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

Check out other media mentions

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

Gen Z Students Say Abortion, Gun Policy Are Top Election Issues

A new BestColleges survey suggests Gen Z students are planning to vote their values this November, though their trust in politics remains low.

October 26, 2022

Lower Trust Among Women, LGBTQ+ Students Entering Midterms

A new BestColleges survey reveals that women and LGBTQ+ students are less likely to vote in the 2022 midterms and less likely to feel represented in U.S. politics.

October 25, 2022

Students Divided on Affirmative Action but Support College Diversity

A new BestColleges survey shows that while the majority of students support campus diversity, they are split on whether they support affirmative action.

October 19, 2022

Nearly Half of College Students Expect Positive Impacts From Loan Forgiveness

A new BestColleges survey also shows that while the majority of students favor some form of federal student loan forgiveness, less than a quarter believe Biden's plan goes far enough.

October 31, 2022

Inflation and Abortion, Not Student Debt, Are Top Election Issues for College Students

A new BestColleges survey suggests that the economy, inflation, and abortion are the most important midterm election issues for current and prospective college students.

October 18, 2022

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