Reece Johnson

Editorial Director

Contributors/Reece Johnson

Education

MS Columbia University
BS University of Washington

Expertise

Higher education policy
Future of learning
Future of work

Reece Johnson is the editorial director for news and data. He writes about the future of work and higher education, student political activism, and expanding educational opportunities. Reece holds a master's degree from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington. His work has been cited by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Forbes, MSNBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, and Brookings.

Media Mentions

Read Reece's Latest Articles

Americans Believe Cost of College Is More Important Than Prestige

A recent BestColleges survey found that a majority of Americans value affordability over prestige in their college choice.

August 9, 2021

13 Barrier-Breaking Women in Higher Education

For centuries, higher education excluded women. These 13 trailblazers forged a path for women everywhere to earn college degrees, not to mention respect.

March 3, 2023

13 Trailblazing Women Who Redefined Medicine

For hundreds of years, women were banned from practicing medicine. Thanks to these brave pioneers, women can now pursue rewarding careers in the medical field.

March 3, 2023

Should Colleges Lower Tuition?

Many colleges offered tuition discounts in response to COVID-19. While discounts and loans don't solve the problem, the trend toward minimizing costs may be reversing as higher ed weathers inflation.

May 6, 2022

Creating Inclusive College Campuses for Black Men

Black male students face unique challenges at predominantly white colleges, including feelings of invisibility, microaggressions, and a dearth of Black faculty.

June 6, 2024

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