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

University of Kansas Business School Receives Anonymous $50M Donation

An anonymous donation of $50 million to the University of Kansas School of Business is the largest in school history.

September 8, 2023

Kent State Becomes ‘Sister University’ to 2 High Schools in Akron, Ohio

Kent State will partner with Akron Public Schools' Firestone Community Learning Center (CLC) and Buchtel CLC to help prepare students for college and careers.

September 7, 2023

BYU-Idaho To Launch 3-Year Bachelor’s Degree Program

A new program at Brigham Young University-Idaho and Ensign College will let students earn an online bachelor's degree in three years by eliminating elective credits.

September 6, 2023

Black Ohio College Students Face Discrimination on Campus: Report

More than half of Black Ohio college students surveyed said they were discriminated against during college because of their race.

September 5, 2023

Indiana Kicks Off Direct College Admissions Program

Students at over 300 Indiana high schools can be pre-admitted to 38 participating colleges based on their GPA and/or SAT scores starting this school year.

August 31, 2023

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