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Jan 21

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Academics

Elementary Education and Education Studies Program

September 10, 2025

海角社区 will launch its new Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Education Studies, (non-licensure) in spring 2026.

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“A World of Difference” Returns on WUCF TV

September 10, 2025

海角社区 has once again partnered with PBS member station WUCF TV to launch a new season of its award-winning television series, 鈥淎 World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity.鈥

Academics

Be In College

September 4, 2025

海角社区鈥檚 freshmen class got the 101 on how to succeed in college 鈥 and life 鈥 during the college鈥檚 2025-26 school year opening convocation.

Athletics

Intramural and Fitness Center Groundbreaking

August 28, 2025

海角社区 has broken ground on its new $11 million, 28,000-square-foot Intramural and Fitness Center. The premier facility is designed to enhance student wellness and create inclusive opportunities for recreation, athletics, and community events.

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Food Truck on the Menu

August 21, 2025

海角社区 students will soon have a new option for grabbing a quick bite: a full-time food truck stationed right on campus.

Admissions

海角社区 Approved for Step Up

August 19, 2025

海角社区 has been approved as a state vendor for Florida鈥檚 Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA).

Career Development

CareerTreks Program Opens Doors

August 14, 2025

海角社区 students participating in a new, intensive two-week summer program embarked on field trips to some of Florida鈥檚 largest companies and nonprofits making a difference. It was all part of CareerTreks25, which aims to open students鈥 eyes to different career opportunities and teach them how to get their foot in the door.

Alumni News

Anthrozoology Grad Works as Naturalist

August 13, 2025

Teaching and learning are big deals for Brin Carson. They鈥檙e also key to her job as a naturalist at Wormsloe.

Summer For Success

Summer for Success 2025

August 12, 2025

Self-confidence is just one of the benefits that neurodivergent students gain by attending Summer for Success, the college鈥檚 pioneering summer college immersion experience for high school students with learning and attention issues.

Athletics

Carter Selected for International Tournament

July 17, 2025

Jared Carter, a recent business management graduate, has been selected for the New South Athletic Conference team to play in the prestigious Copa Sul-Americana de Basquete (South American Basketball Cup) Tournament in Brazil.

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Forbes Accessibility 100

June 17, 2025

Recognized nationally as the preeminent institution for educating students who learn differently, 海角社区 now has earned a prestigious spot on Forbes鈥檚 inaugural Accessibility 100 list.

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College Receives Fogg Trust Grant

June 12, 2025

海角社区 recently received a $210,000 grant from The Fogg Charitable Trust to support the renovation and creation of a mixed-use facility and to fund scholarships for disadvantaged students with learning and attention issues.

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