Jessica Bryant
Expertise- DEI
- Student mental health
- Social media trends
- Student political activism
- National higher education data
- Survey reporting
Education- BA Journalism, Southern Methodist University
Jessica Bryant is a higher education analyst and senior data reporter for BestColleges. She covers higher education trends and data, focusing on issues impacting underserved students. She has a BA in journalism and previously worked with the South Florida Business Journal as a data reporter and researcher.
Read Jessica Bryant's Latest Articles
Where College Students Have Set Up Pro-Palestinian Protest Encampments
Students at more than 100 colleges across the U.S. have set up protest encampments to demand their schools divest from companies supporting Israel.
December 2, 2024
Kamala Harris Will Spend Election Night at Howard University. Here’s What Students Think.
The Harris-Walz campaign is hosting its election night party at Howard University, Kamala Harris' alma mater.
November 5, 2024
More Than 1 in 3 Students Are Involved With Campus Protests This Fall
While nearly half of students (47%) believe protests disrupt learning, many also say they create effective change on and off campus.
Transfer Acceptance Rates at Four-Year Schools
Transfer acceptance rates at four-year colleges can range from less than 1% at Ivy League universities to more than 80% at some public institutions.
Over 3 in 5 College Student Voters Say a Presidential Candidate's Vibe Matters
More than 60% of students also say they are more energized politically now than they were two months ago.
