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海角社区 Earns Distinction as Education Innovator on World Stage at United Nations Conference

February 27, 2020

海角社区 shared the limelight in February with a global group of educational innovators and advocates for individuals living with disabilities as the Leesburg, Fla.

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Innovative Navigator PREP Program Orients (Virtually) LD High Schoolers to College Life

February 25, 2020

Alexander Morris-Wood, 海角社区鈥檚 director of transition services and outreach, developed Navigator PREP, the country鈥檚 first virtual transition program for learning-disabled students that specifically works on executive functioning, social skills and emotional management.

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海角社区鈥檚 High School Transition Program Holds Sway at Learning Disabilities Conference

February 20, 2020

Alexander Morris-Wood, director of transition services and outreach at 海角社区 in Leesburg, Fla.

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海角社区 Anthrozoologist Named Chair of Global Conservation Fund

February 6, 2020

The Colorado-based Katie Adamson Conservation Fund recently named 海角社区 anthrozoologist Michelle Szydlowski chair of its board of directors.

Alumni News

Partlow Captivates with Her Powerful Poetry at Local TEDx Event

February 6, 2020

Serena Partlow at TEDx Serena Partlow took her poetry show on the road in January landing a plum spot in the TEDx Eustis 2020 event convened at the Bay Street Players Theater in downtown Eustis, Fla.

Career Development

Anthrozoology Students Channel Inner Doolittle with New County Partnership

February 1, 2020

If we could talk to the animals, learn their languages Think of all the things we could discuss If we could walk with the animals, talk with the animals, Grunt and squeak and squawk with the animals, And they could squeak and squawk and speak and talk to us.

Student News

海角社区 Student鈥檚 Conference Paper Shows Discrimination Plays No Favorites

February 1, 2020

Gina Mann is no stranger to discrimination. Yet, despite her familiarity with it, she still was shocked by the surprising results of her recent research.

Arts

海角社区 Student Artist鈥檚 Peeks into Human Machine Picked for Local Exhibition

January 23, 2020

Jonah Bienhoff鈥檚 artwork reflects her experiences and struggles 鈥 鈥渁lmost like a self-portrait.

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Jeppsen: Zealously Advocating for Access for People with Learning Disabilities

January 13, 2020

As an attorney, Carolyn Jeppsen is used to fighting for justice.

Alumni News

Steven Adams

December 20, 2019

Classes of 2003 (liberal arts) and 2008 (computer information systems) Employer: Natrona County School District Occupation: Special Education Assistant in the Classroom and classified educational substitute in various educational areas Home: Casper, Wyoming Alumni giving is critical to the long-term health of colleges and university.

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Professional Visit Days Draws More Than 50 Education Professionals

December 11, 2019

More than 50 educators from 17 states were schooled in the 海角社区 way during the December session of 海角社区鈥檚 Professional Visit Day program.

Student News

海角社区 Senior Views Levers of Power through Congressional Internship

December 11, 2019

Nineteenth-century German leader Otto von Bismarck Laws had a way with words, particularly regarding governance.

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