Bennett Leckrone

Contributing Writer

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Education

BS Journalism, Ohio University

Bennett Leckrone is a news writer for BestColleges. 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.

Leckrone holds a bachelor of science in journalism from Ohio University.

Read Bennett's Latest Articles

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Debuts Fintech Degrees

With financial technology (fintech) careers set for explosive growth, Massachusetts' Worcester Polytechnic Institute is adding the degree programs to its repertoire.

September 15, 2023

Case Western Reserve to Cover Cleveland High School Students’ Full Attendance Costs

Case Western Reserve University is expanding its tuition-free Cleveland Scholars program to pay the full cost of attendance for eligible Cleveland-area high school graduates.

September 14, 2023

Amazon Career Choice Expands to More Schools

Amazon partnered with additional schools for its Career Choice tuition assistance program, which helps employees pay for college degree and certificate programs.

September 13, 2023

West Virginia University Faculty Senate Votes No Confidence in President E. Gordon Gee

The vote of no confidence from West Virginia University's Faculty Senate comes amid proposed sweeping cuts over a budget shortfall.

September 12, 2023

University of Tennessee System Guarantees Admission to Top High School Students

High school students who finish in the top 10% of their graduating class or graduate with a 4.0 GPA or higher will now be guaranteed admission to all University of...

September 12, 2023

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