Gillian Manning

Contributing Writer

Contributors/Gillian Manning

Education

BA Multimedia Journalism, Florida Atlantic University

Affiliations

Society of Professional Journalists

Gillian Manning serves on a volunteer-basis for the Society of Professional Journalists, assisting with educational and fundraising initiatives. She is a freelance writer with a BA in multimedia journalism from Florida Atlantic University. She’s written for South Florida Gay News, The Palm Beach Post, Debt.com, Consolidated Credit, and others.

Read Gillian's Latest Articles

Illinois Students Lead the Charge in Bringing Mental Health Days to College

Illinois already offers mental health days to K-12 students. Illinois State University Student Government Association members are trying to expand that option to the state's postsecondary institutions.

January 8, 2024

Florida Student Creates Action Fund for Young Advocates

Cameron Driggers sees America's youths fighting for a better future. So he's giving them the funds to do it.

November 16, 2023

Florida To Implement Anti-Trans Bathroom Policy in Private Colleges and Universities

The state continues to be the main U.S. proponent of bathroom laws against transgender and nonbinary individuals.

November 2, 2023

Americans With a Bachelor’s Can Live 8.5 Years Longer Than Those Without One

Differences in education levels correlate with life-changing disparities between those with and without bachelor's degrees.

October 25, 2023

Florida Board of Governors Says It Will Move Forward With Anti-Trans Bathroom Policy for Universities

After a vote, the board publicly announced its intent to apply the “Safety in Private Spaces Act” to Florida's state universities.

October 3, 2023

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