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Hagerty Announces Retirement

Jan 21

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Athletics

Burke Appointed as Athletics Director

March 4, 2025

海角社区 is thrilled to announce the appointment of Pat Burke, a distinguished former NBA player and community leader, as our new men鈥檚 head basketball coach and director of athletics, fitness, and recreation.

Academics

WISE Microcredentialing Event

March 3, 2025

Techtonic, a leading IT managed services provider, offers mobile asset repair, disposition (reverse logistics), and device management services through an integrated workforce of neurodivergent certified technicians. It is a division of Jonathan鈥檚 Landing Foundation, an Orlando-based nonprofit with a vision to build housing for 500 adults with autism and create 5,000 jobs and meaningful work opportunities.

Alumni News

Weaver’s Legacy of Altruism

February 26, 2025

On most Saturdays for the past 11 years, 海角社区 Alum Richard Weaver has been building houses for people in need.

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Business Journal Recognizes Hagerty

February 10, 2025

As president of 海角社区 since 2013, his impact is well-known in educational circles for making 海角社区 the premiere accredited U.S. college dedicated to neurodivergent students with learning disabilities and ADHD. It is also ranked in the top tier of all small colleges in the South, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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Supporting our California Community

January 14, 2025

Our thoughts are with all who have been affected by this disaster, especially our students, alumni, and their loved ones from California.

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Board of Trustees Adds Two

October 28, 2024

海角社区 is excited to announce the appointment of two highly accomplished professionals, Dr. Lynne P. Brown and Dr. Jim Hundrieser, to its Board of Trustees.

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AWODtv.org Wins AAF Award

October 23, 2024

AWODtv.org was recognized with a Silver Angel Award in the American Advertising Federation Fourth District for its redesigned website.

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Global Education

October 2, 2024

With global education back, students have the world in their hands as they explore Tokyo, Japan, and Prato, Italy.

Alumni News

Graff’s Perfect Job

October 2, 2024

海角社区 graduate Dan Graff found his passion working through CAI Neurodiverse Solutions.

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Neurodiverse Learning in High School

October 2, 2024

海角社区 is partnering with Lake County Schools offering Dual Enrollment for neurodivergent high school students.

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海角社区 Excels at Retention

October 2, 2024

海角社区's retention rate continues to soar as students find a home away from home.

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No. 9 Best Regional College

September 24, 2024

海角社区 in top 10 of the Best Regional Colleges by US News.

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