Rebecca Long
Education
- BA English, Allegheny College
- Certificate Copy Editing, Emerson College
Expertise
- DEI
- Copy editing
- Conscious language
Rebecca Long is a copy editor who covers higher education trends and data analysis. She also managed the BestColleges Conscious Language Guide. She joined BestColleges in 2021.
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.
Rebecca is a former copy editor for BestColleges.
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.
April 16, 2026
Health Informatics Careers
Interested in pursuing a job in health informatics? Learn how to start your career, and discover job opportunities and salary potential for roles in this field.
February 23, 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
