Brenna Swanston

Contributing Editor

Contributors/Brenna Swanston

Education

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

Prison Education Programs Prove Their Potential

With momentum from the prison-abolition movement and the return of Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated students, college in prison programs are poised for growth.

January 12, 2022

Columbia University Student Worker Union Reaches Deal With College

The university and student workers reached a deal after two years of negotiations and many counter offers.

January 12, 2022

Should College Be Free?

Free college has been a progressive rallying cry for years, but solid plans have failed to materialize and some economists say free college wouldn't benefit those most in need.

March 3, 2023

Voting by the Issues: Where Each Party Stands in 2022

Our voter issues guide contains a breakdown of the most important issues as laid out in the official Democratic and Republican party platforms.

March 3, 2023

Voter Registration Guide by State

BestColleges has compiled the latest voter registration information for each state to help you get out and vote.

March 3, 2023

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