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

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

Florida Tech Developing Artificial Intelligence Degree

The university is also considering offering certificates and microcredentials in artificial intelligence (AI).

March 21, 2024

Supreme Court Denies Request From West Texas A&M Students Attempting to Host Drag Show

The students asked the court to overturn the university's ban on drag shows before their planned performance on March 22.

March 20, 2024

Business School Sets Guinness World Record for Nationalities Represented in a Class

Students from 60 countries attended a Hult International Business School class in the United Kingdom, breaking the world record for nationalities represented.

March 20, 2024

New Mexico Creates Nation’s Largest Trust Fund for Free Tuition

The $959 million Higher Education Trust Fund will support the Opportunity Scholarship and Lottery Scholarship to provide free tuition for all eligible New Mexico residents.

March 19, 2024

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