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Anne Dennon
Anne Dennon is a freelance writer for BestColleges, covering higher education trends, policy, and student issues. She has an MA in English literature and a background in research strategy and service journalism.
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Summer Semester: When Does It Start? And Should You Enroll?
Anne Dennon
June 30, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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To Walk or Not to Walk: The Pros and Cons of Skipping Commencement
Anne Dennon
May 13, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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How Rejection Impacts Students’ Mental Health (Plus 4 Tips on How to Cope)
Anne Dennon
May 6, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
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How to Talk About Mental Health: What to Say to Students Who May Be Struggling
Anne Dennon
April 29, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
News
Social Network BeReal Takes Over College Campuses. Here’s How It Works.
Anne Dennon
April 22, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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3 Things Every Student Should Know About Campus Mental Health Services
Anne Dennon
April 12, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
News
Fulbright Program Fully Opens for 2023-2024, Except for Afghanistan
Anne Dennon
February 23, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
News
Pandemic School Closures Leave Students Unprepared for College
Anne Dennon
February 15, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
News
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Theme Park Offers Free College to Employees
Anne Dennon
February 11, 2022 •
~1 Min Read
Data Studies
62% of Americans Believe Financial Challenges Make College Inaccessible
Anne Dennon
February 1, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
News
Employers Favor Career Training Beyond College, New Survey Finds
Anne Dennon
January 6, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
News
Bill Gates Dropped Out of Harvard. Now, He’s Helping College Students Succeed.
Anne Dennon
January 5, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
News
Student Loan Payments Resume in 2022. Here’s What to Do if You Can’t Pay
Anne Dennon
December 8, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
News
Social Media Changes How College Students View Mental Health
Anne Dennon
November 17, 2021 •
~3 Min Read
News
Jeff Bezos’ College Degree Paid Off Big. Here’s How.
Anne Dennon
October 29, 2021 •
~3 Min Read
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Will Free Community College Be Cut From $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill?
Anne Dennon
October 8, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
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New Voting Laws Threaten Student Political Engagement
Anne Dennon
October 6, 2021 •
~3 Min Read
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Students on School-Issued Devices Are Under Constant Surveillance
Anne Dennon
October 1, 2021 •
~3 Min Read
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As College Gender Gap Widens, Gender Pay Gap Slowly Shrinks
Anne Dennon
September 27, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
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Without Stricter COVID-19 Rules, College Faculty Step Down, Stay Online
Anne Dennon
September 17, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
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Debate Over Campus Mask Mandates Stretches Into Fall Semester
Anne Dennon
September 16, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
News
How Colleges Are Aiding Afghan Refugees — and How They Can Do More
Anne Dennon
September 9, 2021 •
~3 Min Read
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International Students Face Double Vaccine Injections to Attend Elite Colleges
Anne Dennon
August 25, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
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Education Dept. Will Forgive $5.8 Billion in Student Loan Debt for Some Disabled Borrowers
Anne Dennon
August 23, 2021 •
~1 Min Read
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Supreme Court Lets Indiana University Vaccine Mandate Stand
Anne Dennon
August 16, 2021 •
~1 Min Read
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Some Elite Colleges Require Weekly Testing For Vaccinated Students
Anne Dennon
August 13, 2021 •
~1 Min Read
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Education Dept. Expands Pell Grants for Students in Prison
Anne Dennon
August 13, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
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Florida to Survey Students on Viewpoint Diversity at Colleges
Anne Dennon
August 3, 2021 •
~1 Min Read
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As Campuses Reopen, So Does Debate on Campus Sexual Assault
Anne Dennon
July 29, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
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21 Attorneys General Push Back on Biden’s Reinterpretation of Title IX
Anne Dennon
July 29, 2021 •
~1 Min Read
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International Student Applications Rebound at U.S. Colleges
Anne Dennon
June 22, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
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Biden’s 2022 Education Budget Prioritizes STEM, Students of Color
Anne Dennon
June 10, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
College News
CDC Says Fully Vaccinated Campuses Can Go Back to Normal
Anne Dennon
June 8, 2021 •
~1 Min Read
College News
Ohio COVID-19 Vaccine Lottery Offers Full-Ride Scholarships
Anne Dennon
May 21, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
College News
Half of Remote College Students Plan to Stay Online Post-Pandemic
Anne Dennon
May 20, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
College News
American Families Plan Includes Free Community College, Bigger Pell Grants
Anne Dennon
May 17, 2021 •
~3 Min Read
College News
How Biden’s American Rescue Plan Affects College Students
Anne Dennon
May 10, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
Data Studies
1 in 3 Americans Says Soft Skills Are Most Important in Current Job Market
Anne Dennon
May 5, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
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Google Career Certificates Challenge the College Degree
Anne Dennon
April 12, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
Data Studies
Over 9 in 10 College Students Report Mental Health Impacts From COVID-19
Anne Dennon
April 11, 2021 •
~3 Min Read
Data Studies
Despite COVID-19’s Impact on Mental Health, Students Want Colleges to Stay Closed
Anne Dennon
March 31, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
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When Will College Students Get the Coronavirus Vaccine?
Anne Dennon
March 30, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
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Biden Administration to Forgive Defrauded Student Debt
Anne Dennon
March 29, 2021 •
~1 Min Read
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COVID-19 Worsens Food Insecurity Among College Students
Anne Dennon
March 9, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
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Coronavirus Impacts on Students and Online Learning
Anne Dennon
February 12, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
Data Studies
Survey Finds Most Young Americans Want Student Debt Canceled
Anne Dennon
February 10, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
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Columbia Tuition Strikers Demand More Than Discounts
Anne Dennon
February 5, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ Controversial Legacy
Anne Dennon
February 1, 2021 •
~5 Min Read
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College Attendance Among Rural Students Takes a Dive
Anne Dennon
January 29, 2021 •
~3 Min Read
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Impact of COVID-19 Homeschooling on Students, Schools
Anne Dennon
January 15, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
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What Georgia’s Senate Election Results Mean for College Students
Anne Dennon
January 8, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
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International Student Enrollment Drops Sharply Due to COVID-19
Anne Dennon
December 21, 2020 •
~3 Min Read
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HEROES Act Would Extend Student Aid, Loan Suspension
Anne Dennon
December 15, 2020 •
~2 Min Read
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College Students Play Critical Role in Georgia Senate Races
Anne Dennon
December 11, 2020 •
~4 Min Read
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Career Bridge Programs Help College Grads Find the Right Jobs
Anne Dennon
December 9, 2020 •
~6 Min Read
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COVID-19 School Closures Put Students’ Futures at Risk
Anne Dennon
December 4, 2020 •
~4 Min Read
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The Value of Promoting Reproductive Health on College Campuses
Anne Dennon
November 5, 2020 •
~3 Min Read
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How to Find Reliable Sources and Spot Misinformation
Anne Dennon
October 12, 2020 •
~3 Min Read
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College Students Suspended, Fined for Breaking COVID-19 Rules
Anne Dennon
October 2, 2020 •
~2 Min Read
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College Campuses Serve as Labs for COVID-19 Innovations
Anne Dennon
September 21, 2020 •
~3 Min Read
Data Studies
Over 6 in 10 Business Leaders Have Slowed College Hiring Due to COVID-19
Anne Dennon
August 13, 2020 •
~4 Min Read
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Coronavirus Deepens the Digital Divide for College Students
Anne Dennon
May 7, 2020 •
~5 Min Read