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Scott Harris

Editor & Writer
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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

Pittsburgh, Emory Nursing Schools Team Up to Study Dementia Care

November 13, 2023
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These Universities Offer Free Nursing School

April 17, 2024
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University of Virginia Nursing School Receives $14M to Reduce Student Costs, Ease Nursing Shortage

October 26, 2023
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When Is the Best Time to Take the MCAT Exam?

October 24, 2023
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The University of Connecticut Just Received the Largest Gift In Its History. It Went to the School of Nursing.

October 18, 2023
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