Bennett Leckrone

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BS Journalism, Ohio University

Bennett Leckrone is a news writer for BestColleges. Before joining BestColleges, Leckrone reported on state politics with the nonprofit news outlet Maryland Matters as a Report for America fellow. He previously interned for The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Columbus Dispatch, Dayton Daily News, PennLive.com, and the Troy Daily News.

Leckrone holds a bachelor of science in journalism from Ohio University.

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Colorado Legislation Would Expand Scholarships, Boost Free Community College

Bipartisan Colorado bills would provide $1,500 scholarships to students pursuing high-demand fields and fund free community college for key workforce credentials. Gov. Jared Polis announced his support for both bills...

March 27, 2023

Johns Hopkins MBA Program Creates Scholarship for Laid-Off Tech Workers

Johns Hopkins is offering scholarships of up to $30,000 for recently laid-off tech workers to pursue their MBA.

March 24, 2023

Here’s How Community Colleges Innovated to Help Students During Pandemic

From focusing on cybersecurity to creating new cannabis business programs, a recent report by the American Association of Community Colleges highlights how community colleges weathered pandemic enrollment declines.

March 23, 2023

Sweeping Ohio Bill Targets Diversity Efforts, Bans College Labor Strikes

Wide-reaching legislation introduced by Republican state Sen. Jerry C. Cirino would ban labor strikes at colleges, prohibit relationships with Chinese colleges, and prevent schools from requiring diversity training.

March 22, 2023

Social Worker Loan Forgiveness Legislation Reintroduced in Congress

The bipartisan legislation would repay up to $250,000 in student loans for behavioral health workers, like mental health and substance misuse social workers.

March 21, 2023

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