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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.

Travel Abroad

海角社区 Students Explore Environmental Conservation During Costa Rica Trek

March 3, 2023

From exploring the rainforest to learning about wildlife rehabilitation, the group of 15 anthrozoology students gained a firsthand understanding of the critical importance of tropical ecosystems and the conservation efforts underway to protect them in Costa Rica.

Career Development

海角社区 Builds Tomorrow鈥檚 Workforce Today with Focus on Matching Majors

March 2, 2023

By Richard Burnett Amid an economy still rattled by recession worries and pandemic angst, U.

Arts

Imaginations Go Pop in Full Color at ‘Pop Goes the Easel’ Exhibition

February 8, 2023

By Gabrielle Russon Michael Knapp wants his art to say something.

Academics

Technology Professor Fleming Stands the Test of Time and Teaching

February 8, 2023

By Gabrielle Russon When Hurricane Frances peeled off the roof of 海角社区’s education building, there was the professor himself, Dr.

Academics

Tailored Approach to Individual Students is at Root of STEM Success

February 8, 2023

By Richard Burnett Long after first walking into his math class at 海角社区, the student showed no sign of progress.

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Holistic Approach to Students Enriches 海角社区 Student Experience

February 8, 2023

Many colleges intentionally are rethinking and reshaping what has broadly become known as the student experience.

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海角社区 Learning Specialists Play Big Role Helping Students Connect

January 10, 2023

The Center for Student Success is the home base for 海角社区 learning specialists.

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海角社区 May Grow Role on Global Stage with Potential UAE Partnership

January 10, 2023

President George Hagerty and Dr. Oksana Hagerty attend the third Learning Difficulties Conference in Sharjah.

Alumni News

海角社区 Alum and Professor Share Tragedy and Triumph in New Musical

January 10, 2023

By Richard Burnett A decade ago, Remy Partlow鈥檚 family in Alaska was in crisis.

Career Development

Career Center Aims to Reach and Equip Earlier Marketable Prospects

December 7, 2022

Boosted by a new and improved headquarters, 海角社区鈥檚 Juan & Lisa Jones Center for Career Preparation has launched a wide-ranging outreach program this school year, powered by a growing career advisory team housed in its expanded, tech-enhanced facilities.

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.

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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