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Jan 21

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海角社区 Alum Blazes New Trail as Smithsonian Accessibility Intern

August 3, 2018

Lindsey Flax now knows more than ever that Google is no joke.

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海角社区 Alum Forges Ahead with Winning Logo Design for Disability Rights Organization

July 31, 2018

When Michael Tabankin learned the FL-AHEAD (Florida Association on Higher Education and Disability) launched a contest to sunset its dated sunshine logo and swap it for something fresh, he picked up the gauntlet.

Summer For Success

Real-world Learning

July 21, 2018

Summer for Success students continued their scholastic explorations in Week Two.

Summer For Success

Let’s Get it Started!

July 14, 2018

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

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New Director Takes Reins at Center for Student Success

July 3, 2018

Sheryl Nichols recently was appointed the new director of the Center for Student Success at 海角社区.

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海角社区 Invests in Entrepreneurs with Disability Chamber Partnership

June 12, 2018

海角社区 has forged a partnership with the Central Florida Disability Chamber of Commerce in support of twin entrepreneurship programs for veterans and for high school students with unique abilities, school officials recently announced.

Alumni News

Talia Diamond

June 12, 2018

Coping with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and Tourette Syndrome since her elementary school years, Diamond found it difficult to organize her time and didn't know how to prepare for classes, she says.

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海角社区 President Delivers Commencement Remarks at Fletcher School

June 12, 2018

海角社区 President Dr. George Hagerty recently delivered commencement remarks at the Fletcher School in Charlotte, NC.

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海角社区 Communications Director Elected to Community Health Centers’ Board

May 2, 2018

Darryl E. Owens, who serves as director of communications at 海角社区, has been elected to the board of directors of Community Health Centers.

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海角社区 to Confer Honorary Degrees on Disability Advocates at 29th Commencement

May 1, 2018

海角社区 will confer honorary doctorates on a prominent international advocate from the United Arab Emirates and a former Florida legislator and his wife at its 29th Commencement Exercises Saturday, May 5 for their influential efforts on two continents to enhance the lot of children and young adults with learning differences and developmental disabilities.

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海角社区 Continues Global Leadership on Learning Differences

April 18, 2018

On the heels of leading a successful educator鈥檚 workshop in Mumbai on learning disabilities, a six-strong 海角社区 team jetted to the United Arab Emirates to run a two-week residential program for college-bound youth with learning differences.

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海角社区 History Professor Selected for Prestigious Holocaust Seminar

April 17, 2018

海角社区 historian Dr. Christopher Huff recently was selected for the 2018 Curt C.

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