Rebecca Long
Education
- BA English, Allegheny College
- Certificate Copy Editing, Emerson College
Expertise
- DEI
- Copy Editing
- Conscious Language
Rebecca Long is a copy editor currently supporting BestColleges’ reporting on higher education trends and data analysis. She also manages the site’s Conscious Language Guide. She joined BestColleges in 2021.
In addition to her work at BestColleges, Rebecca has over a decade of editorial experience, including writing and editing. As a freelance journalist, her work has been published in The Boston Globe, The Guardian, Slate, Teen Vogue, and others. She has also served as a guest lecturer in copy editing at Wheaton College. She has previously held full-time roles in academic publishing and the educational nonprofit sector.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Allegheny College and a certificate in copy editing from Emerson College.
Read Rebecca Long's Latest Articles
Tracking College Closures and Mergers
Over 80 private nonprofit colleges closed or merged between 2020 and 2025. Find historical data about college closures and a list of closed colleges and mergers.
February 11, 2026
Average Pell Grant and 2026 Maximum Amount
The government gives Pell Grants to over 6 million students yearly. But fewer students are receiving these grants every year.
January 7, 2026
10 Most In-Demand Majors
Discover the most popular and lucrative in-demand college majors, from business and healthcare administration to IT and engineering.
November 7, 2025
Easiest and Flexible Online Master's Degrees
Some master's degree programs can be easier or more manageable for busy working professionals. Find out if one of these is the right fit for you.
September 26, 2025
College Enrollment Trends and Statistics: 2024-2025
While college enrollment has declined in recent years, new students and older learners have contributed to an uptick in enrollment this year.
August 1, 2025
