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

This Memphis Community College Is Tackling Tennessee’s Falling College-Going Rates

Southwest Tennessee Community College wants to create a seamless pathway from high school to higher education.

August 16, 2022

Indiana and Purdue Universities Plan to Split IUPUI

The 52-year-old Indiana University—Purdue University Indianapolis will be split into two separate institutions.

August 15, 2022

Community Colleges to Play Key Role in $500M Workforce Initiative

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Good Jobs Challenge includes community colleges in the vast majority of its partnerships.

August 12, 2022

Education Dept. Announces Grants to Boost College Completion at HBCUs, MSIs

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced a $5 million fund to improve college retention and completion rates for students of color.

August 12, 2022

For North Carolina Community Colleges, Lessons From the Great Recession

A North Carolina Department of Commerce report outlines how colleges can prepare for the next economic downturn.

August 11, 2022

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