Bennett Leckrone

Contributing Writer

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Education

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.

Read Bennett's Latest Articles

Governors Highlight Career and Technical Education Across the Nation

Career and technical education programs picked up bipartisan support from governors across the country in their annual addresses.

February 28, 2023

Dual Enrollment for High School Students Costs Community Colleges

More high school students are taking college credits as part of dual enrollment programs, but those programs are costly to community colleges. A new paper outlines potential solutions.

February 27, 2023

Illinois Governor: Free Tuition for Some In-State College Students Within Reach

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) proposed a $100 million increase to the Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP), which provides grants to eligible in-state students who demonstrate financial need.

February 24, 2023

Ohio State Receives $110 Million to Boost Software Innovation

The record-setting gift from the Timashev Family Foundation will be used to set up a software innovation center at Ohio State University.

February 21, 2023

CUNY Student-Mentors Boosted High School Grads’ College Enrollment

A CUNY program hires college students to advise graduating high school students, and a recent study showed that program led to increased college enrollment.

February 20, 2023

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