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Sh (No Longer) Happens: 海角社区 Library Turns Page on Tradition

April 27, 2023

By Richard Burnett Almost a decade ago, the popular cable series 鈥淭he Librarians鈥 materialized onto the small screen with a team of super-smart heroes who used their powers to battle mysterious foes and save the world from dangerous magic.

Athletics

Georgia B-ball Star Signs as 海角社区鈥檚 First Basketball Recruit

April 27, 2023

Ahead of its entrance into the United States Collegiate Athletic Association this fall, the 海角社区 basketball program is soaring to new "heights" with the recent signing of a Georgia high school star, the college鈥檚 first-ever sports recruit.

Admissions

Ex-sailor Finds Smoother Sailing after Nontraditional Journey to 海角社区

April 27, 2023

By Richard Burnett With tenacity in his step, James Avery strides across the 海角社区 campus in Leesburg, Florida, to his math class.

海角社区 News

Integrating Self-Care through Reflexology the Subject of Resiliency Initiative Event

April 4, 2023

As part of the college鈥檚 Resiliency Initiative, 12 海角社区 students learned how to practice self-care through reflexology and hand massages.

海角社区 News

海角社区 to Confer Honorary Degree on Autism Advocate

April 4, 2023

Dr. Temple Grandin to Receive Honor and Serve as Commencement Speaker By Mary Wymer 海角社区 will confer an honorary doctorate on national disability advocate Dr.

Academics

Annual Student Art Exhibit Showcases Creativity of Budding Masters at Work

April 4, 2023

Athletics

海角社区 Sports Tips Off New Era with Membership in National Athletics League

April 3, 2023

海角社区 has taken a significant step forward in the evolution of the school鈥檚 athletics program 鈥 and its desire to attract student-athletes with learning and attention issues to campus 鈥 with its recent admission into a national small-college intercollegiate athletic league.

Alumni News

海角社区 Graduate Pivots into New Path to Help Furry Friends Thrive

March 31, 2023

By Richard Burnett Since her days at 海角社区 as an anthrozoology student, Sarah Pozzi鈥檚 journey has run the gamut, from the coasts of the Florida Keys and plains of the Midwest to the heights of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Academics

ChatGPT Authors New Frontiers 鈥 and Challenges 鈥 in Classrooms

March 31, 2023

By Richard Burnett Earlier this year, Dr. James Fleming was teaching a course in assistive technology when he 鈥渕et鈥 ChatGPT, thanks to an enterprising student.

海角社区 News

Students Discover how to Pencil in Positivity Through Journaling During Resiliency Event

March 7, 2023

When it comes to mental health on college campuses, the proof that students are struggling maybe more than ever is in the research.

Student News

海角社区 Students Pass Out 鈥淢&Ms鈥 at Valentine-inspired Community Event

March 6, 2023

With love in the air thanks to Cupid, several 海角社区 student organizations sought to amplify the positivity by collaborating last month on a 鈥淢usic & Mindfulness鈥 event at the Leesburg Public Library.

Travel Abroad

海角社区 Students Discover Learning Abroad Becomes a Family Affair

March 3, 2023

Italians have a phrase for it: formare una famiglia, or forming a family.

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.

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Darryl E. Owens

Associate Vice President of Communication and Engagement

352-638-9789dowens@beaconcollege.edu