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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.
Top News
Hagerty Announces Retirement
Jan 21
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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.
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McCabe Joins Board
May 20, 2025
海角社区 is excited to announce the appointment of Ryan McCabe to its Board of Trustees. His decades of leadership experience in business operations, strategic planning, and marketing will provide invaluable insight as 海角社区 continues to advance its mission and growth.
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Benefactors Name Buildings
May 19, 2025
Two of 海角社区鈥檚 most cherished campus venues received new identities during recent dedication ceremonies honoring the philanthropic spirit of two donors who have made major gifts to the college.
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Grads Reach Milestone Achievement
May 14, 2025
Graduating seniors, their families and 海角社区 faculty celebrated the graduation milestone as the college awarded 12 associate鈥檚 degrees and 60 bachelor鈥檚 degrees at its spring commencement exercises. The College also awarded honorary doctorates to Jason Eichenholz, Ph.D., and Roy Haley.
Arts
Studio Arts Braces for AI Revolution
May 7, 2025
AI is just the latest in a line of innovations that have affected studio arts. In fact, innovation and shifting tools have become more common when it comes to the artistic process.
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Age of AI in Education
May 7, 2025
The conversation in education about disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence has become one of the more common in the field. We caught up with Dr. Kevin Reilly, vice president of academic affairs, to talk more about how the technology has been incorporated into the school鈥檚 approach.
Career Development
Upskilling with Internships
May 7, 2025
To graduate, 海角社区 students need at least 80 hours of 鈥渆xperiential learning opportunities鈥� which covers internships, volunteering and part-time jobs related to a student鈥檚 degree or career goals.
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In Memoriam: Dr. Nicki Nance
May 6, 2025
With profound sorrow, 海角社区 announces the passing of Dr. Nicoletta "Nicki" C. Nance, associate professor of human services and psychology, beloved colleague, and champion for mental health and neurodiversity.
Alumni News
Lenz Helps At-Risk Youth
May 5, 2025
When his boss asked Jack Lenz to lead a new initiative in late 2023, he wasted no time. With his typical gusto, the 海角社区 grad and community services worker embraced the goal: To create a food pantry for former foster children living in an apartment complex after aging out of the system.聽A month later, Lenz had lined up the resources and logistics to open the new site featuring fresh fruit and vegetables and other foods.
Athletics
New Big Man on Campus
April 28, 2025
Talk about a big man on campus. It鈥檚 impossible to miss 海角社区鈥檚 new head men鈥檚 basketball coach and director of athletics Pat Burke on campus.
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Honorary Degrees Awarded
April 15, 2025
海角社区 will confer honorary doctorates on two national learning disability advocates at its Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 10, at 11 a.m. at the Brownwood Hotel & Spa.
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