Darlene Earnest

Editor & Writer

Contributors/Darlene Earnest

Education

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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Brown Reinstates SAT/ACT Requirement

Brown will require SAT/ACT scores starting next fall while continuing to promote Early Decision and legacy admissions policies.

March 14, 2024

Morehouse Alum Donates $2.5 Million for Scholarship to Help Juniors, Seniors Graduate

The scholarship will provide juniors and seniors at Morehouse College with access to the financial resources to graduate.

March 7, 2024

North Carolina A&T to Launch Hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

The university will begin accepting applications for the program in fall 2024.

March 7, 2024

Georgia University Launches Second AI Master’s Degree Program in the State

Kennesaw State University is offering a master of science in artificial intelligence program beginning in fall 2024.

March 7, 2024

University of Maryland Pauses Sorority, Fraternity Activities While It Conducts Investigation

The University of Maryland (UMD) is investigating its Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Panhellenic Association (PHA) fraternities and sororities over "allegations of misconduct" and safety concerns. It has canceled all new...

March 7, 2024

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