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Jan 21

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Psych Professor Gives Tips on How to Close the Curtain on 鈥淪hort-Attention Span Theater鈥

June 7, 2016

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Alumni News

2016 Alumni Reunion Video

June 7, 2016

Relive the magic of 海角社区 Alumni Reunion 2016, even if you weren't able to attend the event, in this video presentation.

In The Media

海角社区 Psychologist Examines Controversial Practice used for Judging Sex Crimes Perpetrators

June 7, 2016

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Faculty

海角社区 Psychologist Discusses Value, Limitations of Emotional Intelligence in Workplace

May 24, 2016

While emotional intelligence is a valued commodity in the workforce, it will only get you so far.

Faculty

Journal Publishes 海角社区 Essayist鈥檚 Examination of the Beat Generation

May 23, 2016

Google the 鈥淏eat Generation鈥 and names like Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs populate the results.

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海角社区 Professor Unpacks the Psychology Behind Clutter on Public Affairs Radio Show

May 23, 2016

If you’ve watched “Hoarders,” you know the psychological underpinnings that lead some to acquire and never relinquish stuff.

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海角社区 Psychologist: Emotional State Can be a Bear on your Bank Account

May 17, 2016

海角社区 psychologist A.J.

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海角社区 Expert Tells Telemundo Readers to be Mindful of the Benefits of Doodling

May 17, 2016

Michele Patestides counsels readers about the mindfulness benefits of doodling in this slideshow graphic on Telemundo.

海角社区 News

海角社区 Community Appears on CBS-Affiliate鈥檚 Flashpoint Program

May 16, 2016

Justin Warmoth, an anchor on Orlando’s CBS affiliate, WKMG-Channel 6, interviews President George J.

Faculty

海角社区 Psychotherapist Contributes to Three-Part Newspaper Series on Rape and Addiction

May 16, 2016

Dr. Nicki Nance, an assistant professor of human services and psychology at 海角社区, was quoted as an expert in a three-article package in The Courier (Findlay, OH) examining the nexus of rape and addiction.

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Explore 海角社区鈥檚 Roots Through New Virtual Timeline

May 16, 2016

Interested in learning about the roots of 海角社区 鈥 the first institution of higher learning accredited to award bachelor鈥檚 degrees exclusively to students with learning disabilities, ADHD and other learning differences?

Career Development

海角社区 Spring Career Fair Prepares Students for Global Economy

May 13, 2016

The focus on preparing our students for the global job market begins in earnest from the first day students set foot on campus.

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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