges due to his learning difference. His transition to 海角社区 has empowered him to pursue聽 business management.

Best Regional Colleges South Rankings

Featured in U.S. News & World Report. These colleges focus on undergraduate education but grant fewer than half their degrees in liberal arts disciplines. These rankings are split into four regions: North, South, Midwest and West.

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