Jessica Bryant

Senior Data Reporter

Contributors/Jessica Bryant, Senior Data Reporter

Expertise

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.

Subject areas

DEI, student mental health, social media trends, student political activism

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Location, Campus Life, and Abortion Access: Overturning Roe v. Wade Adds Yet Another Concern to Students’ College Search - Insider

More Than a Third of Students Say Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision Affects Their College Decision-Making - Forbes

COVID-19 Is Giving Students Pause in Deciding to Study Abroad - Skift

LGBTQ Students Consider Quitting College at an Alarming Rate. Why Mental Health Help Is Hard to Find - USAToday

Interviews

May 05, 2022

Bloom:

How to Secure Student Loans | Students’ To-Dos After Decision Day

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May 13, 2022

The Paul & Jordana Show:

What Not to Say to College Students Struggling With Mental Health

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Mar 09, 2022

KLRD News:

Financial Tips for New College Students

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Dec 08, 2021

The List:

The Best States for a Career Change

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Read Jessica's Latest Articles

Abortion Access Remains Important to Majority of Currently Enrolled College Students

A new survey from Gallup reveals that most current students want to attend school in a state with greater access to reproductive health services.

May 2, 2023

These States’ Anti-DEI Legislation May Impact Higher Education

There are currently more than 30 bills across the U.S. targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public colleges.

April 24, 2024

‘Cop City’ Activist Barred From Classes at UNC, Students Protest for Their Return

After being arrested for protesting Atlanta's controversial police training facility, law student Jamie Marsicano is banned from attending classes at her institution.

April 24, 2023

Survey Finds Women of Color Represent Just Over a Tenth of College Presidents

The percentage of women presidents at U.S. colleges has increased by 12 percentage points since 2001, but they still only account for about a third of university presidents as of...

April 19, 2023

DEI Language Removed From Florida’s Controversial Higher Education Bill

Language related to "diversity, equity and inclusion" was removed following concerns about the impact the law might have on accreditation of certain courses and programs.

April 18, 2023

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