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.

Read Darlene's Latest Articles

Study: High Schoolers Find Less Value in a College Education

Students find more value in credentials that can prove skills and job-training programs.

March 25, 2024

Boston University Graduate Workers Announce Strike

Over 3,000 graduate workers will go on strike starting March 25 unless they can reach an agreement with the university on fair pay, healthcare, and benefits.

March 22, 2024

UC Regents Delay Vote on Policy That Would Limit Political Opinions on Department Websites

The UC Board of Regents said it will continue to accept feedback and consider the policy that would restrict where academic departments can publish political speech.

March 22, 2024

Alabama Passes Anti-DEI Law: How it Will Affect State Colleges and Universities

The law dismantles diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, prohibits colleges from sponsoring and endorsing DEI events, and requires bathrooms for individuals based on "biological sex."

March 22, 2024

Education Department Requests Colleges and Universities Extend Enrollment Deadlines Due to FAFSA Delays

The department encouraged institutions to allow students additional time to complete their FAFSA forms and make enrollment decisions.

March 22, 2024

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