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 Health Sciences Programs
Discover the career possibilities and opportunities available with an online health sciences degree. Learn what you can expect from a program and how to choose the right one for you.
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Best Online Master's in Organizational Management Programs
Learn how an online master's in organizational management can pave the way for a high-paying management career.
June 24, 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.
June 23, 2026
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.
June 17, 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.
June 5, 2026
