Darlene Earnest
Education
- BA Journalism, Kent State University
Darlene Earnest is a copy editor for BestColleges, primarily working with the news team. She has had an extensive editing career, working at several news organizations including The Virginian-Pilot, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and WABE — an NPR station serving Atlanta.
Darlene also has completed programs for editors offered by the Dow Jones News Fund and the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education.
Darlene has a BA in journalism from Kent State University.
Read Darlene Earnest's Latest Articles
Is Community College Free? Yes, in These States
Get an associate degree, certificates, or workforce training tuition-free in 34 states.
July 18, 2025
Testing Turnitin's New AI Detector: How Accurate Is It?
Turnitin's new AI detection tool proves impressively accurate in identifying ChatGPT-written copy.
July 8, 2025
Report: What Cybersecurity Students Will Need to Navigate a Chaotic Job Market
In a survey, hiring managers for entry- and junior-level positions say they value experience and certifications over just holding a degree.
June 26, 2025
What Is Study Hall? 'Crash Course' and ASU's Affordable Online Learning Platform
John and Hank Green and Arizona State University are offering for-credit college classes for $25 each. Once you're finished with the class, you can convert it into ASU credit for $400.
June 16, 2025
Reenrolling Students Present Opportunities, Challenges for Online Colleges
Students who stopped out are reenrolling at primarily online institutions at a high rate, but online colleges are graduating these students at the smallest rate of all institutions.
