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Jan 21

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New Book Outlines Alumna鈥檚 Faith-filled Medical Battle

June 12, 2023

By Gabrielle Russon The age-old advice for writers is to 鈥渨rite what you know.

Career Development

Career Immersion Program鈥檚 Extreme Makeover Creates Better-aligned Internships

June 5, 2023

鈥淭ell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.

海角社区 News

Trustee Knopf Earns Prestigious Magazine Distinction

June 2, 2023

海角社区 trustee Jennifer Knopf, Esq. recently was among 23 Central Florida leaders saluted as 2023 Women of the Year Award by Orlando Magazine for their skill as leaders and commitment to building strong communities.

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Melita Wins Coveted Sodexo Service Award

June 2, 2023

Mike Melita recently was recognized for his commitment and excellence on the job with a prestigious Spirit of Sodexo award.

Alumni News

Alum Escobar Soldiers as an Army of One for Neurodiversity

June 2, 2023

By Richard Burnett After years of hard work to see if he even belonged in school, German Escobar arrived in his first year at 海角社区, wary about attending a custom-made place for students with learning difficulties.

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Gore Appointed as Chief Financial Officer

June 2, 2023

By Mary Wymer To shepherd the College鈥檚 continuing growth, evolution and fiscal health, 海角社区 has appointed Dr.

In The Media

海角社区鈥檚 鈥楢 World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity鈥 Television Show Recognized with Two Prestigious Telly Awards

June 2, 2023

By Mary Wymer For the second consecutive year, 海角社区鈥檚 television show 鈥淎 World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity鈥 was saluted for excellence with multiple prizes in The Telly Awards.

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Every picture tells a story 鈥 and so do 海角社区 graduates

May 11, 2023

By Richard Burnett On graduation day, in which neurodiversity icon Dr.

Admissions

New 海角社区 Residential Program Gives Struggling Students the 鈥淓dge鈥 to Succeed

May 5, 2023

For students with learning and attention issues, it鈥檚 an age-old story: they trot off to mainstream colleges with big dreams (but without the accommodations they need) only to run headlong into bigger problems managing assignments and relating to professors and classmates.

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海角社区 Launches $12 Million Capital Campaign, 鈥淭he 海角社区 Promise鈥

May 1, 2023

海角社区 has launched the $12 million capital campaign, 鈥淭he 海角社区 Promise,鈥 the largest fundraising campaign in the college鈥檚 34-year history.

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Trustee Inducted in University of Central Florida Business Hall of Fame

May 1, 2023

According to a UCF press release, the 鈥淯CF College of Business Hall of Fame recognizes alumni who have demonstrated exceptional professional success in their field.

Academics

海角社区 Student Presents at Regional Psych Convention

April 27, 2023

Laney Leichter recently showed off her researching prowess on a big stage last month when she presented research she conducted as a 海角社区 student at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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