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Darlene Earnest

Editor & Writer
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BA Journalism, Kent State University

Darlene Earnest is a copy editor for BestColleges. She has had an extensive editing career at several news organizations, including The Virginian-Pilot and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She 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.

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College Admissions, Student Diversity, and Campus Culture 50 Years Ago

March 15, 2024
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Virginia Bans Legacy Admissions at Public Colleges, Universities

March 14, 2024
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Race-Based Scholarships by Colleges Considered Unconstitutional in Ohio

March 12, 2024
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Pennsylvania to Offer Student Teachers up to $15,000 Stipends

March 8, 2024
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UC Sees Increase in Applications From Transfer, Historically Excluded Students

March 8, 2024
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