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Jan 21

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Alumni Reunion Speaker Shares How He Slays the Giants of Dyslexia, Discouragement

May 12, 2016

John Crossman, president of the real estate management company Crossman & Co.

Faculty

海角社区 Anthrozoologist Sets the Record Straight on the Endangered Species Act 聽

May 11, 2016

Brian Ogle discusses facts about the Endangered Species Act of 1973 in this piece for LiveScience.

In The Media

海角社区 Psychologist Offers Insight on Controversial Chemical-based Treatment for Pedophilia

May 11, 2016

海角社区 psychologist Dr. AJ Marsden weighs in on the debate to treat pedophilia chemically in this piece on .

In The Media

Orlando Sentinel Front-Page Article Showcases 海角社区鈥檚 Significance

May 11, 2016

The May 11 edition of The Orlando Sentinel A-1 story chronicles how students at 海角社区, the first institution of higher learning accredited to award bachelor’s degrees exclusively to students with learning disabilities, ADHD and other learning differences — are finding acceptance — and success.

Career Development

Goodcall Makes a Good Call Quoting 海角社区 Expert on Internships

May 11, 2016

Coordinator of Career Development & Outreach Susan Ward shares sage advice on college internships in this guide from Goodcall, a consumer-focused website where people and information intersect.

Arts

Students Feed Their Minds and Souls with the Doodle Cart

May 3, 2016

The dreaded 鈥渇reshman 15鈥 is the scourge of collegians everywhere.

Student News

Four Seasons Field Trip Helps Students Check Out High-end Hoteling

April 29, 2016

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL 鈥 As they entered the hotel, it didn鈥檛 take students in Simon Vaz鈥檚 Introduction to Business class long to realize they weren鈥檛 in Kansas anymore (and booked at an Econo Lodge).

In The Media

Nance Debunks Depression Myths, Gives Tips in Forbes Article

April 28, 2016

Dr. Nicki Nance pulls the curtain back on depression in this piece on Forbes Magazine’s website.

In The Media

海角社区 Communication Director Column Warns of Perfect Storm Brewing for Learning Disabled Workers in Florida

April 28, 2016

海角社区 Communication Director Darryl E. Owens warns of the coming storm in Florida regarding the marginalization of learning and/or physically disabled workers in the workforce in this column for ContextFlorida.

海角社区 News

海角社区 Appoints New Senior Administrators, Dean of Students

April 27, 2016

As we have shared, the 2016-17 academic year will be one of continued growth and programmatic advancement.

Student News

Performance Club Finale Shows 海角社区鈥檚 Got Talent

April 27, 2016

The time had come. The show must go on.

海角社区 News

海角社区 Hires Greenstein as Student Affairs Dean

April 25, 2016

海角社区 today announced the hiring of Dr. Kerry Greenstein as the College鈥檚 new dean of student affairs.

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