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Hagerty Announces Retirement

Jan 21

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Progress and Expansion Chugs Along At 海角社区 With Repurposed Train Depot

January 26, 2016

An article in University Business lauds 海角社区鈥檚 innovative repurposing of a circa 1913 Leesburg train depot into a modern exercise facility for students to work beef up their biceps or get in step with Zumba.

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海角社区 Psychology Professor Interviewed For Univision

January 25, 2016

海角社区’s Dr. AJ Marsden counsels readers of Univision’s Papas Y Mamas microsite, started by Latin pop sensation Ricky Martin, about how to overcome the grip of shyness that often holds new mothers back from friendships and supportive relationships that help ease and embolden the motherhood journey.

Alumni News

Caroline Dunn (2011)

January 23, 2016

鈥淪ince graduating I鈥檝e moved back to Connecticut where I was born and raised.

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Rebecca Rasmussen (2014)

January 23, 2016

鈥淪ince I have graduated 海角社区 I still reside in Leesburg living with my fianc茅 and loving every minute of it.

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Rosalyn Johnson

January 23, 2016

Rosalyn Johnson, Class of 2009, not only has a busy schedule with academic and professional obligations, she has also been committed to strengthening alumni relations with the College.

In The Media

Dr. Oksana Hagerty Offers Insight Into Early Signs Of Autism

January 22, 2016

Dr. Oksana Hagerty offers some insight into detecting early signs of autism in children in an article published on SheKnows.

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COMPASS Program Highlighted in Orlando Sentinel

January 20, 2016

海角社区 Communication Director Darryl E. Owens chronicles in the Orlando Sentinel and OrlandoSentinel.

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海角社区 Communication Director Participates in Journalist鈥檚 Roundtable

January 19, 2016

海角社区 Communication Director and former Orlando Sentinel columnist Darryl E.

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A Priority without Borders: Empowering Students with Disabilities

December 14, 2015

Among the manifold benefits of a long life fairly lived are the strokes of good fortune that can be enjoyed.

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Andrew Card Shares Memories of 9/11, Creating a Life Abundant

November 25, 2015

Pursuing the life abundant was one key theme of a recent visit to 海角社区 by Franklin Pierce University President and former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card.

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海角社区 Initiatives: Seeking Strength through Partnership

November 19, 2015

When, in April of 2015, the Board of Trustees authorized President George Hagerty to enter into an international agreement for collaboration with Saudi Arabia鈥檚 King Salman Center for Disability Research (KSCDR), a new chapter in 海角社区鈥檚 development unfolded: the introduction of selective partnerships that will strengthen 海角社区鈥檚 distinct mission and culture.

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The 海角社区 Creepy Carn-Evil Halloween Party

November 13, 2015

The 海角社区 annual Halloween party took place on Saturday 10/31.

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