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
Best Online Library Science Programs
Help schools and communities access information with a bachelor's in library science. Our guide highlights three of the country's top online programs.
June 2, 2026
The Best Urban Colleges in the U.S.
Urban-serving universities offer hundreds of programs to students looking for cultural and social experiences both on and off campus.
May 28, 2026
Best Online Master's in ESL Programs
Discover the benefits of getting an online master's degree in ESL, including potential career paths, salary ranges, and program costs.
May 27, 2026
Best Online Risk Management Programs
Discover where a bachelor's in risk management can take you. Learn about curricula, admission standards, potential career paths, and more.
May 27, 2026
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
