Reece Johnson

Editorial Director

Contributors/Reece Johnson, Editorial Director

Education

MA Columbia University
BA University of Washington

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.

Subject areas

Higher education policy, future of learning, future of work

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82% of College Grads Believe Their Bachelor’s Degree Was a Good Investment - CNBC

Most College Graduates Wish They Majored in Something Different - Bloomberg

Read Reece's Latest Articles

These Colleges Have Divested From Fossil Fuels

These U.S. colleges and universities have either partially or fully committed to divest from fossil fuel companies to combat climate change.

September 19, 2023

When Do College Decisions Come Out?

While college decision timelines depend on a number of variables, most students who apply in the fall can expect college decisions by mid-March to early April.

December 7, 2022

Why the Supreme Court Can’t Fully Prevent Race-Conscious Admissions

Minority students can receive some benefits in selective admissions, though race is never the sole factor guiding decisions.

September 29, 2023

Students for Affirmative Action Rally in Washington, D.C.

Groups of students from UNC-Chapel Hill, Yale, and Harvard join forces at the U.S. Supreme Court for oral arguments in the two cases centered around race-conscious admissions.

October 31, 2022

4 Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Hearing

Supreme Court justices listened to arguments regarding two affirmative action cases involving UNC and Harvard.

October 31, 2022

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