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Scott Harris

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BA Journalism, University of Maryland, College Park

Scott Harris has worked as a writer and editor for nearly 25 years, including more than 15 years covering healthcare and higher education. As a senior editor with Red Ventures, Scott currently is a contributing editor at BestColleges and edits the "News & Advice" section of NurseJournal.org. He occasionally writes an article because he can't help himself. In his spare time, Scott is a published fiction author and freelance writer. He lives in Frederick, Maryland, about an hour outside of Washington, D.C. He has two daughters and a penchant for making them do environmental volunteer work with him.

Subject areas
Healthcare, nursing, higher education, science, sports

Read Scott's Latest Articles

After Gov. Brian Kemp Pledges $50 Million, University of Georgia Plans New Medical School

January 22, 2024
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Tulane University Establishes Inaugural Nursing Program

January 18, 2024
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Can You Live Comfortably as a Nurse? We Crunched the Latest Numbers

April 2, 2024
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Is a Graduate Nursing Degree Worth It?

April 2, 2024
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3 Defendants Found Guilty of Fraud in Florida’s Palm Beach School of Nursing Fake Diploma Trial

December 21, 2023
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