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
Guide To An Online Business Degree
Check out our guide to an online business degree. Learn about school and career options, as well as what to expect during the application process.
June 9, 2025
Average Pell Grant and 2025 Maximum Amount
The government gives Pell Grants to over 6 million students yearly. But fewer students are receiving these grants every year.
June 6, 2025
Students with Disabilities in Higher Education: Enrollment Data, Outcomes, and Inclusion
Over 20% of undergraduates and 10% of graduate students have a disability. Explore more data in our report.
June 5, 2025
College Mental Health Statistics
Most students say their mental health has worsened in college. Learn how many students experience common mental health conditions.
May 28, 2025
These States Pay Student Teachers
For years, most student teachers didn't get paid. Now, as states face teacher shortages, legislatures are passing bills funding stipends to qualifying student teachers.
May 19, 2025
