Bennett Leckrone

Contributing Writer

Contributors/Bennett Leckrone

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.

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Vermont College Offers Juniors, Seniors $10K to Take Semester Off

Facing a post-pandemic housing crunch and worries of overcrowding, Middlebury College in Vermont is offering a unique incentive to a limited number of juniors and seniors: Take the semester off...

August 7, 2023

Ohio Community College Gets $2 Million to Help Students With Housing

The city of Columbus, Ohio, is giving $2 million to Columbus State Community College to boost its student housing assistance program.

August 8, 2023

University of Texas System, Coursera Team Up to Launch Microcredential Program

Students, faculty, staff, and even alumni will have access to credentials in high-demand fields as part of a new partnership between the University of Texas System and Coursera.

August 3, 2023

Massachusetts Community College Launches Black Studies Program

Massasoit Community College in Brockton, Massachusetts, will become the first community college in the commonwealth to offer a Black studies major this fall.

August 3, 2023

Emory Launches Graduate Business Degree for Veterans, Active-Duty Military

Emory University's new master in business for veterans degree is designed to boost career prospects with a flexible format.

August 2, 2023

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