

Bennett Leckrone
Education
- BS Journalism, Ohio University
Expertise
- Business Education
- Workforce Development
- MBA Programs
- STEM
- Data Journalism
- Regional Public Universities
Bennett Leckrone is a business education reporter for BestColleges. His work focuses on innovation in business education, graduate programs, certificate programs, and workforce development.
Since joining BestColleges in 2022, Leckrone has written forward-looking trend pieces on business education, as well as deep dives on innovative business programs. He also writes resources and guides for business students with a focus on working professionals.
Leckrone holds a bachelor of science in journalism from Ohio University. Before joining BestColleges, Leckrone reported on state politics with the nonprofit news outlet Maryland Matters as a Report for America fellow. He previously interned for The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Columbus Dispatch, Dayton Daily News, PennLive.com, and the Troy Daily News.
Read Bennett Leckrone's Latest Articles

AI Interest Varies by Age of Prospective Business Students: Report
A new GMAC report found that older prospective business students are more interested in AI education than their younger peers.
May 16, 2025
Cheapest Online Business Degree Programs of 2025
We ranked affordable online business degrees based on cost, student outcomes, and other data so you can find the best program for your budget and goals.
May 15, 2025
Best Online MBA in Finance Programs of 2025
We ranked the best online MBA in finance programs based on factors such as affordability and student outcomes.
May 15, 2025
Best Accelerated Online Accounting Degree Programs of 2025
We compiled a list of affordable accounting degrees that take less than four years to finish.
May 13, 2025
Here’s How Harvard Is Helping Online Students and Grads Network In-Person
Harvard Business School Online's annual Connext event gives online students what many say they want: in-person networking.
May 7, 2025