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Brenna Swanston

Contributing Editor
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BS Journalism, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obsipo

Brenna Swanston has worked as a writer, editor, and journalist. Her byline is featured on major publications including USA Today, LIVESTRONG.com, and Chron.com. Brenna's news reporting has earned national and statewide awards, most recently from the Association of Alternative Newsmedia. When she's not clacking away at her keyboard, you can catch Brenna at her yoga studio, on a hike somewhere, or snuggled up at home with her cat Karl.

Brenna is a former copy editor at Red Ventures.

Read Brenna's Latest Articles

Controversies Swirl Around Honorary Degrees

May 11, 2022
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College Honor Codes Evolve to Meet the Times

May 6, 2022
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Employers Drop College Degree Requirements

September 22, 2023
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Is Studying in the U.S. Worth the Cost for International College Students?

April 3, 2023
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Legislation Would Pump $771M Into Community College Workforce Training

September 29, 2023
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