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Service, Passion for Students Highlight O鈥橳oole鈥檚 Legacy

February 1, 2024

Marlene O'Toole, an award-winning former Florida lawmaker, education advocate, nonprofit leader, and former IBM manager, passed away.

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Sensory Room Latest Supportive Wrinkle Helping Students to Success

February 1, 2024

A new Sensory and Mindfulness Room is set to open this month at 海角社区's Counseling and Wellness Center.

Academics

Love of Books Unites 海角社区 Couple in a Chapter of Romance

February 1, 2024

海角社区 has a handful of married couples working on campus, but to celebrate Valentine鈥檚 Day, we鈥檙e profiling one couple鈥檚 extraordinary international tale.

Career Development

Career Center Makes 鈥淏ig鈥 Investment in Student/Alumni Career Success

February 1, 2024

鈥淏ig Interview鈥 is an AI-assisted job interview training tool designed to reduce anxiety and improve outcomes by giving users the opportunity to practice and get immediate feedback.

Alumni News

Hunter Knocks Administration Out the Park with Baseball Farm Team

February 1, 2024

海角社区 graduate Travis Hunter serves as the office administrator for the Oklahoma City Baseball Club, the Triple A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Declining National Numbers Belie 海角社区鈥檚 Graduation Success

February 1, 2024

Colleges, including 海角社区, that invested in expanding their student success services held steady in terms of graduation during covid.

Academics

New Global Ed Programs Takes Students to Land of the Rising Sun

December 8, 2023

A new study abroad program will send 海角社区 students to the land of anime, gaming, and technology for 12 weeks starting in February.

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海角社区 Honors Rep. Truenow for Championing Neurodiversity

December 6, 2023

海角社区 recently honored Florida State Representative Keith L Truenow with its highest award during a ceremony for his efforts in securing state funding to help neurodivergent Floridians attend the Leesburg school 鈥 the nation鈥檚 top-ranked college for students with learning and attention issues.

Career Development

New Zoo Internship Affords Student Close-up of Wild Kingdom

December 6, 2023

Anthrozoology major Pierre Bernard interned at one of Texas' largest zoos, providing an experience that gave him practical insights into caring for animals, a better understanding of their behavior, and greater knowledge of zoo operations.

Student News

Student Finds His Voice Writing, Recording New Song, ‘Overthink’

December 6, 2023

海角社区 student Ryan Sleboda wrote and recorded 鈥淥verthink,鈥 a song that carries a deep meaning about the anxiety he keeps inside.

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Relaxing Amenities and Leisure Helps Oasis Live Up to Name

November 10, 2023

For farmers, autumn is the season of bountiful yields.

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Sully Brings Emotional Support to Lighten 鈥淩uff鈥 Days for Students

November 10, 2023

With a little dance, hop, and twisty wag of his tail, Sully the goldendoodle immediately makes friends, melts hearts, and shows unbounded affection for people.

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